Herbin Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, 10ml - Opera Red

While I like the ink a lot, it came in a plastic bottle, not a glass one. And the label on the bottle says it's 30ml, not 100ml. Clearly that is wrong. So who is putting this ink in 100ml bottles with 30ml labels? Is this legitimate Herbin ink, or is someone counterfeiting? One way or another, the ink looks great and performs well. I just wish that, at this price, it didn't come in a cheesy plastic bottle with an incorrect label on it.

At first, I thought the product was very small, almost “sample” size as I’m used to the usual rectangular J. Herbin ink bottle. However, the photo clears that up and it does say 10ml which is metric, of course, being French and not the familiar U.S. designation (.34 oz). However, as with all my orders from this seller (Hyatt Family) it arrived quickly and well-packed. It’s a nice grey ink with greenish overtones and I’m sure I will write quite a few letters from this compact bottle. It also has a very secure screw top for travel. I’m very satisfied and will order again.

I love the color(Corail des Tropique) of this ink. It was one my first fountain pen inks , along with Noodler's Burma Road Brown. So far I really love the concept, packaging and colors of J. Herbin inks. I think maybe the consistency of the actual ink was a little too thin for my pen, a TWSBI Eco T with a fine nib. It works and looks fine but it's a mental adjustment every time I switch from a different brand of ink. I also think a considerable factor of that adjustment is not only the thinner consistency but also the lightness in value of this specific color. I think I'm realizing how great heavily saturated or darker colors are honestly. It's still a gorgeous ink with a fancy aesthetic.

Two problems with this ink. First, it is horribly light, much lighter than it appears on the bottle label on Amazon. I found it very difficult to read when I went back to read what I had written. Second problem, it comes in a 10 ML bottle. In case you don't realize, this is quite small. Because of how small the bottle is, when I put the pen in to fill it the ink overflowed the bottle and spilled all over my counter. I gave it two stars because if you want a light colored green ink then this might work for you. Just don't put the pen in the bottle too far!

Perle noire is... a rare find. It has in my opinion all the qualities I look for in a black ink. It flows well, has great contrast, and makes it easier to write on most available paper surfaces. This small bottle is easy to pack and works well with my old snorkel.

I bought this product because I thought it was in a glass bottle, will not be purchasing again because its plastic. Hope yall start using environmentally sustainable packaging.

This is one of my favorite reds. It’s a dark burgundy red with no orange tones. And being J. Herbin, it is always well behaved.

Thanks I like it

Bought this ink to use with a refillable fountain pen. I bought a small bottle to try, and as expected it was a teeny 10ml bottle (see pic with a coin for reference). I find the actual bottle itself a bit annoying to use, as its shape makes it a little bit difficult for me to refill the cartridge. As someone who is new to this, hopefully I can figure out a less messy way to do it in the future.I also plan on using it with a dip pen and when it runs low, will probably need to decant it into another container. Asides from this, I chose this ink for its general abilities - good opacity, and an ink that was easy to clean for pen maintainence. I have found both to be true thus far. With regards to drying time, I find it takes a bit longer than I expect (but please bear in mind I am very impatient, and have come from mainly using ballpoint pens!)I am not sure how this compares to other inks out there, but on the whole, I am pretty satisfied with this one and would not be averse to buying more when I run out!

Yeah, should read the descriptions better.Beautiful ink but in such a small bottle it’ll be finished after a few fills.Genuinely great colour and quality, as you’d expect from Herbin. Poor value for money in such a small bottle.Cute though.

There are a few “true black” ones that are on the market unlike Quink which is more grey and this one is one of my favourites - if not the favourite.I have been searching for a good black ink for everyday use and I like this one, it writes a little bit more “wet” than other inks with the same pen but not really noticeable - but more in the sense that the nib feels smoother rather than the ink being more (ie wet) - it’s almost like a tiny lubricant - which I prefer without using more ink.

It's hard to collect these and stop at 3 bottles- I always have the feeling I am in a sweet shop when selecting a bottle- a huge fan of pen and ink , they are hardly surpassed- if you choose white paper or antique white experiment with soft hues inca lol the brasil and this adorable myosotis blue which is an Edwardian shade and transform your mundane handwriting in to something unique all over again. Greatest quality and each lasts for years.

The colour brings the page alive.