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Disclaimer: The scan has been edited to try and bring it closer to the ink's color in real life. Scans were done with a Canon CanoScan LiDE 110. Due to any possible scanning inaccuracies, and the change in color gamut and the accuracy of color reproduction from monitor to monitor, the colors you see on my scans on your screen might not exactly reflect the color of this ink in real life.

 

 

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I know this ink has been reviewed countless times already, but I thought I would review it as well. So there. :P Since it's already been reviews so many times though I thought I wouldn't do as extensive a review as my recent review of Da Artramentis Sahara Grey (shameless selfpromotion). Not even a waterproof-ness test! :embarrassed_smile:

 

 

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Disclaimer: The scan has been edited to try and bring it closer to the ink's color in real life. Scans were done with a Canon CanoScan LiDE 110. Due to any possible scanning inaccuracies, and the change in color gamut and the accuracy of color reproduction from monitor to monitor, the colors you see on my scans on your screen might not exactly reflect the color of this ink in real life.

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Great review! Great ink! This is one of my 3-4-5 favourite blues. IMO one of the best advantages: lowest maintenance. One of the biggest disadvantages: somewhat low in saturation/intensity.

But, as said above, you can't always have everything. (well, maybe).

 

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One of my top three inks. Vibrant and safe.

Time will say nothing but I told you so.

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Nice review of a great ink. It always seems lively and cheerful to me, and I like it even though I tend to choose more muted (depressive?) dark blues. Recently, I noticed some moldy looking scum at the top of a relatively new bottle of E de S. I ignored it and filled up anyway, but wonder what that's about.

"The surface is all you've got. You can only get beyond the surface by working with the surface." ~Richard Avedon

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SITB is old news and the company replaces all problem bottles if you contact them. Was a tiny batch that had this problem and I love their customer service :thumbup:

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SITB is old news and the company replaces all problem bottles if you contact them. Was a tiny batch that had this problem and I love their customer service :thumbup:

Thanks for the tip--I'll contact them.

"The surface is all you've got. You can only get beyond the surface by working with the surface." ~Richard Avedon

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Nice review: my favorite blue

I've been told all French children (in the older days...) have learned writing with this ink

 

Thank you for sharing

 

John

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Nice review: my favorite blue

I've been told all French children (in the older days...) have learned writing with this ink

 

Thank you for sharing

 

John

 

I believe it is Violet Pensee that was used in french schools. It is discussed on this forum a few time i think. Let me look...:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/58456-j-herbin-violette-pensee/

 

But a very nice review of a very nice ink. I love Herbin inks. Great pictures too.

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Hello Rook Seven,

 

Thanks for this great review. I too am fond of J. Herbin's Eclat de Saphir- it is one of my favorite blues- it is indeed my favorite "vivid" blue. It reminds me of BSB without any of the headaches.

 

All the best,

 

Sean :)

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Thank you Our Lady of Prompt Succor & St. Jude.

 

 

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Nice review: my favorite blue

I've been told all French children (in the older days...) have learned writing with this ink

 

Thank you for sharing

 

John

 

I believe it is Violet Pensee that was used in french schools. It is discussed on this forum a few time i think. Let me look...:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/58456-j-herbin-violette-pensee/

 

But a very nice review of a very nice ink. I love Herbin inks. Great pictures too.

 

Thank you for the link: interesting discussion !

 

John

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To those who own both: how does it compare to Diamine's Sapphire? Some say they are (for all intents and purposes) identical - is this actually true? I have Sapphire, & think of it as a somewhat subdued BSB without the issues - it almost approaches the pop of BSB (although not entirely). Could you say the same about E de S?

 

John

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Great review. I have this ink and like it alot. Just wish it was waterproof, but oh well, can't have everything.

 

 

Me too! It cleans up great, unlike Noodler's BSB. But it is so non-waterproof that I can't use it at work, only on journals at home.

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To those who own both: how does it compare to Diamine's Sapphire? Some say they are (for all intents and purposes) identical - is this actually true? I have Sapphire, & think of it as a somewhat subdued BSB without the issues - it almost approaches the pop of BSB (although not entirely). Could you say the same about E de S?

 

John

Diamine Sapphire is a deeper blue. It's flow, etc. is very similar to the Herbin. I find that the Herbin fades shortly after writing, presumably as it dries. I prefer the Diamine and it is quite a bit cheaper, at least in the UK.John

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I love the color, but can't use it here. It disappears in the sun (and yes, I leave things in the light).

 

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