Opaque White Ink for Letterpress & Printmaking

Opaque White Ink is a studio staple for printers who need stronger coverage, improved contrast, and better ink holdout on colored or darker papers—while still respecting the influence of the stock beneath. Formulated for letterpress and fine art printmaking, this ink delivers dependable results in real-world printing conditions.

• High opacity to increase contrast on tinted, kraft, or textured stocks, while still allowing the paper color and surface to remain part of the final printed result.

• Smooth, even laydown that supports crisp type, fine detail, and consistent solids without filling or distortion.

• Stays open on press and tools to reduce skinning and downtime, while drying hard on the sheet for clean handling and durable results.

• Reliable press performance with a balanced body and predictable behavior across both short and long runs.

Opaque White can be used as a standalone ink to achieve bright white impressions relative to the paper color, or blended with other inks to improve coverage, smooth laydown, and create controlled pastel shades. While it provides significantly more coverage than transparent or mixing whites, the underlying stock will always influence the final appearance— a natural and expected part of professional printmaking.

Ideal for text, fine linework, and solid fields, this ink enhances print quality without overpromising complete isolation from the paper beneath, delivering clean, professional results printers can rely on.

Note: Paper color and surface will influence the final printed appearance, even when using opaque white inks.