Our top recommendation is this traditionally shaped inkstone in white porcelain. Unlike standard black ink stones, you can clearly see the color you're making.

This smaller stone has a flat, round bottom, without the slanted basin most inkstones have. It's great for saving a bit of desk space, especially if you're using multiple stones.

This classic black inkstone is larger and heavier than the others, so it's good for making larger volumes of ink.

Our best soft brushes for watercolor and ink. Made with an advanced fiber that absorbs more and wears better over time.

$6.95+

Looking for an inexpensive, dependable ink brush set? Try this three-pack of Pentel Neo-Sable, designed for sumi ink.

This unique metal dip pen is one of our most popular items in 2022. It's a completely new kind of nib that works perfectly with Saiboku. (Nib holder sold separately.)

$3.89+

This gorgeous cherry penholder works with all dip pen nibs, including Kakimori's groundbreaking metal nibs.

This traditional sumi ink accessory holds clean water (or wash water for your brush), plus your prepared colors in the palette lid.

If you're making multiple Saiboku colors into liquid ink, a small, multi-well palette is a great place to put them.

A water dropper is the perfect tool for wetting your inkstone before you mix a color. You can also use it for dilution after your initial grind.

This traditional sumi ink accessory holds clean water (or wash water for your brush), plus your prepared colors in the palette lid.

If you're making multiple Saiboku colors into liquid ink, a small, multi-well palette is a great place to put them.

This glass beaker is our preferred water cup when working with inks and paints. It's easy to fill, clean, and pour, and it's made from lab-grade borosilicate glass.

These simple transfer pipettes are ideal for moving ink from your stone to a palette.

For getting ink off your hands and brushes, we love this pleasantly minty artist soap.

This 7" x 10", rough-textured watercolor block offers complexity and depth for each brushstroke, plus great water handling. And it's priced much lower than similar blocks.

For sharp lines and clean shapes, try this 100% cotton paper with a smooth surface. Sized 9.5" x 12.5", it has plenty of working space.

If you're a highly prolific sketcher, how about a gigantic pad of mixed media paper from Italy? This one has 150 pages!

If you prefer to work in a journal, or if you need a hard back for working away from your studio, try this watercolor book from Canson.

These postcards are great for sending your Saiboku Aya art through the mail. Use a standard postcard stamp.

This 100% cotton block from Winsor & Newton handles ink gracefully and dries flat. It comes with 20 sheets, more than the industry standard for a professional block.