Higgins Sepia Calligraphy Ink may be used with brushes and dip pens on paper, board and film. This non-waterproof, free-flowing fadeproof ink is dye-based and its medium drying time produces a matte sheen. 2.5 ounce bottle. Made in USA. Higgins' black Eternal and India inks have been widely used around the world since 1880. Today, Higgins offers a wide range of pigment and dye based colors as well as specialty white and black inks.