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http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin is known to be the oldest name in ink production in the world, and their inks 'l'Encre de la Tete Noire", "Perle des Encres," (The Jewel of Inks) and "l'Encre des Vaisseaux" (The Ink of Ships) were produced as early as 1700. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette PenseeI know many people find J. Herbin inks too muted and boring but I enjoy most of them. I believe J. Herbin makes amazing and unique ink. What can I say abnout Diabolo Menthe? Well, I hate everything about it. Bright turquoise is my least favourite color. No. It's much more. It's the color that hunts me in my nightmares. For me Diabolo Menthe is the incarnation of ugliness. Not only it's similar in color to Triton's palace floor but it's also weakly saturated and pastel. Take it away from me. Please. Someone really evil-minded has offered me the bottle. Some people are like that. http://imageshack.com/a/img540/8674/E6cOeq.jpg Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img537/2176/00c89o.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img673/7491/j0Fl81.jpg Software ID http://imageshack.com/a/img673/4002/DouOXC.jpg Waterproofness http://imageshack.com/a/img911/6913/WMUH06.jpg Clairefontaine, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img673/8758/LxpBpY.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/5818/JpfHGc.jpg Semikolon, Kaweco Sport Classic, B It looks greener on absorbent cream paper http://imageshack.com/a/img910/3087/WYanfP.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img912/9452/iDPVOn.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/7637/29m3su.jpg Drawing http://imageshack.com/a/img540/8761/X3a3V8.jpg

We currently have the latest ink from J. Herbin "Caroube de Chypre" in stock. Its a gorgeous heavily saturated ink with a mixture of dark brown and red hues completed with a sparkling gold effect. Make sure to shake the ink well before filling your pen and consider using a type of paper that is not too absorbent, to get the most out of this beautiful ink. Retail: $26 Call: 855-565-1818 email: orders@airlineintl.com Order Online

With the demand for certain brands and colors at the DC Show, we had a sell out on most of these items! (We were the only Dealer for Robert Oster Inks at the DC Show- Thank You to Robert Oster for helping to have them rushed to the states in time for the show! Reviews should be coming soon (If not already posted!)- look for them at Fountain Pen Day, and The Well Appointed Desk whom were among first to acquire this ink...) NOW Back In Stock- Robert Oster Signature Ink (US Dealer- 20 Colors in Stock) $18 Each! We carry almost half of the Oster Ink Line- Browse/Buy here http://www.federalis...Inks_c_107.html http://fountainpenclassifieds.com/uploads/monthly_08_2016/post-52-0-51485100-1471717932.jpg Pelikan Edelstein Aquamarine- This is the 2016 Ink of The Year for Edelstein! $25 Each- Everyday! We carry most of the everyday colors, and this LE Ink for this year! Browse/Buy here http://www.federalis...50ml_p_217.html http://fountainpenclassifieds.com/uploads/monthly_08_2016/post-52-0-02828200-1471717893.jpg J. Herbin 1670 (Brown) Caroube de Chypre- The latest color from J. Herbin's Anniversary Line went fast! $25 Each- Everyday! All 1670 Anniversary Inks In Stock now! Browse/Buy here http://www.federalis...Inks_p_182.html (we also stock J. Herbin Inks in the famous 30ml "D" Bottles! Only $12 Each) http://fountainpenclassifieds.com/uploads/monthly_08_2016/post-52-0-81437700-1471717910.png Authorized Dealer

Goulet just put out a sale for the J. Herbin Anniversary 1670 inks. All 5 bottles for $117.00. http://www.gouletpens.com/package-set-jherbin-1670-anniversary-inks/p/Package-JH1670?utm_source=The+Goulet+Pen+Company+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a2f556f044-Thursday_News_08252016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a48958906c-a2f556f044-303798425&mc_cid=a2f556f044&mc_eid=cd57effb34

