Fade-Proof Pigment Inks for Drawing, Calligraphy, and Mixed Media

Higgins Drawing Inks have been a trusted tool for artists and illustrators since the 1880s, delivering fade-proof, waterproof, and permanent results with every stroke. These American-made inks feature a highly fluid formula that combines micro-pulverized pigments for rich, translucent color. Whether you're working on sketches, illustrations, or calligraphy, Higgins inks provide consistent flow and long-lasting brilliance across your projects.

Compatible with dip pens, brushes, and airbrushes, these pigment-based inks offer excellent adhesion to most surfaces and can be diluted with distilled water to create subtle washes and custom tones. Ideal for paper, board, and other absorbent surfaces, they are both versatile and easy to clean—just rinse tools with tap water immediately after use or use Higgins Pen Cleaner for dried ink. With their archival quality and smooth handling, these inks are a staple for any mixed-media artist.

Key Features

• Pigment-based, waterproof, fade-proof, and permanent
• Highly fluid, intermixable, and water-dilutable formula
• Rich, translucent color with excellent surface adhesion
• Works with dip pens, brushes, and airbrushes
• AP non-toxic and made in the USA

Perfect For

• Sketching, drawing, and inking illustrations
• Calligraphy and hand-lettering
• Mixed media techniques and layered applications
• Creating washes and diluted effects with water
• Artists seeking archival, professional-grade inks