J. Herbin — Larmes de Cassis — Ink Review #56
J Herbin — Larmes de Cassis Ink Review # 56 Originally posted on FPN: Apr 11, 2023 Ink: Larmes de Cassis Brand: J Herbin Country: France Availability: 10 ml, 30 ml bottles and cartridges. Pens Used: Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B), Conway Stewart 330 (Vintage flex oblique), Jinhao 450, (fude nib) Description Larmes de Cassis translates to tears of blackcurrant. I assume it’s a poetic reference to crème de cassis , a liqueur added to white wine or champagne. The ink has below-average lubrication but is pleasant enough to write with. It has long dry times on Rhodia and decent water resistance. Writing Samples All quotes are by French authors, noblesse oblige! Rhodia Midori Tomoe River 68 gsm Note: Tomoe River used here is 68 gsm, not the thinner 52 gsm version commonly referenced in reviews. Hammermill 20 lb I won’t recommend it for thin, absorbent paper unless you have a light touch and use a finer nib. The ...