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This ink sample package set contains 5 of our best selling Jacques Herbin 1670 anniversary ink collection fountain pen ink samples. Each 2ml sample comes in a labeled plastic vial.

This set of 5 samples includes Jacques Herbin 1670 Bleu Ocean, Emerald of Chivor, Rouge Hematite, Stormy Grey, and Violet Imperiale.

No substitutions. This set was last updated August 22, 2023. Specific sample sets are not packaged separately from other samples ordered.

Condition
New
Brand
Jacques Herbin
Type
Ink Sample Package Sets
Color
Assorted
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

Yes

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Beautiful inks!

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.

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Mary A.S.
Sparkly Tasting Menu

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.

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Anonymous
Loved these colors!

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.

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Anonymous
Beautiful inks

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.

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Anonymous
Now a Shimmer Fan

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.

FAQs about Ink Sample Package Sets

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.

Can I substitute a color in this set? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We are unable to make substitutions in any of our ink sample sets.

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.