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J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. That's what J. Herbin says about themselves. They've been on the market for quite some time and I guess they now what they're doing. Terre de Feu has nice name and ugly color. I sincerily dislike it Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img901/4456/BKmMRc.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4426/cBysTi.jpg Chromatography http://imageshack.com/a/img913/2540/xnTIMu.jpg Software ID: http://imageshack.com/a/img673/4849/sVz8ES.jpg Color range http://imageshack.com/a/img674/2336/zKJk0C.jpg Calendar - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, broadf nib http://imageshack.com/a/img673/3424/2QptzF.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/2791/ykGI1E.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/1575/5HgTb6.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img633/9561/6zcedJ.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/970/BMfIsk.jpgt

Thank you Mishka for sending me this sample:) http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin is known to be the oldest name in ink production in the world, and their inks 'l'Encre de la Tete Noire", "Perle des Encres," (The Jewel of Inks) and "l'Encre des Vaisseaux" (The Ink of Ships) were produced as early as 1700. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette Pensee It will be one of my shortest reviews. Gris Nuage is one of the worst inks I've ever tries. It simply wasn't made for writing. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img856/3299/sxt5.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img841/5715/i3ho8.jpg CIAK, Kaweco AL Sport, B http://imageshack.com/a/img909/7138/b4nlCK.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/2396/nA0WxG.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img909/2254/kGHuJd.jpg

J. Herbin is a French ink brand, whose history claims to date back to 1670. Besides their shimmery 1670 series and some other special editions, they also have a regular line of 30 colors. All though I'm not a big fan of J. Herbin inks, I actually quite like how they design and sell their products--- the idea is clear and the image depicted is exquisite. All J.Herbin inks are revolving around one theme: a reminiscence of 17th-19th Europe/France. There are inks for the Age of Discovery--- some named after the goods from exotic lands, such as Ambre de Birmanie, Cacao du Bresil, Orange Indien, Lie de The, Cafe de Iles, Terre du Feu, Rouge Caroubier...., and some reflecting on a sailors naval life, such as Gris Nuage, Bleu Azur, Bleu Nuit, Poussiere de lune, Rouille d'Ancre. There are also inks showing the elegant lifestyle of bourgeoisie--- Diabolo Menthe, Bouquet d'antan, Rouge Opera, and some hinting the glorious days of revolution--- Vert Empire, Violette Pensee, Larme de Cassis. And all these inks go with a specially designed bottle and package! http://i.imgur.com/j3AKcGi.jpg Each ink has its own lovely illustration. In Diabolo Menthe's case, it's a glass of diabolo menthe-- a peppermint softdrink which is popular among French students during 19th century. http://i.imgur.com/jZcBYZ8.jpg The shape of the ink bottle is similar to those that navigators use on a ship: flat, in order to stand firmly on the desk even during a storm, and with a groove(?) to hold the pen. Like this. http://i.imgur.com/CW2kP2c.jpg Diabolo Menthe, like its name and package suggest, is a VERY BRIGHT mint blue/green color. For some reason I don't know, this impractical color seems to be popular among Taiwanese FP users, and I have always thought about trying a sample some day. Recently I just received a whole bottle from my sister as a surprise gift! Yay! So here are some writing samples. ***Kind reminder: In order to protect your eyes from burning, a pair of sunglasses is highly recommended. 1. dip pen on white paper http://i.imgur.com/BjXHZxr.jpg 2. dip pen on creamy paper http://i.imgur.com/gWBxGET.jpg 3. dip pen on yellow paper(ROSSI) http://i.imgur.com/TV7qbjd.jpg 4. Dauer Feder on MUJI paper http://i.imgur.com/khpH4K5.jpg droplet on tissue paper http://i.imgur.com/zsrlrQ8.jpg Overview: Color: birght and watery, low saturation. Shading: almost none. Sheen: none. Feathering: some. Bleed-through: almost none. Show-through: none. Flow: dry, not lubricant. Water resistance: none. Conclusion: A color for summer. Probably a nice choice for marking or painting, but PLEASE REFRAIN FROM writing a whole page with this ink, let alone on exam papers/ proposals/ essays/ love letters. I'm glad I didn't pay for this bottle....

