J. Herbin — Vert Empire — Ink Review #103
J Herbin — Vert Empire Ink Review # 103 Originally posted on FPN: Dec 13, 2023 Ink: Vert Empire Brand: J Herbin Country: France Availability: cartridges, 10 ml, 30 ml bottles. Pens Used: Pilot F3 EF, Kaweco Sport (EF/F/M/B/Stub 1.9), Conway Stewart 330 with an oblique flex nib Description I was intrigued by the beautiful green-grey colour of this Herbin ink, and I was not disappointed. For me, it's an artist’s ink, mysterious and complex, great for washes and very pleasant for writing. The ink is wet, with below-average lubrication and massive shading that loves water. Like most Herbin inks, it doesn’t like copy paper. Chroma Writing Samples The text is from Pierre Corneille's Le Cid, 1637 tragedy. I've added a link for an English translation for those interested. https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/French/LeCidActI.php#anchor_Toc168900657 Rhodia Midori Tomoe River 68 gsm Hammermill 20 lb It doesn't like copy paper as ...