110 Special Black is a warm black Copic Marker with a subtle golden undertone. This marker reaches maximum darkness at 4 layers and can be used as a W11 or T11. 110 is only available in Copic Sketch and Classic marker styles.
Every Copic Marker has unique characteristics based on its unique ink formula.
Knowing how a color behaves will help you blend effectively and make art with confidence.
110 Special Black
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A warm black.
Actual Value: Full black at 4 coats.
All Copics are measured on a Neutral Gray value scale. The last number on the cap is supposed to indicate value but we’ve found discrepancies where the actual ink value is different than cap designation.
Cap Accuracy: Yes, but we must point out that both 100 Black and 110 Special black use the same black plastic on the caps.
Buildup: 110 looks great at 4 coats with no oily tones. We did not test further since it would be unusual to layer more.
Shattering: Extreme shattering into a dark gray with yellow and green leakage. Use caution when using any high solvent marker near 110 Special Black because it doesn’t take much to damage this color.
Chromatography testing shows this ink’s behavior when it comes in contact with #0 Colorless Blender (solvent). High shattering colors may leak unexpected color when you make corrections or attempt to blend with any color that has a high solvent to colorant ratio. Shattering is not bad, it’s just something to be aware of.
Staining: Extremely staining.
Lift: It lifts a little bit. In our tests, 110 lifted more than 100 but both are stubborn and will never erase.
See staining swatch. Sample was given 6 stripes of #0 Colorless Blender, drying between each stripe. Results indicate how much lifting you can expect.
Lightfast: Minimal fading was detected, perhaps about 5% but we would expect to see a lot more fade with extrended testing time.
Samples were swatched on X-Press It Blending Card. 1 layer of ink was exposed to windowsill sunlight for 21 days. Approximately 10 hours of sun per day based on weather conditions. Note: we do not recommend displaying original Copic art under these conditions.
Natural Ink Family: 110 feels like an extension of the T family. Can be used as a W11 or T11.
Family Members: Toner Grays
We include this information because many Copic users never think deeper than the letter groupings (R, BV, G, etc.). Every ink has its own temperature variations and underlying flavors. Understanding what an ink looks like in its different dilutions helps when creating your own blending combinations.
Complement: N/A
Underpaint: N/A
Pushing Pencil: N/A
VanillaArts.com (our sister site) teaches a Push & Pull technique for dimensional coloring. This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Vanilla Arts Classes using 110:
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using 110:
We continue to create new content and stamps and we will update here as more become available.
Visit the Vanilla Stamp Shop our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.
Color palettes and swatches using 110:
We are building our palette and swatch collection a little more each week and will update here as more become available.
Visit the color resource page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic palettes and swatches.
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