Sorry that the pictures of my last two posts had some problems showing.... This time I'm trying the "Attach files" function and photobucket, hope they both work! (they seem fine in preview, though...) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J. Herbin 1670 Stormy Grey A grey ink with gold flakes, released in late 2014 by J. Herbin. This is my first bottle of shimmering ink, and I'm sure it will stay on my fascination list for a while. Look at the box and bottle design---even if you are not actually using the ink, it makes perfect decoration on the desk. It's said that the 1670 bottles are handmade, thus imperfectly shaped. I love this. (and I accidentally cracked the seal) There is a thick layer of gold flakes. I tried to take a picture of it but it sank really fast.... ....and formed an interesting pattern.... On cheap calculating paper, with Noodler's Creaper: http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm08_zpshyqjzjqq.jpg the color is a pure and clean grey, comfortable to read. When it dries, it gets a little brownish or purplish, depends on the paper you use. I didn't give it enough shake, so there weren't a lot of gold flakes here. Only visible at certain angles, http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm10_zpsbs4vm1rx.jpg or under sun light: http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm09_zpseoitpgrr.jpg And here is what it looks like if you get too many gold flakes: (with dip pen, on sketch paper) http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm11_zpsmb6npe2m.jpg You get a thick layer of gold shimmer..... and the grey ink vanishes. BTW, the bottom line is a diluted version; kind of looks purplish. And on another grid paper, with Noodler's Creaper again: http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm12_zpser4abb8j.jpg close-up 1: the shades http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm14_zps70ci3zed.jpg close-up 2: shimmer shows when tilting the paper. http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm15_zpsepobt7qx.jpg close-up 3: more shimmering http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm16_zpsyzxr4wtn.jpg Water resistance test, on MUJI grid paper with dip pen: http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm13_zpsovc5rkjo.jpg Unintentional ink drops: http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm17_zps1o2xdwkp.jpg Doodle with syringe, water, and Noodler's Creaper: http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm18_zpsfag4kzkd.jpg http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm20_zps9yair86e.jpg http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm19_zpsmkwkgzis.jpg http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm21_zpsnpfbyf37.jpg http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm22_zpsrnblcjmi.jpg AAAAAND notice the brown/bronze sheen!! (Not gold flakes) I love it but it doesn't appear all the time. And on tissue paper: http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/chingdamosaic/1670storm23_zpstjul6iae.jpg I'm surprised at the blue and violet hue, because so far these two colors never show on any pen/paper I try with. Conclusion: Very nice ink, with good flow, practical color and beautiful shimmer. Not very hard to clean from the pen. Great decoration on the desk. Recommend!! BUT if you are specifically looking for a "grey ink with gold shimmer," maybe you should check out Diamine Sparkling Shadows first, because I've seen more than one review states that its flow and flakes perform better than J.Herbin Stormy Grey. Thanks for watching this photo-heavy review! I'll end this with an Instagram-filtered pic: For more detailed Chinese review: http://chingdamosaic.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-55.html

http://imageshack.com/a/img909/898/oFbkCv.jpg J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://imageshack.com/a/img910/1839/N2gPxp.jpg Additionally every year J. Herbin offers 1670 ink: Rouge Hematite Ocean Blue Stormy GreyThe inks collected in the series have great bottles and contain "goldish" particles. Emeraud de Chivor is quite intriguing. I was sure I wouldn't like it. People would try to talk me into it but I and teals / dark turquoises don't go well together. Surprisingly I find it quite elegant and what I like about my bottle is the fact it seems to contain less "goldish" particles than Bleu Ocean or Rouge Hematite. I haven't shaken the bottle so you won't see amazing effects in my review. But I prefer it this way. Bottle http://imageshack.com/a/img631/967/ArKiYO.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img631/9510/Y7EqMt.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/9793/XSnKeR.jpg Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img633/447/upJ5Jc.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img910/8497/qS661F.jpg Software Id http://imageshack.com/a/img903/3489/xa9ysi.jpg Color Range http://imageshack.com/a/img911/2803/NHZrUq.jpg Water resistance http://imageshack.com/a/img911/9955/T17RkP.jpg Tomoe River, TWSBI 580, stub 1,1 http://imageshack.com/a/img901/7350/FhOB1y.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/5708/1m8INF.jpg Rhodia, Hero 5028, stub 1,9 + 1,5 + 1,1 http://imageshack.com/a/img633/6073/6j14Zu.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img901/7461/78I8nc.jpg Michael R. - a venerable ink enthusiast and enabler's sent me some samples recently. He added a note written with Montblanc Meisterstuck 134 from 1930's. I hope he won't mind I reproduce this part of his note but I find it fascinating how different effects we can have depending on the pen / ink / paper combo. http://imageshack.com/a/img909/1217/Ue835I.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img912/1235/A787X6.jpg And to finish a photo of the sheen. I took it with some old smartphone, so there's no white balance but you'll see it does shine even while used without stirring the fluid. http://imageshack.com/a/img912/1687/Bi0xiU.jpg

