retacolor is a leading dry media manufacturer based in Austria where all its products have been manufactured for decades. Cretacolor?s products are internationally recognised as being of very high quality. Cretacolor Calligraphy Inks are traditional, deep black China ink specifically designed for calligraphy using a brush or dip pens. It is lightfast and waterproof, drying to a slightly shiny, permanently brilliant finish. Features a traditional style glass bottle with wide, screw top opening.