Take a look in any direction, and you can probably see some
ink, whether it's a poster on your wall depicting your favourite superstars or
a logo printed onto food packaging. If you work in the ink, paint or coating
industries, ink most likely defines your life and livelihood, but some people
have decided to use ink to set some amazing world records.
Here at Centre Colours, we serve the industries mentioned
above with the most advanced ink solutions available, from pigment dispersions
to bespoke blend scheme inks. Even though we're based in Leeds, we've become
the go-to ink provider to many businesses across the UK and further afield to
international markets.
Thanks to our state-of-the-art facilities, we can supply
off-the-shelf solutions or manufacture tailored products to your exact
specifications. However, just because we’re a B2B provider doesn't mean we're
only business-oriented when it comes to ink and the fascinating stories behind
its past, present and future, which is why we've detailed some Guinness World
Records below that couldn't have been set without the use of ink.
The Most Amazing
World Records Related to Ink
In no particular order, here are what we think are some of
the most astonishing world records that wouldn't exist without ink:
· The
World's Most Tattooed Man
Ever wondered how much of the human body could be covered in
tattoos? The answer is 100 percent of it, and we know this because Lucky Rich,
an Australian tattoo enthusiast and all-around daredevil, set the world record
for "most tattooed man" in 2015 after having his entire body covered
in ink.
· Largest
Ballpoint Pen
It may not be the most practical drawing instrument, but the
largest ballpoint pen in the world is 5.5m long, and it was made by the world
record holder, Acharya Makunuri Srinivasa, in 2011. The pen transfers real ink
to paper, but because of its immense size, you'd need a group of at least four
people to use it. Nevertheless, at 37.23kg, this pen currently holds the record
for being the biggest in the world.
· Longest
Lino Print
In 2015, The UK's Anna Wilkinson, with help from Northern
Print, made a lino print that measured 33.51m in length. A team of rugby
players pushed a scrum machine to transfer the ink to the very long sheet of
paper.
· Longest
Drawing by an Individual
Parimalakanth Kumaravijayan, drew a picture that was 660.22m
in length back in 2016 in India, making it the longest drawing in the world.
The drawing's theme was sea life, and the pictures depicted various marine
animals.
Do You Need Ink for a
Commercial Purpose?
While we don't supply the ink required to create the world's
longest lino print or cover a person from head to toe in tattoos, we do provide
graphene inks, bespoke blend scheme inks, barrier inks, and pigment dispersions
to the ink, paint and coating industries. Contact us today on 01977 685 458 to
learn more about our products or place an order, and one of our knowledgeable
professionals, located at Bypass Park Estate, Leeds, LS25 6EP, will be happy to
provide further details.
