Yazeh Ink Reviews

  Jacques Herbin Vert Cactus   Ink Review # 219   Originally posted on FPN:  Dec 26, 2025   --- 🧾  Description Ink:  Jacques Herbin - Vert Cactus Brand:  Jacques Herbin Country:  France Available:  10/30 ml  J Herbin bottles. Pens Used: Pilot F3A EF, Lamy (EF/F/M/B/ Stub 1.1) ,    Jacques Herbin Vert Cactus  is part of a new series of five inks, available in classic 10 ml and 30 ml J. Herbin bottles. The ink  is wet and has lovely lubrication.  The colour  varies from a yellowish, murky green to a dark murky green, depending on the wetness of the pen and the nib size. If you want a darker version of  R&K Alt-Goldgrün , this can be a good candidate. The ink  has often surprised me with its dark green colour. For artists, this ink offers a wide range, from dark green to yellow-green, and one can achieve lovely golden greens when diluted.   ---   🧪  Chroma    ...

  Octopus Write & Draw Green Crane   Ink Review #  159   Originally posted on FPN: Nov 20, 2024   Ink:  Green Crane Brand:  Octopus Fluids Write & Draw Country:  Germany Availability:  50 ml bottles. Pens Used:  Lamy Safari (reverse EF, EF / F / M / B / Stub 1.1), vintage Sailor Deluxe flex. Description It's one lovely murky green. It sings on Japanese paper. Most inks from this series that I have reviewed sport a silver sheen on Iroful paper under artificial light only.   A waterproof, lightfast green, with slightly below average lubrication and very fast dry times.   Note on Octopus Write & Draw inks:  these are pigmented fountain pen inks. Octopus lists a two-year shelf life and recommends well-sealed pens with regular cleaning. They also note ISO 12757-2 / DIN ISO 14145-2 compliance. Chroma Writing Samples (scan) I used a reverse EF for the ultra extra fine line. Disclaimer: One of the side effects of revie...