: A signature feature is the small gaps at the apex and vertex of letters with diagonal strokes (like 'A' or 'V'). These prevent ink from pooling at these tight intersections, ensuring crisp shapes even in challenging print environments.
This allows for the "watercolor wash over ink" technique without the fear of ruining the linework. For urban sketchers standing in the rain or architects erasing pencil grids under heavy markers, this reliability is worth the premium price tag. atrament bold