inkthandel
An inkthandel, in its broadest sense, refers to the trade or commerce of ink. This encompasses a wide range of activities, from the sourcing of raw materials for ink production to the manufacturing and distribution of finished ink products. Historically, ink production was a specialized craft, with different cultures developing unique formulas and applications for their inks. The rise of printing presses significantly increased the demand for ink, leading to more industrialized production methods.
Modern inkthandel involves various types of ink, including those for printing (offset, digital, flexographic), writing (fountain