Winsor & Newton Collection Drawing Ink Set (8) vs Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set 1, 12 bottles

Overall winner: Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set 1, 12 bottles

Key Differences

Winsor & Newton (A) is a more affordable ink set with bright pigments and fast-drying performance but reports mixed flow and some surface staining. Dr. Ph. Martin's (B) is a higher-tier set with vibrant, lightfast and waterproof inks when dry, includes droppers and a mixing palette, though bottles may leak if laid down

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 1, 12 bottles

Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Set 1, 12 bottles

Dr. Ph. Martin's • ★ 3.8/5 • Mid-Range

Set of 12 1.0 oz glass India inks with droppers and mixing palette. Vibrant, lightfast and waterproof when dry. Customers note quick drying and lasting color with some bottle leakage reports

Pros

  • 12 vibrant India inks
  • glass bottles with droppers
  • mixing palette included
  • lightfast and waterproof when dry

Cons

  • bottle leakage reports when laid down
  • mixed reviews on bottle durability
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Head-to-Head

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