http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette Pensee The sample was kindly sent to me by Michael R. Thank you! Violette Pensee is dull and rather boring. http://imageshack.com/a/img909/9742/l5aVPI.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img673/4749/HafGjK.jpg Oxford notebook, Kaweco Sport Classic, B http://imageshack.com/a/img673/4594/3qhpiO.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img908/4607/tRMxzM.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/6659/D98rfr.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/4661/9rJNBL.jpg Firmowy notatnik, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img903/3231/RNQhQt.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/7663/TG5NDB.jpg Kalendarz, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img913/6017/VUrJO3.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img901/7644/ppbSn7.jpg

I like french inks. J. Herbin is good ink maker. Actuaaly J. Herbin is the odest ink maker on the market. Bleu Myosotis is nice ink to write with but I don't really like the color. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img909/8590/vwi4PA.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img901/1464/HbONVN.jpg SOFTWARE ID http://imageshack.com/a/img674/8571/ZKjC1N.jpg Color Range http://imageshack.com/a/img661/2591/tbFsLt.jpg Calendar - Kaweco Classic Sport, eyedropper, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img901/8301/d1tBE4.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img911/1174/ch0hRz.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/3498/7QZq9R.jpg

http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette Pensee I received a sample of Rose Cyclamen (cartridge) from Michael R.. Thank you. Not my color. Ink Splash http://imageshack.com/a/img537/6476/xPbsy7.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/9688/xrbY2x.jpg Oxford Recycled 90 g, Kaweco Sport Classic, B http://imageshack.com/a/img901/9954/uyFNyp.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img911/3742/l5cOdq.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/5221/coR2eW.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/3175/oO0DNQ.jpg

http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette Pensee I received a sample of Bouton d'Or from Michael R.. Thank you. I enjoy the color but can't really think of ways of using it. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img910/6595/6KHrlr.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img538/201/Ds9ZCx.jpg Software Id http://imageshack.com/a/img537/1337/mAXXwa.jpg Calendar, Kaweco Sport Classic, B http://imageshack.com/a/img901/9219/q5FDjx.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img633/6346/s1hLqf.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img912/4662/fMC0TI.jpg

Thank you Mishka for sending me this sample:) http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin is known to be the oldest name in ink production in the world, and their inks 'l'Encre de la Tete Noire", "Perle des Encres," (The Jewel of Inks) and "l'Encre des Vaisseaux" (The Ink of Ships) were produced as early as 1700. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette PenseeI know many people find J. Herbin inks too muted and boring but I enjoy most of them. I believe J. Herbin makes amazing and unique ink, however I don't like some of their colors. Bouquet d'Antan is strange color. It's sort of subtle, vintage pink. I don't like it but I don't hate it Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img538/3954/cnMBMH.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img540/7271/RGxADb.jpg Software ID http://imageshack.com/a/img673/1269/L2Ve2R.jpg Waterproofness Oxford notebook, Visconti Van Gogh, F http://imageshack.com/a/img661/3430/gNAfNT.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/5671/SG2U9R.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/226/eU85eh.jpg Copy paper, Visconti Van Gogh, F http://imageshack.com/a/img673/1232/5nWCGU.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img908/1639/eLc4eE.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/4139/V4Stl7.jpg Midori, Visconti Van Gogh, F http://imageshack.com/a/img540/9933/pZTMq0.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/3463/R9DeHT.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/5696/KpxRFi.jpg CIAK, Visconti van Gogh, F http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4676/3vBW4H.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/4820/DkhtP4.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/6523/LNdqSk.jpg

