--- product_id: 670418777 title: "Lefranc Bourgeois Charbonnel Professional Printing Waterwashable Ink, 60ml (2-oz) Black 55981" brand: "lefranc bourgeois" price: "$88.09" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Lefranc Bourgeois" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/670418777-lefranc-bourgeois-charbonnel-professional-printing-waterwashable-ink-60ml-2-oz store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # compatible with 7 blacks & 17 tints water-washable oil-based emulsion 60ml intense black pigment Lefranc Bourgeois Charbonnel Professional Printing Waterwashable Ink, 60ml (2-oz) Black 55981 **Brand:** lefranc bourgeois **Price:** $88.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖤 Elevate your prints with the ink that legends trust! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lefranc Bourgeois Charbonnel Professional Printing Waterwashable Ink, 60ml (2-oz) Black 55981 by lefranc bourgeois - **How much does it cost?** $88.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/670418777-lefranc-bourgeois-charbonnel-professional-printing-waterwashable-ink-60ml-2-oz) ## Best For - lefranc bourgeois enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lefranc bourgeois brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Cleanup:** Water-washable formula means no harsh solvents—just soap and water for easy cleanup. - • **Eco-Conscious & Safe:** Solvent-free, vegan, and low acidity for a sustainable, skin-friendly studio experience. - • **Artist-Trusted Legacy:** Since 1862, the choice of masters like Picasso and Degas—join the creative elite. - • **Unmatched Pigment Power:** Highly pigmented for rich, deep blacks that make your prints pop. - • **Versatile Printing Mastery:** Perfect for intaglio, engraving, dry-point, mezzotint, etching, aquatint, linocut, and wood prints. ## Overview Lefranc Bourgeois Charbonnel Professional Printing Waterwashable Ink is a 60ml bottle of oil-based, highly pigmented black ink designed for professional printmakers. It offers water-washable cleanup without solvents, supports a wide range of intaglio and relief printing techniques, and boasts a legacy of use by renowned artists since 1862. This vegan, low-acidity ink delivers exceptional lightfastness and consistent drying times, making it a sustainable and reliable choice for exquisite, lasting prints. ## Description Since 1862, Charbonnel has been providing the highest-quality inks and grounds for intaglio and lithography. Used by the most renowned artists of all time: from Renoir, Degas, Lautrec and Picasso to present day masters such as Rauschenberg, Hockney, Diebenkorn and Thiebaud. Charbonnel inks feature pigments chosen for their low acidity and exceptional lightfastness. Solvent free & vegan. Blended with top-quality oils and carefully milled to ensure trouble-free printing, these are the inks of choice for exquisite, lasting works of art. Charbonnel offers a unique and sustainable product with real potential: a performing water-washable ink. Intricate detail and subtle inflections come to life with Charbonnel inks. Review: Definitely one of the world's best inks for linoprinting! It applies very evenly! Review: J’ai l’habitude d’utiliser cette encre et ce bleu est juste à mettre à la poubelle ! Il est sec et pâteux . Inutilisable !!! ## Features - Our Intaglio Inks are oil based, highly pigmented and non-harmful. Matching the quality expected by professional printmakers. - Water Washable Printing Inks soften quickly when blended. When fluid they are easily spread across the grooves of a plate and are very easy to wipe. - Water Washable Printing Inks can be used in all intaglio printing techniques including engraving, dry-point, mezzotint, etching and aquatint. They can also be used with monotype and relief printing techniques such as linocut and wood prints. - Water-washable oil-based emulsion (contains no water). Hands and materials can be washed with soap and water. High pigment concentration comparable to standard inks. - The Water Washable Printing Ink range features 17 unique tints and 7 blacks. All the colours are mixable, extremely lightfast, have the same drying times as standard inks, and will not soften when dry. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09R4LZFN7 | | Brand Name | Lefranc Bourgeois | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (122) | | Ink Color | Black | | Item Type Name | Printing Waterwashable Ink | | Item Weight | 0.18 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Lefranc Bourgeois | | Manufacturer Part Number | 301510 | | Model Number | 301510 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Paint Type | Oil | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Volume | 60 Milliliters | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Lefranc Bourgeois - **Item volume:** 60 Milliliters - **Manufacturer:** Lefranc Bourgeois - **Package information:** Bottle - **Paint type:** Oil ## Images ![Lefranc Bourgeois Charbonnel Professional Printing Waterwashable Ink, 60ml (2-oz) Black 55981 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PChygMohL.jpg) ![Lefranc Bourgeois Charbonnel Professional Printing Waterwashable Ink, 60ml (2-oz) Black 55981 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91si8cq9xBL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by O***A on 22 April 2026* Definitely one of the world's best inks for linoprinting! It applies very evenly! ### ⭐ Review *by L***E on 10 September 2024* J’ai l’habitude d’utiliser cette encre et ce bleu est juste à mettre à la poubelle ! Il est sec et pâteux . Inutilisable !!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***W on 4 February 2026* ottimo prodotto facile da usare anche per i meno esperti di stampa calcografica --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/670418777-lefranc-bourgeois-charbonnel-professional-printing-waterwashable-ink-60ml-2-oz](https://www.desertcart.us/products/670418777-lefranc-bourgeois-charbonnel-professional-printing-waterwashable-ink-60ml-2-oz) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-16*