J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax, Seals, Handle

[GouletPens]

I'm going to make you make you go to my blog to see the full review, but here's a nice preview for ya! Check out the review on Ink Nouveau.

 

Although I didn't originally set out to do a J. Herbin supple wax review, that's kind of how it's shaped up! I was actually just messing around with the wax because I was personally interested in it. My friend Sam (the same one I mentioned in the Technoscribe post) came over and we were messing around with our new wax seals. Sam was doing the red "D"s, and I had the silver "G"s (note that Sam has the knack of it a little better than me!).

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[seanpooh]

Making seals looks very interesting. Can't wait to get my hands on some but I know I'm going to make a mess... You should try to make a video demonstrating making seals. That would be quite a challenge. By the way the handles you made are beautiful, nice pieces of work Do you think using the wax sticks with a wick would be easier to use?

[GouletPens]

Making seals looks very interesting. Can't wait to get my hands on some but I know I'm going to make a mess... You should try to make a video demonstrating making seals. That would be quite a challenge. By the way the handles you made are beautiful, nice pieces of work Do you think using the wax sticks with a wick would be easier to use?

I haven't used the J. Herbin King's Wax (the kind with a wick), but I've used some cheaper wax from Michael's with a wick. It works okay, but it's actually more complicated than just the plain stick. I am in fact going to do a video, as wax stamping is something that would really benefit from a video! I'll work on that today. BTW, wax stamping isn't as hard as you think, and the mess is part of the fun! Many people would say fountain pens are a mess too

[irbyls]

Brian, you are going to get me in trouble! I am absolutely convinced that I must buy a seal and a gorgeous customized handle and some green wax...

[farseer911]

I have always wanted to get a wax seal ring or a something of that nature, and every time I see a sealing wax review and am just that much closer....

[Truppi327]

Wax seals are something I never thought of as being feasible for me to access and use. These videos and reviews about them have now made me obsessed with having this technology some day!

 

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Edited April 24, 2010 by Truppi327

[physicsgirl]

Hey Brian have you thought of making a wonderful sampler pack for the sealing wax. It would be great to be able to buy a pack of mixed colors!

[GouletPens]

Hey Brian have you thought of making a wonderful sampler pack for the sealing wax. It would be great to be able to buy a pack of mixed colors!

I have definitely thought of that. I was thinking of mixing and matching 4 packs so you could get whatever colors you want. Still not sure about the logistics of doing that, but when i get it worked out (and when the wax comes in) I'll have it up on my site.

[physicsgirl]

Hey Brian have you thought of making a wonderful sampler pack for the sealing wax. It would be great to be able to buy a pack of mixed colors!

I have definitely thought of that. I was thinking of mixing and matching 4 packs so you could get whatever colors you want. Still not sure about the logistics of doing that, but when i get it worked out (and when the wax comes in) I'll have it up on my site.

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[GouletPens]

I added a video too (under 4 minutes) you might enjoy, at the bottle of the blog post: http://www.inknouveau.com/2010/04/j-herbin-supple-wax-and-goulet-custom.html

[txinsk]

I have no idea what the colour range is for the wax. I have some silver sticks, if it came in a muticolour pack I would have bought some. This could be a good product.

 

Rick

[Parker Quink Turquoise]

I have used sealing wax on my envelopes on and off for many years.Most sealing wax is too hard for use on envelopes sent in the mail.

 

Of late years I have not been able to get the soft sealing wax I use to use.Tried some of the new Herbin supple sealing wax and found that it works great.

 

Using sealing wax on my envelopes is a fun thing to do and adds to the joy of letter writing in my opinion.

[GouletPens]

I have no idea what the colour range is for the wax. I have some silver sticks, if it came in a muticolour pack I would have bought some. This could be a good product.

 

Rick

Here are the colors of the supple wax, which you can see on my site too.

http://www.gouletpens.com/v/vspfiles/photos/H331-3.jpg

http://www.gouletpens.com/v/vspfiles/photos/H331-4.jpg

Edited April 26, 2010 by GouletPens

[GouletPens]

The waxes are in, and that's all I'll say at the risk of getting this thread moved to Market Watch

[esterbex]

So will the custom handles be offered on your site? I like the Indian Rosewood best.

Will you be charging prices by style/wood type? And do you think later you will be adding the

symbol seals to you r inventory?

 

Prices Stateside are less expensive for the waxes than direct from J. Herbin. Thank you for that much!

[GouletPens]

So will the custom handles be offered on your site? I like the Indian Rosewood best.

Will you be charging prices by style/wood type? And do you think later you will be adding the

symbol seals to you r inventory?

 

Prices Stateside are less expensive for the waxes than direct from J. Herbin. Thank you for that much!

Yep! I have them online now, although I've already sold most of them! The price will be around the same, maybe more if it's a more exotic wood or if I've done some special fancy design with it.

 

I'm open to carrying the symbol seals if the interest is there! I can special order those as well, if someone wants a particular one.

[Vulcan1066]

I practice making my wax seals on aluminum foil then remelt the wax and use it on my letters. Not a fan of the Michaels wax as it seems very watery. I have yet to try the Herbin Flexible but I am thinking of doing so in the near future. I mix different colors of wax together when I do a seal just for fun and to be different. If I am using stick wax I will melt the little stubs I have left over to the end of a longer one so I dont burn my fingers next time I melt the wax. I say have fun with it!

[logos]

very cool looking

[Pensrmypassion]

very cool looking

 

Extremely cool looking, I am hopeless at getting the wax to form the way I want though. I drip, drag, and make a mess. I think I may have a bad press.

[GouletPens]

very cool looking

 

Extremely cool looking, I am hopeless at getting the wax to form the way I want though. I drip, drag, and make a mess. I think I may have a bad press.

What kind do you have? I was trying to use a homemade acrylic one myself a looong time ago and had endless frustration. After switching to brass, everything changed for the better. I found the cooler the brass, too, the easier it is to make the seal.