| Brand / Series | Base | Viscosity (cP) | Lightfastness (ASTM) | Typical Use | Price (USD, 12 ml) | |----------------|------|----------------|----------------------|------------|--------------------| | (regular) | Water + glycerol | 45 | 5–6 | General illustration, manga | $12‑$14 | | Kansai Enkō 45 + | Water + glycerol + pigment (C.I. pigments) | 55 | 7–8 | Archival art, museum pieces | $16‑$20 | | Sakura Pigma Ink | Water + dye | 30 | 3–4 | Graphic design, quick sketches | $8‑$10 | | Pilot Iroshizuku | Water + dye (high saturation) | 38 | 4–5 | Luxury pen‑and‑ink work | $15‑$18 | | Winsor & Newton Drawing Ink | Water + glycerol | 48 | 6–7 | Fine art & illustration | $13‑$16 |
Kansai Enkou 45 [upd] Jun 2026
| Brand / Series | Base | Viscosity (cP) | Lightfastness (ASTM) | Typical Use | Price (USD, 12 ml) | |----------------|------|----------------|----------------------|------------|--------------------| | (regular) | Water + glycerol | 45 | 5–6 | General illustration, manga | $12‑$14 | | Kansai Enkō 45 + | Water + glycerol + pigment (C.I. pigments) | 55 | 7–8 | Archival art, museum pieces | $16‑$20 | | Sakura Pigma Ink | Water + dye | 30 | 3–4 | Graphic design, quick sketches | $8‑$10 | | Pilot Iroshizuku | Water + dye (high saturation) | 38 | 4–5 | Luxury pen‑and‑ink work | $15‑$18 | | Winsor & Newton Drawing Ink | Water + glycerol | 48 | 6–7 | Fine art & illustration | $13‑$16 |