Jacques Herbin Iris Sagesse — Ink Review #229
Jacques Herbin – Iris Sagesse Ink Review # 229 Originally posted on FPN: Feb 20, 2026 --- 🧾 Description Ink: Iris Sagesse Brand: Jacques Herbin Country: France Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF, Lamy (EF/F/M/B/ Stub 1.1), Hongdian Forrest Blade nib, Noodler’s Nib Creaper with Waterman W2 nib This ink is part of a new series available in 10 and 30 ml bottles. It appears that newer bottles in the classic line are now labelled “Jacques Herbin.” This ink is just gorgeous. With dry pens like a Lamy, it writes a pinkish colour and dries into a lovely spring iris blurple. The writing experience is out of this world, especially after reviewing several inks lacking in the lubrication department. It made most of my nibs sing. The ink can stain transparent sections and it’s a pain to clean. I needed a cleaning solution. Despite that, I really enjoyed writing, sketching, and drawing wit...