Thank you Mishka for sending me this sample:) http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin is known to be the oldest name in ink production in the world, and their inks 'l'Encre de la Tete Noire", "Perle des Encres," (The Jewel of Inks) and "l'Encre des Vaisseaux" (The Ink of Ships) were produced as early as 1700. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette Pensee Rose Tendresse wasn't made for me. Sorry guys I won't elaborate on this one Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img538/5382/g1CeBl.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img913/2818/cOINgQ.jpg CIAK, Kaweco AL Sport, B http://imageshack.com/a/img907/6827/p2OkVN.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/2843/mP1au5.jpg Calendar, Jinhao x750 http://imageshack.com/a/img661/9392/c7DYE1.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/3085/5FQM65.jpg Copy paper, Jinhao x750 http://imageshack.com/a/img537/5812/mG7SmB.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img901/8471/tmwWy4.jpg

http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin is known to be the oldest name in ink production in the world, and their inks 'l'Encre de la Tete Noire", "Perle des Encres," (The Jewel of Inks) and "l'Encre des Vaisseaux" (The Ink of Ships) were produced as early as 1700. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette PenseeI know many people find J. Herbin inks too muted and boring but I enjoy most of them. I believe J. Herbin makes amazing and unique ink, however I don't like some of their colors. And I have problem with Larme de Cassis. The name is great and the color, well, it depends on the nib and paper. I can't say I dislike it but it didn't amaze me. The color is rather muted and while it's quite interesting in Kaweco Sport Classic turned to eyedropper broad nib it's not that rich in Kaweco Al Sport B nib feed from converter. I'll need to try it in few more pens. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img913/1562/IGuaYm.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img633/7917/zyaXEg.jpg Software ID http://imageshack.com/a/img661/8403/ftP2kz.jpg Waterproofness http://imageshack.com/a/img661/9535/wxp8DP.jpg Oxford notebook, Kaweco Sport Classic, B http://imageshack.com/a/img661/194/XO3pbb.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4269/y2YDHY.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img633/4259/fVszRP.jpg Ciak notebook, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img907/9748/q5l43n.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/8172/veaBrK.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img908/15/UeP78K.jpg Semikolon, Kaweco Sport Classic, B http://imageshack.com/a/img901/3222/dyIir6.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img911/8426/OzCE2q.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/2555/6tu0bv.jpg Clairefontaine, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib + Kaweco Al Sport, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img673/8540/X4vKMC.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/2616/8DUmU1.jpg Hero 5028, stub 1,9 http://imageshack.com/a/img661/2/wmQ6bk.jpg

http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Ambre de Birmanie Bleu Azur Bleu Myosotis Bleu Nuit Bleu Pervenche Bouquet d'Antan Bouton d'Or Cacao du Bresil Cafe des Iles Diabolo Menthe Eclat de Saphir Gris Nuage Larmes de Cassis Lie de The Lierre Sauvage Orange Indien Perle Noire Poussiere de Lune Rose Cyclamen Rose Tendresse Rouge Bourgogne Rouge Caroubier Rouge Opera Rouille d'Ancre Terre de Feu Vert Empire Vert Olive Vert Pre Vert Reseda Violette Pensee Vert Pre isn't for everyone. It's the color from the dreams of a cow on acid. But I like it. I really do. And I'm not a cow. And definitely not on acid. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img538/6761/jhxQwT.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img537/6821/eOhsjE.jpg Software ID http://imageshack.com/a/img540/280/iUWPBe.jpg Oxford notebook, Kaweco Sport Classic, B http://imageshack.com/a/img909/9331/Dv4lvL.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img903/3196/jEgRLx.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/2038/OrAscO.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img911/2710/i8mpiJ.jpg Company notebook, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img910/372/hCZwlQ.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/5721/HjsX2Q.jpg Calendar, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib http://imageshack.com/a/img540/4375/VsE0P5.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/6616/io2H55.jpg

