J.herbin Anniversary Inks - Problematic?

[CindyK]

So, I've seen the Rouge Hematite with its gold sheen, and read about the Stormy Grey which is soon to be released. My question to those who have more experience with "sheen" inks is if there is reason to be concerned about using them in the "average" fountain pen? Or, put another way, do the gold flakes in the ink present a build-up problem in the feed?

 

Thanks for your input!

[Lyander0012]

I only have the Rouge Hematite ink in question (Bleu Ocean looks nice, but the lack of silver sheen is a sin against inks— I'm partially serious XD), but I've had no problems with long term use; I've had a TWSBI demonstrator pen inked up with RH for a four month stretch and it came away no worse for the wear (it even remained stain-free), though that could be attributed to my constantly using it instead of letting the ink sit idle in the barrel for long stretches of time. I didn't really have any problems. This was the 3rd revision of the ink, though, which featured the return of the gold particles, which were notably absent in v2. Version the first had a lot more gold in it, which probably contributed to a large number of customers' experiencing clogging problems and the like.

 

A note about sheen, by the by: for most inks, whether or not they display sheen is depended upon the dyes used (concentrations, how thick the ink is laid upon a page, etc.). Rouge Hematite is a bit of an outlier as I understand it, as J. Herbin "cheats" a bit by adding those shiny gold particles to encourage sheen. Not sure whether or not there are any other inks that do this apart from the upcoming Gris Orage.

 

 

Cheers!

Kevin

[amberleadavis]

I've used my RH for long periods and never had issues. Of course, you don't want to let any ink dry out in the pen, but the ink behaved for me. Now others report that it is high maintenance.

[CindyK]

Thanks, Kevin.My concern is with the gold particles and whether or not they tend to clog the feeds. I have a nice Pelikan and a

Visconti that I might use the 'particle' inks in - if the inks are not "clogging". Can you tell me more about this Gris Orange?

[CindyK]

Amberlea: what do you mean by "high maintenance"? I usually don't leave any ink in my pens more than 2-3 weeks, is that considered a short length of time, or longer?

[Lyander0012]

Forgot to add a link to this immensely useful thread earlier: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/267802-inky-t-o-d-sheen-what-is-it-how-do-i-get-it/page-3

 

Anyway, G. Orage is an upcoming Anniversary ink, a stormy grey (direct trans of the name, I think?) with gold particles a la the R. Hematite ink. I suppose that was meant to simulate lightning flashes? But yeah, amberleadavis makes a good point above (they started the above thread, by the by, and are really knowledgeable about inks IMHO ): constant use of a pen loaded with 1670 RH should keep from clogging the feed, but I'd still think twice, or five times, before using it in a pricey pen. As I mentioned above, I was using my pen fairly constantly, as I was practising Gothic lettering with the 1.5mm nib on it.

 

 

Cheers!

Kevin

 

 

P.S.

Also, as I was nicely but firmly reminded of this not too long ago: Fountain pen inks use dyes, not pigments. Using a pigmented ink poses the risk of your clogging your pen's feed horribly, if you don't maintain it well. By maintaining well, I mean taking precautionary measures such as cleaning your pen thoroughly (very thoroughly) between refills, and never leaving the pen uncapped for too long, which could cause the pigments of 1670 to crust on your nib.

 

 

K.

Edited October 2, 2014 by Lyander0012

[Morwen]

I have used this ink in a TWSBI 580, with no ill effects, but: It was used every day, and I deliberately chose a wet pen with a broad nib. On the one hand, to maximize the sheen as it is stronger if there is more ink on the page, on the other - to make sure enough ink goes through the feed to prevent clogging. I could be wrong, but I would not risk a more expensive pen of a fine-nibbed pen...

That said, I am looking forward to the new Stormy grey, even if greys are not my usual thing.

Edited October 2, 2014 by Morwen

[amberleadavis]

Amberlea: what do you mean by "high maintenance"? I usually don't leave any ink in my pens more than 2-3 weeks, is that considered a short length of time, or longer?

 

I'm thinking we should have an INKY TOD ... okay, here we are to discuss it.

 

I mean inks that require more than being flushed twice to be completely out of your pen.