Weber Permalba Permalba White

There has long been debate over the brightest white in oil painting. Some say that Permalba White is indeed the whitest white, however we are not totally confident of that. It has been rumored this paint contained small amounts of Ultramarine Blue for a cooling effect or perhaps some other undisclosed process or ingredient. This color does include zinc, so that may be relevant to how it is used as well.

This professional oil color 150ml tube of white is formulated from refined linseed oil, safflower oils, and highly concentrated, lightfast pigments. Permalba White is an exclusive blend of titanium and other pigments. Permalba White is acid and alkali resistant, extremely opaque, and will not yellow or discolor. This fine paint tints to true color value with exceptional brilliance and has no tendency to crack due to its buttery consistency that dries to an elastic-like film. Non-toxic. Simply "the ultimate in artists' white oil color.” -quoted from Jerry’s Artarama site“ -Weber

It is unclear whether the Martin/F Weber company is still in business. In May of 2023, the Sanden portrait website mentioned they had gone out of business. However at least at the time of this writing, Permalba white appears to be available.

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