J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. That's what J. Herbin says about themselves. They've been on the market for quite some time and I guess they now what they're doing. Cacao du Bresil is decent brown, rather on the dry side. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img673/6757/sWLThn.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img661/7973/0vihhY.jpg Software Id http://imageshack.com/a/img540/2664/0cLdc7.jpg Color Range http://imageshack.com/a/img538/9840/WxW69h.jpg Esquisse notebook (papier satine) - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, broadf nib http://imageshack.com/a/img907/6515/f0H8rH.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/825/u9PNlF.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/6813/z9Yt2k.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/8936/uDUsQJ.jpg

I have decided to review some of my inks. These aren't necessarily in any particular order. This one is J Herbin Rouge Opera Sorry I forgot to do the water test on this form, but this isn't a waterproof inkBearing in mind the paper I use is very smooth, this ink took 16-18 secs to dry.It flows reasonably wet and lubricates the nib quite well.It is currently available in packs of 4 x 10ml small glass bottles and 30ml glass bottles.It's available from many B&M shops and online retailers worldwide.

http://www.jherbin.com/images/logo_ship.jpg J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. At the moment company belongs to Exaclair Inc, that has rights to brands like Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Brause or G. Lalo. J. Herbin offers 30 standard colors: http://www.zany.co.nz/Images/Assets/2555912/6/J+Herbin+Fountain+Pen+Ink++Available+in+30+Colours.jpg Additionally every year J. Herbin offers 1670 ink: Rouge Hematite Ocean Blue Stormy GreyThe inks collected in the series have great bottles and contain "goldish" particles. Bleu Ocean is nice, saturated blue ink that I enjoy. Chramatography http://imageshack.com/a/img661/4640/LRMVRE.jpg Bottle http://imageshack.com/a/img538/1213/Vi4Iu3.jpg Ink Splash http://imageshack.com/a/img910/7854/ZJDCcC.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img673/5559/vrHZcm.jpg Software Id http://imageshack.com/a/img673/8299/Pu8bN9.jpg Oxford Recycled 90 g, Kaweco Sport Classic, B http://imageshack.com/a/img661/2343/894OZk.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/2673/dVGnof.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/2373/i7earD.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/9422/gEdR1C.jpg

J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. That's what J. Herbin says about themselves. They've been on the market for quite some time and I guess they now what they're doing. Rouge Opera is decent red ink. I don't really like the color but it writes well. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img538/6015/JNd2hJ.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img661/7442/25yhRF.jpg Software ID: http://imageshack.com/a/img540/139/SggtUF.jpg Color range http://imageshack.com/a/img538/3331/a4O9jU.jpg Calendar - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, broadf nib http://imageshack.com/a/img908/9919/pDsHyS.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/8825/vnlvCL.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/6983/yJZOM9.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/5540/lEsfxa.jpg

J. Herbin was established in 1670. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships). J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. These formulas still reside in our company headquarters in Paris. That's what J. Herbin says about themselves. They've been on the market for quite some time and I guess they now what they're doing. However upon trying Vert reseda I've asked myself where is the ink? I see some colored water. Vert Reseda is the worst ink I've ever used. Not only the "color" is ugly, lack of saturation makes it totally inpractical. I like moderately saturated inks but that doesn't mean I'm into writing with water. Ink splash http://imageshack.com/a/img901/9952/fbw1BR.jpg Software ID: http://imageshack.com/a/img908/7316/46tsuc.jpg Color range http://imageshack.com/a/img540/4238/80Ys2n.jpg Calendar - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, broadf nib http://imageshack.com/a/img538/1198/yE5feT.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/8228/p8AKcw.jpg

