Jacques Herbin Bleu Myosotis - 30ml Bottled Ink
This 30ml glass bottle of Jacques Herbin Bleu Myosotis blue fountain pen ink is elegantly labeled and has an integrated pen rest. Jacques Herbin ink is non-toxic and pH neutral, water based, flows smoothly, and uses all natural dyes.
Bleu myosotis ("Forget-me-not" blue) was named after the flower of that very same name. Based on the famous legend, a knight and his lady were taking a walk along the river. He bent over to pick up a flower for his lady but lost his balance with the weight of its armor and fell into the river. While drowning he threw the flower at his lady screaming "Forget-me-not". Thanks to that legend the myosotis had become the symbol of memory and remembrance. The bleu myosotis is also the closest color to the standard and traditional blue ink used by every French pupil.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Jacques Herbin
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Blue
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 18.5mm (0.73in)
- 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
- 30ml
- 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
Though the French name refers to forget-me-not flowers, I bought this because it's a close match to chickory, a very common autumn flower around here. It's a really beautiful and well-behaved ink, dark enough to read, but still comes across as a medium blue. Does well on cheap paper.
Herbin Bleu Myosotis is very slightly grayed but NOT dull; a very pleasing blue. And the "toned down" character is only discernible when compared to more vivid blues. When this bottle is empty, I'll purchase another. It flows well in my TWSBI Vac Mini (medium nib). While it goes on wet, it dries quickly. An excellent choice for a journal and a color that will delight the eye. I do a lot of writing for the purpose of memorizing � a habit I've had since a was a kid � so I go through a lot of paper. For this kind of writing I use an inexpensive glue-top tablet from Office Depot. None of my inks feather on this paper, yet the slower drying ones will smear. Bleu Myosotis doesn't. The attached blue ink swatch page will show that this ink may lean very, very slightly toward periwinkle, as does Diamine Blue Velvet, and Pilot Iroshizuku Ajisai. Herbin Bleu Nuit (purchased from Goulet) and Noodler Bad Belted Kingfisher lean slightly green (especially Bleu Nuit). The blue ink that I have yet to try in a pen is the more recently purchased Diamine Polar Glow (may try it today!). All the others I've used enough that I can recommend them and beautiful and well-behaved.
I love Herbin inks, I'm a fan of Bleu Pervenche et �clat de Saphir. This one flows considerably less well than the inks I tried so far, however. I feel my fountain pen tends to skip with this ink, which it doesn't do with the other inks I use. Not sure if this makes sense, but I observed this every time I tried Bleu Myosotis. The color is nice, albeit a bit pale - it dries significantly paler, in fact. I'm not going to order a bottle of this and will stick to the other Herbin blues I know and like!
I got this in my Beginner to Fountain Pen Ink sample set, and I am in love with this blue! It is such a pretty shade. That being said, on writing, it shows up as a vibrant, dark blue, but after some time, it fades to a pale, dusty blue/lilac colour.
This ink has a great blue-violet color! It isn't obtrusive, and it is very easy to read. It also seems to be more water-resistant than other ink brands, i'm not sure if that is true for all J. Herbin Inks. Overall, a great ink, I would definitely recommend it!
FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.