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product_id: 280025656
title: "Yasutomo Yasutomo Sumi Ink Stick Artist Quality"
brand: "yasutomo"
price: "R814"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Yasutomo"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/280025656-yasutomo-yasutomo-sumi-ink-stick-artist-quality
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Subtle gray variations Deep black tones Authenticity dot indicator Yasutomo Yasutomo Sumi Ink Stick Artist Quality

**Brand:** yasutomo
**Price:** R814
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Elevate your ink game with authentic artist-grade sumi — because your art deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yasutomo Yasutomo Sumi Ink Stick Artist Quality by yasutomo
- **How much does it cost?** R814 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/280025656-yasutomo-yasutomo-sumi-ink-stick-artist-quality)

## Best For

- yasutomo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Handcrafted Excellence:** Artist-grade ink stick made in Taiwan & Japan for true professionals.
- • **Durability Meets Elegance:** Compact, lightweight design perfect for studio or on-the-go creativity.
- • **Master the Art of Subtlety:** Craft rich blacks and delicate grays with precision.
- • **Certified Authentic Quality:** Spot the signature dot for guaranteed premium ink.
- • **Timeless Traditional Technique:** Grind on a suzuri stone to unlock organic, non-reflective ink tones.

## Overview

The Yasutomo Artist Quality Sumi Ink Stick delivers professional-grade ink with a unique dot marking its authenticity. When ground with water on a suzuri stone, it produces deep blacks and subtle gray tones ideal for Asian ink paintings. Crafted in Taiwan and Japan, this compact, lightweight stick offers a traditional, organic ink experience favored by serious artists seeking nuanced control and premium quality.

## Description

When ground in a suzuri stone with water these ink sticks produce ink that can be used to make deep black tones and subtle variations of gray. They are ideal for creating beautiful Asian ink paintings. The artist grade stick (YOSSB700) is made in Taiwan packaged in a paper box and peggable plastic bag. The professional quality ink stick (YOSSB900) is made in Japan and is packaged in a sturdy, paper box. The dot on the end of the box indicates the higher quality ink. Each stick measures 5/8"w x 3/8"d x 2-3/4"h.

Review: The quality of this ink is very good for the price. I find that using an ink stick is exceedingly difficult to me, so I tried a few times and switched to ready-to-use ink. This is absolutely NOT the product’s fault but my own. Anyway , beware that using ink sticky is very hard labor and requires a lot of patience (much more than I am willing to give it just to write a few kanji for practice and fun).
Review: I used to be a comic book inker (I’m still an illustrator but I don’t do comics anymore). Ink is very important to me. I still love India ink but even diluted, you get hard edges in your tones and it can be difficult to manage. There’s something organic about stick sumi ink that gives you subtlety and your denser tones don’t become reflective adding emphasis where you don’t want it. It feels and looks different. A friend of mine that’s an abstract artist has an obsession with high quality materials. He bought a stick of sumi ink for something ridiculous. I think it was over $200. I can verify that using his ink then using this… side by side… there’s no discernible difference. Do I know for sure it’s the best ink money can buy? I don’t. At least I can verify it is high quality enough to meet the standards of someone that paints for over 3,000 hours a year

## Features

- The subtlety of ink is evident in the variety of tones and values it produces.
- The dot on the top of the Sumi stick indicates its quality and authenticity.
- Artist Quality Sumi Ink Stick dimensions: 1 inch x 3.13 inches x 9/16 inches
- Wash, clean and dry after each use to avoid mold growth.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00LG022P4 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,376 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #315 in Drawing Inks |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (38) |
| Date First Available | 10 July 2014 |
| Item Weight | 18 g |
| Item model number | YOSSB700 |
| Item volume | 30 Milliliters |
| Product Dimensions | 6.99 x 1.6 x 0.97 cm; 18.14 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yasutomo
- **Item volume:** 30 Milliliters
- **Manufacturer:** Yasutomo
- **Package information:** stick
- **Paint type:** Pigment

## Images

![Yasutomo Yasutomo Sumi Ink Stick Artist Quality - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wULV5u2iL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***L on 4 May 2025*

The quality of this ink is very good for the price. I find that using an ink stick is exceedingly difficult to me, so I tried a few times and switched to ready-to-use ink. This is absolutely NOT the product’s fault but my own. Anyway , beware that using ink sticky is very hard labor and requires a lot of patience (much more than I am willing to give it just to write a few kanji for practice and fun).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***S on 20 July 2023*

I used to be a comic book inker (I’m still an illustrator but I don’t do comics anymore). Ink is very important to me. I still love India ink but even diluted, you get hard edges in your tones and it can be difficult to manage. There’s something organic about stick sumi ink that gives you subtlety and your denser tones don’t become reflective adding emphasis where you don’t want it. It feels and looks different. A friend of mine that’s an abstract artist has an obsession with high quality materials. He bought a stick of sumi ink for something ridiculous. I think it was over $200. I can verify that using his ink then using this… side by side… there’s no discernible difference. Do I know for sure it’s the best ink money can buy? I don’t. At least I can verify it is high quality enough to meet the standards of someone that paints for over 3,000 hours a year

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***. on 16 October 2024*

I rely on Yasutomo inks and other supplies. With an inkstone, add water gradually, hold the stick upright and grind gently in circles. You can experiment to learn what ink fluidity you like. I recommend counting the water you add by spoonful - so you can re-create your favorite inks, thick or thin.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Yasutomo Yasutomo Sumi Ink Stick Artist Quality
- Yasutomo Natural Suzuri Stone Japanese 5 1/2" x 3"
- Yasutomo Hanshi Paper 9 1/2" x 13" 100 Sheets

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-21*