J. Herbin — Lierre Sauvage — Ink Review #98
J Herbin — Lierre Sauvage Ink Review # 98 Originally posted on FPN: Nov 18, 2023 Ink: Lierre Sauvage Brand: J Herbin Country: France Availability: cartridges, 10 ml and 30 ml bottles. Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF, Stub, Kaweco Sport (EF/F/M/B), Vintage Conway Stewart 330 flexible oblique nib Description This is one of my oldest bottles of ink; it is more than 10 years old. I thought I’d review it for fun. It’s a flat, boring green. The ink has decent water-resistance, with slightly below-average lubrication. The intriguing chroma doesn't translate into the colour. Chroma Writing Samples The ink had more character with the vintage flex nib. The quotes are from Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891), a French poet, and from the AZQuotes website . Rhodia Midori Tomoe River 68 gsm Hammermill 20 lb Photo Comparison Water Test Note how the ink bled through to the back of Mnemosyne paper after 10 seconds unde...