What is rubber based ink?

Rubber based inks such the Van Son range are made using a rubber based pigment to bond the colour particles as opposed to a traditional acrylic or oil based pigment - this provides a number of advantages, especially when for use within letterpress.

What are the advantages of rubber based inks?

Slow drying ink; unlike other ink types it won’t dry out if left on your press overnight or for extended periods of times - saving time on cleaning the rollers and re-applying. Rubber based inks wont skin/dry out in the tin. Storage life is very good. Colours are deep and vibrant with a wide range of pantone colours available. Fast drying. Rubber based inks dry by absorption which means on uncoated, drier paper stocks the ink dries quickly. Good rub resistance.

Why choose Van Son Inks?

Van Son continues to set the benchmark for consistency and reliability for print and inks. Their rubber based inks are popular because they combine that versatility of a rubber base ink with all the print and drying qualities of an oil based ink.

Offset & Letterpress Inks | Replacement Van Son Inks

Van Son Offset Letterpress Rubber Based Inks

Offset & Letterpress Inks

Rubber based inks from Van Son have been the number one choice for small Offset and Letterpress for many years. However, rubber base is sadly no longer manufactured and has been discontinued by Van Son themselves.

Profoil now offers a replacement for the Rubber Base Ink, which is formulated to replicate the rubber base performance in the small offset and letterpress world.
Not only do these replacement inks provide excellent, clean and vibrant print results, the special formulation allows the ink to stay on the press for days without skinning and drying out, which means less requirement to clean your machine after each use. Secondly, Profoil’s replacement inks offer brilliant consistency in the quality and colours, ensuring a continued high quality finish is delivered to your customers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Offset & Letterpress Inks

What are the advantages of this ink?

Slow drying ink; unlike other ink types, it won’t dry out if left on your press overnight or for extended periods of times – saving time on cleaning the rollers and re-applying ink
It will not skin/dry out in the tin
Colours are deep and vibrant with a wide range of pantone colours available
Fast drying. These inks dry by absorption which means on uncoated, drier paper stocks the ink dries quickly.
Good rub resistance