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 "si...