Winsor & Newton Collection Drawing Ink Set (8) vs Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set (12 x 0.5 oz)

Overall winner: Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set (12 x 0.5 oz)

Key Differences

Winsor & Newton (A) offers an 8-color drawing ink set at a more affordable listed price and is praised for bright pigment and fast drying, but has mixed flow and some staining risk. Dr. Ph. Martin's (B) provides a 12-color Bombay set noted for vibrant, lightfast, permanent pigments and includes a mixing palette, though some users report bottle leakage

Winsor & Newton Collection Drawing Ink Set (8)

Winsor & Newton Collection Drawing Ink Set (8)

Winsor & Newton • ★ 4.1/5 • Budget

A collection of soluble-dye drawing inks in a shellac solution for strong color and quick-drying results. Includes Canary Yellow, Orange, and Carmine; suitable for dip pen drawing and color layering. Customers report vibrant pigments and good value, with mixed flow feedback

Pros

  • vibrant color quality
  • quick-drying ink
  • includes multiple colors
  • good value for money

Cons

  • mixed feedback on ink flow
  • potential for surface staining
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Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set (12 x 0.5 oz)

Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set (12 x 0.5 oz)

Dr. Ph. Martin's • ★ 3.9/5 • Budget

Ink set with 12 vibrant India inks in 0.5 oz bottles, designed for waterproof, lightfast results when dry. Customers note strong pigment quality and value for money, with easy use on watercolor paper

Pros

  • vibrant pigment quality
  • lightfast and waterproof when dry
  • easy to use with brush or crow quill
  • value for money

Cons

  • bottle leakage reported
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Head-to-Head

CriteriaWinner
Price Winsor & Newton
Durability Dr. Ph. Martin's
Versatility Dr. Ph. Martin's
User Reviews Tie