Jacques Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre - Ink Sample

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Jacques Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre - Ink Sample

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Name: Jacques Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre - Ink Sample
Rating: 4.62 (13 reviews)

Product Code IS-JH-15045JT

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$3.25

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2ml Sample

2ml sample of Jacques Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre shimmering fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. This is a brown ink with a gold shimmer/sheen.

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: Ink Samples
Color: Brown
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: 2ml
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

Brown w/ pink undertones

This seems to be a lighter brown with some pinkish undertones. It’s lovely, but a bit drier when I used it. I had it in a fp with a medium nib and expected it to be a bit more juicy.

Really nice brown ink.

This is a lovely brown ink with a bit of red. The shimmer adds a nice touch. It goes down nice, and dry nicely too.

Way warmer in person

I bought this on a lark -- or maybe due to Goulet's Fall Marketing -- and I regret nothing. I found that the ink has a few hard starts in my Pilot Explorer, but that has been my experience with virtually all shimmery inks in virtually all of my pens. The color is beautiful. I normally think of brown as being boring -- but when the light hits the shimmer, its just out of this world. It even photographs well (note, photo isn't included because my test words are usually of the four letter variety, and other folks do a better job of the hash marks).all in all, a great value in. And a bottle is in my cart as I type this.

Eyedropper experiment = excellent result

I have been looking for a shimmer/sheen ink to add in my current ink collection. Emerald of Chivor has taken my heart ever since I got it. I decided to try out Jacques Herbin 1670 line one by one. There are more details in the picture. : )These are created by using dropper taking samples directly from the vials dropping onto the papers. No pens are involved in the process. P.S. please excuse my english... I can never spell words right. : ////

I like it but ...

I like this ink but i would prefer other shimmering inks

5 stars: 8 (62%)
4 stars: 5 (38%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Brown w/ pink undertones

This seems to be a lighter brown with some pinkish undertones. It’s lovely, but a bit drier when I used it. I had it in a fp with a medium nib and expected it to be a bit more juicy.

Really nice brown ink.

This is a lovely brown ink with a bit of red. The shimmer adds a nice touch. It goes down nice, and dry nicely too.

Way warmer in person

I bought this on a lark -- or maybe due to Goulet's Fall Marketing -- and I regret nothing. I found that the ink has a few hard starts in my Pilot Explorer, but that has been my experience with virtually all shimmery inks in virtually all of my pens. The color is beautiful. I normally think of brown as being boring -- but when the light hits the shimmer, its just out of this world. It even photographs well (note, photo isn't included because my test words are usually of the four letter variety, and other folks do a better job of the hash marks).all in all, a great value in. And a bottle is in my cart as I type this.

Eyedropper experiment = excellent result

I have been looking for a shimmer/sheen ink to add in my current ink collection. Emerald of Chivor has taken my heart ever since I got it. I decided to try out Jacques Herbin 1670 line one by one. There are more details in the picture. : )These are created by using dropper taking samples directly from the vials dropping onto the papers. No pens are involved in the process. P.S. please excuse my english... I can never spell words right. : ////

I like it but ...

I like this ink but i would prefer other shimmering inks

Stunning

Beautiful colour. Adds a shimmer to writing. Can have a slow flow, at times. A must to any ink enthusiast.

Golden milk chocolate

Excellent shimmer

Wonderful!

You really can't go wrong with any ink from J. Herbin, and Caroube de Chypre is no exception! Wonderful ink, beautiful sheen, you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic color.

A velvety red-brown with subtle gold glimmer and green sheen. Rich earth and fairy dust.Performance is typical of inks in this line -- it will run smoothly enough in most pens, but especially dry writers might experience a bit of clogging. Wetter nib/feed setups and low-absorption paper (Tomoe River and its ilk) will complement this ink most.

Love this color

I was surprised I could love a brown so much, but it's a really pretty ink. I also like that there are no ink flow or nib creep issues. If you're looking for a brown, this is the way to go. Something really delicate about it.

Beautiful Ink

I am so happy that I got a sample of this ink. It is a beautiful chocolatey brown that dries predominantly gold.

Beautiful color

I have found with sheening inks you have to have the correct light irbyou won't see anything. Candlelight or a dim lamp is ideal. It's a warm brown with a golden green sheen. It didn't clog any of my nibs or feeds and was relatively easy to clean. The piston filler in my Ahab did get stained a bit from it but that's to be expected from the plastic it's made from. I will purchase this ink again.

Brownish version of Rouge Hematite

I'm glad I only bought samples because I find it similar in effect to Rouge Hematite, and I have plenty of RH already. I think it's nice to use occasionally for a slight change, but I would stick to sample sizes for that slight change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens?

Yes! Shimmering ink (a fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in) 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 with shimmering ink. While it is safe to use in fountain pens, it may require a little extra maintenance.

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, especially with finer nibs.

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 regularly cleaning and maintaining your pen when using this ink.

For more information, check out our blog post on How to Write with Shimmering Ink, or watch the video here:

What does it mean if an ink has shading or sheen?

Shading is 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 is a characteristic of a fountain pen ink where, when ink pools, another color can be seen on top of the ink. It is more pronounced 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 may help obtain better sheening results in your writing.

How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial?

The technique depends on the fountain pen's filling mechanism.

Check out our blog post on How to Fill a Fountain Pen from an Ink Sample Vial, or watch the video here:

How much writing can I really do with 2ml?

We find that usually you can get 2 good fills for a typical converter with our ink samples, or one good fill with a large capacity piston-filling pen.

How much writing you can do depends on you more than anything else. It mostly depends on how big or small you write, and the nib size you’re using. We recommend experimenting with different nib sizes to find what works best for you.