Vert Pre - J. Herbin

[visvamitra]

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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.

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:

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1. Ambre de Birmanie
   
2. Bleu Azur
   
3. Bleu Myosotis
   
4. Bleu Nuit
   
5. Bleu Pervenche
   
6. Bouquet d'Antan
   
7. Bouton d'Or
   
8. Cacao du Bresil
   
9. Cafe des Iles
   
10. Diabolo Menthe
    
11. Eclat de Saphir
    
12. Gris Nuage
    
13. Larmes de Cassis
    
14. Lie de The
    
15. Lierre Sauvage
    
16. Orange Indien
    
17. Perle Noire
    
18. Poussiere de Lune
    
19. Rose Cyclamen
    
20. Rose Tendresse
    
21. Rouge Bourgogne
    
22. Rouge Caroubier
    
23. Rouge Opera
    
24. Rouille d'Ancre
    
25. Terre de Feu
    
26. Vert Empire
    
27. Vert Olive
    
28. Vert Pre
    
29. Vert Reseda
    
30. 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

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Drops of ink on kitchen towel

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Software ID

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Oxford notebook, Kaweco Sport Classic, B

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Company notebook, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib

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Calendar, Kaweco Sport Classic, B nib

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Edited May 7, 2015 by visvamitra

[Barkingpig]

Thank you for another nice review of a great "Spring" ink but one that I enjoy year round. (I cannot claim ALL the disclaimers you have BUT I also like this ink for whatever reasons!)

[Cyber6]

Cow on Acid ??

 

That is Chiku-Rin to a tee....

 

 

C.

[lgsoltek]

I like this colour too.

[wastelanded]

"It's the color from the dreams of a cow on acid."

 

Now I have an urge to listen to Atom Heart Mother Suite.

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks for the review.

Love the shading, but I fear that this will be too light to be really legible, which is the problem I had when I tried both Diamine Kelly Green and Diamine Meadow.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[jasonchickerson]

As greens go, this one is a bit too acidic for me. Bile green. How is the performance compared to Chiku-rin?

[Frank C]

As greens go, this one is a bit too acidic for me. Bile green. How is the performance compared to Chiku-rin?

 

I have seen a lot of bile. It is much darker. Thanks for the review.

[visvamitra]

@jason - I would say Chiku-rin feels better in most of the pens (lubrication) but I prefer Vert Pre color.

[jasonchickerson]

 

I have seen a lot of bile. It is much darker. Thanks for the review.

 

Just gonna... http://www.t3licensing.com/license/clip/791C609_0513.do

 

(don't click that if you are easily disgusted)

[conib]

Edited May 11, 2015 by conib

[PDW]

 

I have seen a lot of bile. It is much darker.

 

As a friend would say, 'too much information'.

[Frank C]

 

As a friend would say, 'too much information'.

 

Sorry about that. Sometimes I forget my manners when in "proper" company. But of course, you do have a pig in your avatar; i thought I was safe.

Edited May 12, 2015 by Frank C