on saleJacques Herbin Bleu Austral - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-JH-13116JT

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on saleJacques Herbin Bleu Austral - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-JH-13116JT

In Stock

out of stock

$2.21

MSRP $2.95

2ml sample of Jacques Herbin Bleu Austral fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Established in Paris in 1670, the Maison HERBIN initially specialized in the sealing wax, fine stationery and ink trade, and imported shellac from India. Since this founding their aim has been to "Give body and color to our thoughts." The adventure of one of the oldest ink makers in the world began over three hundred years ago but its products have expanded into a complete universe of inks, writing instruments, stationery, and other goods for amateurs and connoisseurs of the lettering arts.

Condition
New
Brand
Jacques Herbin
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Turquoise/Teal
Fast Drying
No
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

No
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

Customer Reviews

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William S.
A Great medium blue

An ink with a very nice line color regardless of the pen you use, you will have a very nice vivid color throughout your lines, text, and a slight shading quality if you use a broader nib.

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Danielle C.
Perfect!

This is a perfect match for my Twsbi 580 Prussian Blue. I have a medium nib and the shading is incredible. It's one of my favorite purchases and I'm so happy to have found such a beautiful match for this pen. It's quite the color, to me, more of a dark teal.

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marileemac
My new favorite ink color

This ink is so beautiful. Herbin's 1670 Emerald of Chivor was the perfect everyday teal color for me, but I didn't want to keep a shimmer ink in my pen permanently. Bleu Austral is exactly what I was looking for -- beautiful teal, maybe the same color? and no shimmer. I bought a sample size and I will be getting a full bottle soon. This is my go to color for journaling.

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JonBoy
Excellent match for 580 ALR Prussian Blue

A very well behaved ink in my TWSBI Diamond 580 ALR in Prussian Blue Mine is a 1.1 stub and this ink goes with that pen like peanutbutter and jelly. A bit pricey by the bottle (just bought the wife some Emerald of Chivor) but after a few more samples I'll likely end up getting one. Very nice looking and a very close match for the 580 prussian blue!

J
Jayne P.
Beautiful ink

Certainly a beautiful colour with great saturation.

FAQ about Ink Samples

How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It 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.

How much writing can I do with 2ml of ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It really depends on how big or small you write, and the nib size you’re using. We find that usually you can get 2 good fills for a typical converter with our Ink samples, or one good fill with a piston-filling pen. How much writing depends on you more than anything else, so we recommend experimenting with different nib sizes to find what works best for you. 

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.

What's your return policy for ink samples? 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.