J Herbin 1670(50ml) Fountain Pen Ink Reviews

One of my all-time favorite inks. Fantastic dark teal color, dramatic red sheen, incredibly smooth to write with, dries fairly quickly. I like the gold shimmer very much, but it would be a spectacular even without it.

When discussing J. Herbin inks it's necessary to consider the history of excellence and the variety of ink colors they offer. This special anniversary edition is in limited colors, but with an exquisite bottle that is immediately collectable. I've given a 4 for functionality since this ink should not be left in a fountain pen long term. If you're a collector and or using an expensive pen, don't learn the "Penman" lesson.

Emerald of Chivor is my first foray into the J. Herbin 1670 line, and I love it. The gold particles are, in a weird way, dramatic yet refined. Eye-catching without making you feel like you're writing a letter with a glitter pen. But leaving that entirely aside, it's a wonderful ink. The color, saturation, lubrication, shading, red sheen -- all exceptional. The dry time, feathering, and bleedthrough are also all much better than I was expecting from an ink with such high saturation and sheen. Far and away one of my favorite inks.

This ink is just glorious. Even on papers that don't show much sheen, it's a lovely color. Minimal feathering, works great in almost any pen. Very excited to have this!!