---
product_id: 48380069
title: "Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb)"
brand: "dr. ph. martin's"
price: "R563"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Dr. Ph. Martin's"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48380069-black-star-india-ink-1-0-oz-black-hi-carb
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Archival, ultra-dense high carbon black 1.0 oz precision dropper bottle Proudly made in the USA Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb)

**Brand:** dr. ph. martin's
**Price:** R563
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Ink your legacy with the black star of artistic precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb) by dr. ph. martin's
- **How much does it cost?** R563 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/48380069-black-star-india-ink-1-0-oz-black-hi-carb)

## Best For

- dr. ph. martin's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr. ph. martin's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crafted in the USA:** Support quality and craftsmanship with ink made domestically for consistent excellence.
- • **Unmatched Depth & Density:** Experience the richest, jet-black finish that stays vibrant under layers of watercolor and washes.
- • **Versatile for Professionals:** Ideal for calligraphy, technical pens, and acetate surfaces where line integrity is non-negotiable.
- • **Archival Quality for Longevity:** Lightfast and waterproof, your artwork remains pristine and fade-resistant for decades.
- • **Precision Control with Dropper:** Effortlessly master fine lines and technical details with the included glass dropper bottle.

## Overview

Dr. Ph. Martin's Black Star Hi-Carb India Ink delivers a dense, archival black pigment in a 1.0 oz glass dropper bottle. Engineered for technical and calligraphy pens, it offers waterproof, lightfast performance that resists fading and maintains line integrity on acetate and other surfaces. Made in the USA, this premium ink is favored by professionals seeking unmatched depth and precision in their artwork.

## Description

Black Star Hi-Carb India Ink in a 1.0 oz glass bottle with dropper

Review: O' my love is like a black star ink... - Slightly on the pricey side - let's not pretend it's not - BUT worth every penny, cent or soul of the child you traded to get it. This is hands down the best drawing ink I have tried to date. I was a big fan of another india ink and I used to buy that in bulk - it's rather cheap here in England - but recently I decided to branch out and try this one. Wow! I'm not going back. Very black. Waterproof. Can take a beating with successive layers of watercolour and remain vibrant and black like my soul and my coffee. I want to try and use it in a fountain pen next as to date I have only tried crow quill and brush. Wish me luck.
Review: Best ink by far ... - This is the best ink I've used - by a country mile. The ink draws really well and sits in the pen at a good volume without blobbing. The black itself is a very dense black and covers well when applied by brush. When covering larger areas it has a slight silky sheen but goes on very evenly and still retains the density of the black. LOVE IT...

## Features

- Black Star Hi-Carb India Ink in a 1.0 oz glass bottle with dropper
- Provides a lightfast, archival, dense high carbon black finish
- Works best on acetate or where density and line integrity are most important
- Ideal for technical and calligraphy dip pens
- Made in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0026HXHAA |
| Best Sellers Rank | 188,976 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 201 in Bottled Ink |
| Brand | Dr. Ph. Martin's |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (256) |
| Date First Available | 17 Feb. 2011 |
| Ink Colour | Black |
| Item Weight | 68 g |
| Manufacturer | Salis International, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STAR10OZCARB |
| Model Number | STAR10OZCARB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.06 x 4.06 x 8.13 cm; 68.04 g |
| Size | 30 ml |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Dr. Ph. Martin's
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00090385458015
- **Item volume:** 30 Millilitres
- **Package information:** Bottle
- **Paint type:** Pigment

## Images

![Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QAgiHgqSL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ O' my love is like a black star ink...
*by P***N on 21 November 2018*

Slightly on the pricey side - let's not pretend it's not - BUT worth every penny, cent or soul of the child you traded to get it. This is hands down the best drawing ink I have tried to date. I was a big fan of another india ink and I used to buy that in bulk - it's rather cheap here in England - but recently I decided to branch out and try this one. Wow! I'm not going back. Very black. Waterproof. Can take a beating with successive layers of watercolour and remain vibrant and black like my soul and my coffee. I want to try and use it in a fountain pen next as to date I have only tried crow quill and brush. Wish me luck.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best ink by far ...
*by S***Y on 5 November 2020*

This is the best ink I've used - by a country mile. The ink draws really well and sits in the pen at a good volume without blobbing. The black itself is a very dense black and covers well when applied by brush. When covering larger areas it has a slight silky sheen but goes on very evenly and still retains the density of the black. LOVE IT...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value, good product
*by D***M on 6 November 2018*

Worth it, would recommend to anyone using for stick and poke as it is a non toxic ink.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Dr. Ph. Martin's Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb)
- Dr. Ph. Martin's Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Matte)

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-19*