J. Herbin Rose Tendresse — Ink Review #170
J Herbin Rose Tendresse Ink Review # 170 Originally posted on FPN: Feb 06, 2025 Ink: Rose Tendresse Brand: J Herbin Country: France Availability: 10 ml and 30 ml bottles, cartridges. Pens Used: Hongdian M2 EF, Lamy Safari (EF / F / M / B / Stub 1.1), Pilot F3A. 🧾 Description This is a tender pink from J Herbin. I tried to be factual, but I found it hard to be impartial because I viscerally dislike this ink. I love roses, especially pink ones. But this ink reminds me of Pepto-Bismol. It is low on lubrication, has no water resistance, and the writing experience with Lamy Safari was dismal, except with the M and B nibs. Pilot F3A was not a happy match either. Hongdian M2 liked it; I did not. A mix of a few drops with darker J Herbin inks can improve lubrication and make the colour more interesting. If you like shading, use a wet pen and a smooth, buttery nib. The scans make it look faint, but the writing is legible in real life. 🧪 Chroma C...