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product_id: 10703795
title: "Shang Hai Premium Chinese Calligraphy / Drawing Ink Stick: Tie Zhai Weng"
brand: "shanghai"
price: "R1"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/10703795-shang-hai-premium-chinese-calligraphy-drawing-ink-stick-tie-zhai
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 31g Weight 1990's Vintage Premium Quality Ink Shang Hai Premium Chinese Calligraphy / Drawing Ink Stick: Tie Zhai Weng

**Brand:** shanghai
**Price:** R1
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Ink Your Legacy with Timeless Elegance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shang Hai Premium Chinese Calligraphy / Drawing Ink Stick: Tie Zhai Weng by shanghai
- **How much does it cost?** R1 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/10703795-shang-hai-premium-chinese-calligraphy-drawing-ink-stick-tie-zhai)

## Best For

- shanghai enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shanghai brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich, Deep Black Color:** Experience the luxurious depth of You Yan (oil soot) black #101.
- • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** A nod to the 1990s, this ink stick embodies the essence of traditional Chinese artistry.
- • **Authenticity Guaranteed:** Crafted with 100% genuine materials—no imitations here!
- • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Elevate your artistry with this professional-grade ink stick.
- • **Perfect for All Skill Levels:** Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding artist, this ink stick is your perfect companion.

## Overview

The Shang Hai Premium Chinese Calligraphy / Drawing Ink Stick, Tie Zhai Weng, is a high-quality ink stick weighing 31g, crafted from 100% genuine materials. Perfect for professionals and beginners alike, this vintage 1990s ink offers a rich, deep black color ideal for calligraphy and drawing.

## Description



## Features

- High quality calligraphy / drawing stick - profesionals level of excellence
- Excellent premium Shang Hai Ink stick. Year: 1990's. Weight: 31 g
- Excellent for the professionals. But lucky beginners can have it too!
- Type: You Yan (oil soot) Black #101
- Guaranteed 100% Genuine / Beware of imitations

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Great Ink
  

*by J***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 28, 2014*

Overall, as a student and or as an artist on a budget, I found this stick to be excellent. Some things to be aware of. This stick grinds well and is able to create a fine and dark ink. However, it does take patience and a good amount of time even with small amounts of water. As patience is a huge part of calligraphy and Asian art, this should be a good experience, especially if one is a growing student. Also, the smell is a little stronger than I'm used too, but nothing bad. It has the aroma of old cut grass.Highly recommend!

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    Black color, but...
  

*by L***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 15, 2015*

Though it is black and grinds, it smells like soot. I realize that is where the ink comes from, but I wonder if maybe the glue/soot mixture wasn't mixed with charcoal or ? Typically the oil burned is from castor oil but perhaps they used petroleum? Or maybe these weren't cured right? Or? But I did find out I suppose why you would want to put some sort of perfume into the ink sticks. Unless you want to feel like you just got your ink from the inside of your fireplace, look elsewhere!

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    Good ink
  

*by F***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 29, 2016*

Great inkstick, it grinds very well/smooth, and produces a rich black ink. It's very fragrant and being that it's and oil soot ink it makes a good general purpose calligraphy and painting ink. Would not hesitate to use this ink on my good quality inkstones.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*