Winsor & Newton Drawing Ink has been used by illustrators since its introduction in the 1890s, where the main requirement was brilliance of color. Today they are formulated from a series of soluble dyes in a superior shellac solution. This ink can be applied with a brush, dip pen or airbrush and is widely used by designers, calligraphers and artists as well as illustrators.  Fast-drying and water-resistant, they have excellent adhesion on most surfaces.