Are these of a professional quality as far as lightfastness and pigment quality?

According to the write-up on the underneath of the lid of the box where these water colours reside (the only bit I could understand as the rest is written in Japanese), they conform to ASTM D 4236 so, yes, they ought to be lightfast. The pigment is lovely, really vibrant and gorgeous. The pans of colour are also huge, no doubt due to Asian brushes usually being bigger and thicker, like the Calligraphy ones for example, than Western ones, so you get a lot for the money you're paying for these.Please refer to this link for confirmation: https://www.amazon.com/Kuretake-MC2036V-Gansai-Tambi-Color/dp/B00KERVO72?SubscriptionId=12NVBQD5T6H4YCPVYZ82&tag=typeright-ae-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00KERVO72

Will these paints show up on black paper?

yes and no, it does with a thick layer of the paint

Can these paints be used as gouache, rather than watercolour?

A watercolourist may find them to be "opaque" but someone who works with gouache will find them very transparent. Gansai is not truly like either watercolour or gouache in the Western sense, and is pigments in a glue binder (which varies by colour and by brand) used as a convenient stand in for hand grinding pigments and mixing with glue in Japanese Nihonga, like a practice paint I suppose.

Please how long does it take to arrive from Japan to UK? Thank you

Thank you for your question. It is a little different from the setting of Amazon, but it is as follows.After receiving the order...Expedited delivery ; from 6 days to 10 daysStandard delivery ; from 2 weeks to 3 weeks(if it passes through customs smoothly )

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🎨 Elevate your art game with Japan’s iconic watercolor mastery!

NON TOXIC SAFE - Create with confidence using water-based pigments that are safe for you and the environment.
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The Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolour Paint Set offers 36 vibrant, opaque colors crafted with traditional Japanese techniques. Featuring large pans for versatile brush use and a smooth finish with a slight sheen, this non-toxic, water-based pigment set is perfect for professional artists seeking rich, blendable colors. Packaged elegantly with a nod to Art Nouveau, it’s both a creative essential and a sophisticated gift.

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Manufacturer	Kuretake
Part Number	MC20/36V
Product Dimensions	20.07 x 32.51 x 1.78 cm; 481 g
Item model number	MC20/36V
Size	1 count (Pack of 1)
Colour	36 colours
Finish	Adjustable
Material	Watercolour Paint
Item Package Quantity	1
Number of Pieces	1
Tool tip description	36 colours
Coverage	Adjustable
Special Features	Water-based pigment
Included Components	Palette
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	481 g

KuretakeGANSAI TAMBI Watercolour Paint Set 36 Colours, Professional-quality art supplies for artists, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan

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