J. Herbin 1670 Bleu Ocean (Version 2)—A Handwritten Review

[mhphoto]

Here's my review of the new version of J. Herbin Bleu Ocean 1670 that contains the long awaited gold pigment. As far as appearances go, the new version looks worlds better just with the inclusion of the gold, but it's still nowhere near as well behaved as Rouge Hematite. But it's definitely worth the money just based on its uniqueness!

 

Here's my review of the original Bleu Ocean 1670 formula (please scroll all the way down for a more recent scan as the old scan has a horrible magenta color cast and isn't accurate), here's my review of the related Stormy Grey 1670, and here's my review of Rouge Hematite 1670 (the original formula—the most recent is the fourth version).

 

I'll be adding some more pictures tomorrow.

 

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Edited April 25, 2015 by mhphoto

[lgsoltek]

Great review, thank you!

However I think Bleu océan is much better behaved than Gris orage. It doesn't feather as Gris orange does (terribly), and it feels smooth and wet.

[Manalto]

Thanks for your detailed review and interesting comparisons.

[fireant]

Is it bad to say that I could stare at your handwriting all day long?

 

Thank you for your thorough review!

[Manalto]

Is it bad to say that I could stare at your handwriting all day long?

 

 

 

Certainly not. It would, however, be bad to say "I could stare at your..." - on second thought, never mind.

 

It's beautiful penmanship, I agree.

[amberleadavis]

 

Certainly not. It would, however, be bad to say "I could stare at your..." - on second thought, never mind.

 

It's beautiful penmanship, I agree.

 

 

Oh, yeah, that would be bad...

 

But he does have great penmanship.

[jasonchickerson]

I was hoping this ink would work well for dip pen calligraphy. I guess not...

 

Luckily Sailor Souten performs brilliantly with Zebra G nibs and sheens like a king as well.

Edited May 3, 2015 by jasonchickerson

[RMH]

Really nice review- well presented & compelling!

I am just not liking this ink- it is OK, feathers a bit more than say JH Saphir- shading is fine- and the sparkles strike me as a gimmick. IMHO if you please.