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J. Herbin 1670 Bleu Ocean


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I haven't seen a lot of reviews of this color. Not since it came out and everyone was really disappointed that it didn't have silver sheen analogous to Rouge Hematite's gold. Since I use this ink and really like the flow and color, I figured I'd add my two cents.

 

Cent One: Nope, this ink doesn't have a silver sheen. It doesn't have crazy properties like indestructibility or neon fluorescence or x-ray vision.

 

Cent Two: This is a good ink. The flow is really good. Yes, there are other inks with good flow also, and even some that are cheaper. But I like this ink. It feels really smooth in my pen, so that it glides across the paper. It's got some water resistance, so I don't have to be afraid to use it for most situations. And I like the color. It's a deep smooth blue. Considering people pay just as much or more for some inks with similar properties, I don't really see this one as overpriced.

 

My suggestion: Get a sample if you haven't personally tried it, if you like good solid blues.

 

* seems a little paler in the scan than in real life. Like so many inks.

http://stubblefield.me Inks Available for Sample Exchange: Noodler's Black, Blue Black, Apache Sunset, Private Reserve Black Cherry, Sherwood Green, Tanzanite, Velvet Black, De Atramentis Aubergine, J. Herbin Lie de The, 1670 Rouge Hematite, Bleu Ocean, Lamy Turquoise, Rohrer & Klingner Salix, Sheaffer Skrip Blue-Black, OS Red Rubber Ball, Parker Quink Blue (India version)

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I had a sample of Bleu Nuit at one time. It was a little duskier color. Less vibrant blue than this one. I'd say it was maybe a little more subtle color. Still a good flow, but not as smooth.

http://stubblefield.me Inks Available for Sample Exchange: Noodler's Black, Blue Black, Apache Sunset, Private Reserve Black Cherry, Sherwood Green, Tanzanite, Velvet Black, De Atramentis Aubergine, J. Herbin Lie de The, 1670 Rouge Hematite, Bleu Ocean, Lamy Turquoise, Rohrer & Klingner Salix, Sheaffer Skrip Blue-Black, OS Red Rubber Ball, Parker Quink Blue (India version)

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Now, compare the color to the OS inks you just reviewed. ....

 

Your reviews are great. Thank you!

 

Also, this ink looks different with a broad nib.

 

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Your image is a little closer to the color I actually see. I'm going to have to try and tweak my scanned image or maybe just break out the camera to get the Bleu Ocean color right.

http://stubblefield.me Inks Available for Sample Exchange: Noodler's Black, Blue Black, Apache Sunset, Private Reserve Black Cherry, Sherwood Green, Tanzanite, Velvet Black, De Atramentis Aubergine, J. Herbin Lie de The, 1670 Rouge Hematite, Bleu Ocean, Lamy Turquoise, Rohrer & Klingner Salix, Sheaffer Skrip Blue-Black, OS Red Rubber Ball, Parker Quink Blue (India version)

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Hi,

Great review, nice color. Would like to know how this compares to Herbin's Bleu Nuit.

Regards.

Bleu Nuit is a very dusty, almost watercolour blue (many Herbin inks are dusty and watercoloury, and that one is no exception). Bleu Ocean is a much more saturated blue with a distinct violet leaning and no dust: it's actually my favourite blue ever, and I think well worth owning an entire bottle of. The fact that the packaging is gorgeous too is just icing on the cake.

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