on saleJacques Herbin Shimmering Ink Sample Bundle

I was expecting some issues to happen such as clogging, over flowing, and difficulties cleaning. However those issues have rarely happened, and thanks to Goulet pens How To guide I was able to fix these issues on no time. I will be buying a larger bottle of some of these inks for sure. The samples come with 2ML of ink, and that is a good bit of ink for sampling. The bottle is small, and if it wasn't for Goulet Pens How To guide showing me how to fill pens with these bottles I surely would've have made a major mess. Gently shaking the bottles for a while gets the ink mixed well and ready for filling. I could give reviews on each color but suffice it to say that these sample sets are very very worth it.

I've just tested 2 of these out so far, but happy to be able to purchase in small vial assortments rather than committing to a large bottle of just one. I've been using in a Benu Talisman , only partially filling the cartridge, and giving the nib/feed a good cleaning with bulb syringe between inkings. The level of shimmer has been consistent, and overall good flow. With this nib, which is very smooth, I'm getting slightly better flow on not-great paper with some tooth to it. On very smooth paper, such as Claire Fontaine, I will probably go with a pen with a wetter or broader nib. Good performer so far. I find the shimmer level to be plentiful, yet subtle, if that makes any sense, on the ones I've tried so far (Emerald of Chivor and Cornaline d'Egypte), maybe because the shimmer particles are small and mostly visible if I shift the page in the light.

I am an urban sketcher and was looking for some new ink colors to take out in the field with me. I really enjoyed all of the colors in the Jacques Herbin Shimmering Full Line in my Fude nib fountain pens. After trying out all the colors I chose Bleu Ocean, but hope to order other colors--stormy grey and caroube in the future.

Lovely inks, just the right amount of shimmer, and the sample sizes were really nice. I was surprised that I could fill my converter more than once for each vial! So far this is a great way to decide which one I want a bottle of.

I am having a ball taking Zoom meeting minutes with sparkling ink. But the bling IS subtle, which I like, and depends on the paper used. I might be able to get away with it IRL. The inks are lovely and smooth already, and the the bling hits the light.