Ink is a pretty basic tool required for any stamping project. But if you use an inferior ink it can really affect the overall look if your finished project. There are a lot of choices available to us. What sets Altenew ink apart from others for me is that they have taken the time to carefully formulate colour palettes that work so well together. The colours are truly distinguishable from each other. Altenew has taken the guess work out of deciding what inks to use for layering and monochromatic colour schemes. This also makes selecting your project colours quick and easy. The ink is high quality and lays down beautifully but it really settles in when dry. Gorgeous! I use this ink over almost all the others I own.