Staedtler pigment brush pen 371

Cardboard box containing 24 pigment brush pen in assorted colours

What exactly is Multi Ink?

At STAEDTLER, we have thought about how we can revolutionise the ink world and have developed an ink that combines the advantages of several ink systems.

Our Multi Ink ink is based on premium pigments, which means that even after years of UV exposure, it still achieves extreme lightfastness and exceptional colour brilliance. Does your current pens' ink smear when painting over it? With Multi Ink, this is a thing of the past! What’s more, the water-resistant and fast-drying ink won't ghost or bleed through paper. Multi Ink can be used on almost any surface (e.g. artistic paper, photo paper, canvas, cardboard, wood, and much more). Transform your artwork into vibrant and enduring masterpieces. Get MULTI-creative!

No bleeding through or bleeding of ink
The Multi Ink does not bleed through the paper. This applies even to thin paper types, making our pigment arts pens perfect for projects where the back of the paper is also used, such as bullet journalling or sketchbooks.

Permanent, waterproof and quick drying
Thanks to the permanent and waterproof Multi Ink, water droplets can't harm the illustrations, so even combinations with watercolours are possible. The ink also impresses with fast drying on many surfaces. Multi Ink is also smudge-proof on most surfaces.

Can be used on many surfaces
Multi Ink can be used on almost all surface types such as artist papers (e.g. watercolour paper, layout paper, marker paper, ...), canvas, photo paper, cardboard, wood and more. In addition, the ink impresses with colour fidelity on a wide range of materials, making it the perfect choice for mixed media applications.

Discover the creative possibilities of Multi Ink

Intensify colours by layering
Colours can be intensified by painting over several times. This can increase colour saturation and density and create colour gradients.

Mix new colours
Interesting new shades can be created by layering two or more different colours.

Create colour gradients
It is possible to create colour gradients with one or more colours while the ink is still wet on the paper. Use one lighter and one darker colour next to each other and then move the lighter colour over where you want the colours to blend.

Tip-to-tip blending
This technique is suitable for small areas where there is not enough space to create a gradient or colour mix with other techniques. Use a light colour as a brush and carefully add a slightly darker colour to the tip.

Create smudge-free outlines and contours
Easily achieve wipe-free contours once the ink has dried, the outlines can be painted over. This feature offers a wide range of possibilities. For example, first draw contours and objects with our pigment arts pens and then add a little background colour with watercolours.