Comparison - J. Herbin 1670 Bleu Ocean : Montblanc Royal Blue

[Sandy1]

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Please note: Some viewers may notice a difference in the base tint of the same paper in each Figure. Under most circumstances such a thing would likely go unnoticed; and I assure you that it is normal. I may have a touch of OCD, but I draw the line at sorting the sheets in reams / pads of paper according to tint: its paper - not pearls.

 

Figure 1.

Swabs. (Flaky as ever.)

Paper: HPJ1124.

Left side is Herbin Bleu Ocean.

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WRITTEN SAMPLES - Moby Dick

Ruling: 8mm.

 

Figure 2.

Original is 215x271mm.

Paper: HPJ1124.

Left side is Herbin Bleu Ocean.

 

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Figure 3.

Original is 215x271mm.

Paper: Rhodia.

Left side is Herbin Bleu Ocean.

 

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Figure 4.

Original is 60x30mm.

Paper: HPJ1124.

Pen: 330.

Left side is Herbin Bleu Ocean.

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Figure 5.

Original is 60x30mm.

Paper: Rhodia.

Pen: NNPS.

Left side is Herbin Bleu Ocean.

 

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OBSERVATIONS & COMMENTS:

 

It is still early days for Herbin Bleu Ocean, so unlike MB Royal Blue, we are unable to get an overall impression based on years of use by a multitude of people deploying a plethora of pens & papers.

 

Consequently, I let the inky work stand on its own, without addressing intangibles, and await the kind replies from other Members to drive this Topic.

 

Bye,

S1

 

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NUTS BOLTS & BOILERPLATE

 

My prior Reviews of each ink:

> Please note that different imaging methods were used.

• J. Herbin 1670 Bleu Ocean, LINK
• Montblanc Royal Blue, LINK

Pens

• Pelikan M200 + g-p steel EF nib.
• Sheaffer 330 + steel M nib.
• Non-Nudist Pink Safari + goosed 1.1 steel nib.

Papers

• HPJ1124: Hewlett-Packard laser copy/print, 24lb.
• Rhodia: satin finish vellum, 80gsm.

Imaging

• An Epson V600 scanner was used with the bundled Epson s/w at factory default settings to produce low-loss jpg files.
• Figures 1, 2 & 3 were scanned at 200 dpi & 24 bit colour.
• Figures 4 & 5 were scanned at 300 dpi & 24 bit colour.
• No post-capture manipulation of scanner output was done, other than dumb-down by Epson, Photobouquet & IP.Board s/w.

Densitometer Readings

 

Fine Print

The accuracy and relevance of this Comparison depends in great part upon consistency and reliability of matériel used.

Ink does not require labelling/notice to indicate (changes in) formulation, non-hazardous ingredients, batch ID, date of manufacture, etc.

As always YMMV, due to differences in materials, manner of working, environment, etc.

Also, I entrust readers to separate opinion from fact; to evaluate inferences and conclusions as to their merit; and to be amused by whatever tickles your fancy.

 

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Tags: Fountain Pen Ink Review Comparison Sandy1 J. Herbin Bleu Ocean Montblanc Royal Blue

Edited September 26, 2012 by Sandy1

[geoduc]

Thanks, S1.

 

You just saved me some money - I'm perfectly happy with MB Royal Blue and the colors are close enough that I don't see a need (not that that ever stopped me before) to add Bleu Ocean to the ink collection. Much appreciated.

[The Good Captain]

A great review as ever. I just wondered if you had looked at their comparison with R&K Konigsblau at all? On second thoughts, that could be a little paler.

[Chrissy]

Thank you for the comparison.

 

I'm perfectly happy with my Montblanc Royal Blue too.

[Sandy1]

Thanks, S1.

 

You just saved me some money - I'm perfectly happy with MB Royal Blue and the colors are close enough that I don't see a need (not that that ever stopped me before) to add Bleu Ocean to the ink collection. Much appreciated.

 

Hi,

 

As ever, I'm glad when my efforts help avoid a potentially unrewarding purchase.

 

As HBlO is a newcomer, I imagine that it has characteristics that will be revealed over time - such is the nature of hair-splitting amongst the Blue inks. That is especially true with HBlO, as it does not explore new territory, as was done with Herbin's own Rouge Hématite and Noodler's Baystate Blue.

 

Bye,

S1

[Sandy1]

A great review as ever. I just wondered if you had looked at their comparison with R&K Konigsblau at all? On second thoughts, that could be a little paler.

Hi,

 

Thanks for the compliment!

 

Similarity of R&K Konigsblau to HBlO or MBRBl did not spring to mind, but I do not use R&KKbl so often.

 

As time & tides permit, I'll do a swab comparison of HBlO to R&KKbl.

Bye,

S1

 

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Later that evening . . .

 

Left: HBlO. Right: R&K Konigsblau.

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Edited September 27, 2012 by Sandy1

[Sandy1]

Thank you for the comparison.

 

I'm perfectly happy with my Montblanc Royal Blue too.

Hi,

 

You're welcome!

 

I'm always impressed with MBRBl. To me it is one ink that is 'under the radar' - another exceptional ink that has been around so long it is often taken for granted or overlooked in the never-ending quest for something new. And in the case of HBlO, perhaps the quest for something new has returned to a classic ink, rather like circumnavigation.

 

Bye,

S1