J. Herbin Rouge Opéra — Ink Review #138

J Herbin Rouge Opéra

 

Ink Review # 138

 

Originally posted on FPN: Aug 4, 2024

 

Ink: Rouge Opera

Brand: J Herbin

Country: France

Availability: 10 ml and 30 ml bottles, plus cartridges.

Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF, Lamy (EF/ F/ M /B, 1.1), Noodler’s Nib Creaper semi-flex

Description

The sample was gifted by a generous FPGeeks member.

This is more of a burgundy than a red. I’m assuming the colour was inspired by the plush seats of the Paris Opera.

It’s a wet ink, unsuitable for copy paper, with below-average lubrication.

I would say that if you’re an opera lover, this might be the ink for you; if not, prends garde à toi! 🌹

(Sorry, opera quotes will abound. The line is from the Habanera in Carmen and translates as “Beware!”)

Chroma

Writing Samples

Rhodia

Midori

Tomoe River 68 gsm

Hammermill 20 lb

Photo

 

Comparison

Water Test

Artwork

Queen of the Night

This little fountain pen sketch was inspired by my cat, who sometimes "sings" in early mornings, to be let out. Her yowling reminds me of from Mozart's The Magic Flute:



J Herbin Rouge Opera, Graf von Faber-Castell Stone Grey, Rohrer & Klingner Helianthus

Ink Characteristics

What I liked: Nice colour.

What I did not like: It’s a pinkish red. Maybe I'm not much into reds.

What some might not like: Very wet, low lubrication, longish dry times.

Shading: Subtle.

Ghosting: Yes, on cheap paper, unless you write with Japanese EF.

Bleed through: Yes, on cheap paper.

Flow Rate: Wet.

Lubrication: Slightly below average.

Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.

Start-up: Ok.

Saturation: Pastel.

Shading Potential: Subtle.

Sheen: No.

Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.

Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice.

Staining (pen): Did not notice.

Clogging: Did not notice.

Cleaning: Ultimately, it’s a dark pink ink. So, the more it stays, the more time it’ll take to clean.

Water resistance: Meh!

 

Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples, or any other comments. The more the merrier. 😊

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