This ink is stunning. It shines like crazy. Thank you Cyber6 for sending me a sample. http://imageshack.com/a/img673/7595/yRGhzG.jpg I thought I wasn't cheap but this gold bought me. I need a bottle. Darn. Stormy Grey in Pasteur pipette http://imageshack.com/a/img537/15/uxbQK1.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img909/518/p8zW3p.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/8619/Bbkkqt.jpg In Kaweco Sport http://imageshack.com/a/img537/7083/SZP3PU.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/9182/KIRMX8.jpg It may look odd but Stormy Grey is easy to clean. Now to ink splashes http://imageshack.com/a/img538/4153/DNx13i.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/8964/GpLilu.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/3851/j2K2m1.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img901/2788/LD3mv1.jpg Software ID: http://imageshack.com/a/img540/2076/gX9Oc1.jpg Color Range http://imageshack.com/a/img674/821/tHHmWR.jpg CHROMATOGRAPHY http://imageshack.com/a/img661/8268/ylCktR.jpg Calendar - Kaweco Sport, B http://imageshack.com/a/img908/8985/XmuEJo.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/861/2nqhz8.jpg Franklin-Christoph notebook http://imageshack.com/a/img631/3021/uQd3uw.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/8118/fS9vS8.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/5109/x0lFza.jpg Thick Layer of ink on Clairefontaine 120 g paper http://imageshack.com/a/img673/8936/jg42v1.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/5125/PvDmcT.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/7595/yRGhzG.jpg

Actually it won't be about turquoises, not in encyclopedical understanding of what turquoise actually is. Pure turquoise looks like that http://imageshack.com/a/img404/7428/ei21.jpg www.barwy.net Blue turquoise like that: http://imageshack.com/a/img706/1729/22ng.jpg www.barwy.net Anyway I've tried to compare five inks whether called whether considered turquoises. Their colors are bright and quite saturated. To be honest I don't like pure turquoise - I like however to fill my fountain pen with vibrant shade of blue. I compared five inks: BLEU PERVENCHE (J. Herbin), BLU MARE (Rohrer & Klingner), HIMMELBLAU (Standardgraph), NIEBIESKI TURKUSOWY (Nicpoń*), TURQUOISE (Pelikan). * Nicpoń is chemistry PhD Student that's active on Polish fountain pen network. He'c created limited line of nice, saturated inks in many colors. 1. Swabs on Mondi 90 g paper http://imageshack.com/a/img811/6673/qy1b.jpg 2. Ellipses "cut" from swabs http://imageshack.com/a/img834/1497/m97z.jpg 3. Two drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img607/7721/0zsu.jpg 4. Trace of ink left by the nib on the paper http://imageshack.com/a/img839/9781/sf31.jpg Left to right: Bleu Pervenche, Blu Mare, Himmelblau, Turquoise, Niebieski Turkusowy 5. Fast handwriting on Mondi paper http://imageshack.com/a/img844/8823/a9d5.jpg 6. Text written with Pilot 78 G with B nib on Oxford paper: http://imageshack.com/a/img138/5033/y4yv.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img547/4792/rpob.jpg left to right: Bleu Pervenche, Blu Mare, Himmelblau, Turquoise, Niebieski Turkusowy 7. Text written on cheap notebook Famous polish tongue twister http://imageshack.com/a/img163/8350/obto.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img716/7704/b3p2.jpg (Bleu Pervenche, Blu Mare, Himmelblau, Turquoise, Niebieski Turkusowy) http://imageshack.com/a/img607/8232/2kry.jpg (left to right: Bleu Pervenche, Blu Mare, Himmelblau, Turquoise, Niebieski Turkusowy) 8. Text written on cheap copy paper (Lyreco) printed with dots: http://imageshack.com/a/img30/6678/yivm.jpg 9. Text written in notebook http://imageshack.com/a/img812/6822/qk1c.jpg 10. Are they waterproof http://imageshack.com/a/img138/5731/mdva.jpg 11. Dry Times (Pilot 78 g witb B nib on copy paper): http://imageshack.com/a/img819/5915/flpn.jpg SUMMARY: I find it difficult to indicate the winner. I guess Pelikan Turquoise deserves to take this place - it's good ink, it has reasonable price and is easily accesible around the world. Blu Mare is really nice and intense though it's not easily seen on the scans. Niebieski Turkusowy looks really good and it behaves well in fountain pen. However it's not easy to buy this ink as it is not produced for mass market.