on saleJacques Herbin 1670 Stormy Grey - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code JH-15009JT

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on saleJacques Herbin 1670 Stormy Grey - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code JH-15009JT

In Stock

out of stock

$31.50

MSRP $35.00

This 50ml bottle of Jacques Herbin 1670 Gris Orage (Stormy Grey) is a medium-dark grey fountain pen ink with an intense gold shimmer and sheen. It is an ink formulated for use in fountain pens, and comes in a 50ml glass bottle, made by the reputable French company Jacques Herbin. Each bottle cap is hand dipped in sealing wax, with a stamped "1670" seal on the front of the bottle, and is individually packaged in a collector edition box.

Due to the amount of particulate in this ink used to achieve the sparking look, you may experience restricted ink flow in some of your pens. We recommend shaking the ink thoroughly before filling and gently rolling the pen in your hands often to keep the shimmer effect consistent. This will also help prevent clogging. You will also want to be diligent about cleaning and maintaining your pen when using this ink.
Condition
New
Brand
Jacques Herbin
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Silver/Grey
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
18.3mm (0.72in)
Fast Drying
No
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

Yes
Freeze Resistant

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.

No
Volume
50ml
Iron Gall

Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.

No
Lubricated

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.

No
Pigmented

Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.

No
Scented
No
Water Resistant

Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.

No

Customer Reviews

Based on 63 reviews
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Earendil
Far less shimmer than expected

Shimmer is next to non existent, unfortunately, despite all the "shacking the bottle, rolling the pen" efforts.Medium shadowing, medium saturation, medium lubrication (Pilot Namiki Falcon SB gold nib).Not exactly the performance I expected with all this hype.Very nice bottle though

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James S.
Perfect Match

This was my first glitter ink, so it is a novel experience. My current interest is in matching ink to pens, and this color is a perfect match for the carbon fiber pen that I just arrived at in my rotation, so it is a very satisfying product.

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Anonymous
Not a Very Practical Ink

This ink arrived with a sticker on the outside of the packaging that basically said not to leave this in pens long term because it may clog them. As a result I decided to test it in my cheaper preppy pen. When you shake the ink, the gold metallic will mix with the ink, but the gold falls out of solution almost instantly and can be seen again from the underside of the bottle. As a result, if you DO want to risk putting this in a pen, you have to act fast. It's pretty, but not very practical at all. You cannot even really use it with a dip pen because of how fast the gold falls back to the bottom. It's a really expensive ink to be this difficult to use.

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Jose L.
Excellent ink

I really love the way this ink looks. I usually shake the bottle prior to filling a pen but I would recommend letting it settle for a few seconds before filling. The amount of gold is a lot so the ink looks rather gold vice black with a gold shimmer. This is a comment on nibs vice the ink itself: make sure your nib can handle particulates. My Kickstarter pens with Bock fees and nibs & my Lamy pens can handle The inks but the Twisby pens I borrowed from a friend don't like them at all. So be ready to try them out on different feeds

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Anonymous
how bout some labeling?

Ink was fine, but how about some labeling about your company and the name of the ink, in case I'd like to buy it again Don't you think that would be best for both of us

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.

What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.

Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.

Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.

Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.

You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.

My ink smells funny, is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.

It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!

What is your return policy for bottled ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.