bleeding ink
Writing that feathers
Bleeding ink describes ink that spreads beyond its intended lines, seeping into surrounding paper fibers and creating fuzzy or blurred edges.
This happens when paper is too absorbent or ink too wet.
The phrase extends to printed materials where colors run together: The cheap flyer had bleeding ink that made the text hard to read.
In tattoo culture, bleeding ink refers to designs that have lost sharpness over time as pigment migrates under the skin.
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
- blotMark left by spillage
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- featherBird's body covering
- spreadTo distribute widely
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