J Herbin Rouge Caroubier

[Yazeh]

J Herbin Rouge Caroubier

I got this on a whim, knowing full well the colour is not the type I would appreciate. I couldn’t find anything redeeming about it, maybe you can 😛
It’s watery ink and lacks in the lubrication department especially if you use dryish pens and scratchy nibs. :(

I was surprised that the other reviewers mentioned quick dry times, in my experience it wasn’t the case.
I'm assuming that the colour is named after the Carob tree flower.

If I was to get a colour in this shade, I would go for Octopus Koala Red.

Let’s start with the boring chroma:
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Writing samples:

I went for humorous Christmas quotes.

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The colour doesn't seem right here ;)
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Photo: (artificial light)
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Comparison:
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Water test
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And finally, an "artwork", a quick sketch doodle in a lined notebook. Poor Kitty looks more like a cooked lobster :D
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· Pens used: Pilot F3A Ef, Lamy Safari(EF/F/M/B/Stub 1.1), Soennecken semiflex
· What I liked: Looking forward to emptying all my pens right away. :p
· What I did not like: Let’s say almost everything.
· What some might not like: Dryness.
· Shading: I didn’t see anything.
· Ghosting: Doesn’t like copy paper very much.
· Bleed through: Same as above
· Flow Rate: Wet
· Lubrication: Below average
· Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.
· Start-up: Did not notice.
· Saturation: Watery coral red.
· Shading Potential: Dismal.
· Sheen: No.
· Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.
· Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice.
· Staining (pen): Did not notice.
· Clogging: No.
· Cleaning: Easy
· Water resistance: Non-existent.
· Availability: cartridges, 10 ml, 30 ml bottles.



Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier :)

[LizEF]

Thank you, Yazeh, for enduring an ink with zero appeal to you just for our education and amusement! :) I'm not sure I would hate the color so much, but dry and poorly lubricated don't sound fun.

You're right, the chroma is yawnville.

I'm going to memorize that George Burns quote so I can share it with all my friends. :pound: It's just too true. "Relatives are optional." is pretty good, too.

:( Sad at the absence of a swatch kitty. Poor swatch.

:rain: What a good fellow Mr. Mouse is, finding a bigger umbrella so his friend doesn't get wet.

"Is it a cat-lobster?"
"No!"
"Is it a sunburned cat?"
"No!"
"Is it an embarrassed cat?"
"No!"
"It's a Fire Kitty! Coming to a fire engine near you!" :D

Thanks again, Yazeh! Always a joy reading your reviews. :) Hope you recover soon! ;)

[mizgeorge]

Haha! I wondered if you might get to this one in the Herbin trials (and this one really is a trial).

I completely share your opinion, though in its defence (if there is one), it's not too bad for drawing flowers with.

Thank you as always for a fab review of such a mediocre ink. I do hope you've got something better lined up for Kitty next time.

[Yazeh]

Thank you, Yazeh, for enduring an ink with zero appeal to you just for our education and amusement! :) I'm not sure I would hate the color so much, but dry and poorly lubricated don't sound fun.
I had my (over)dose of reds but ink being Christmas friendly, it seemed time sensitive ;)


You're right, the chroma is yawnville. :)


I'm going to memorize that George Burns quote so I can share it with all my friends. :pound: It's just too true. "Relatives are optional." is pretty good, too.

I loved that one too ;)


:( Sad at the absence of a swatch kitty. Poor swatch.
Sorry emptied the inks too fast and frankly I didn't want another lobster/fire kitty :D


:rain: What a good fellow Mr. Mouse is, finding a bigger umbrella so his friend doesn't get wet. :)


"Is it a cat-lobster?"
"No!"
"Is it a sunburned cat?"
"No!"
"Is it an embarrassed cat?"
"No!"
"It's a Fire Kitty! Coming to a fire engine near you!" :D
:pound:


Thanks again, Yazeh! Always a joy reading your reviews. :) Hope you recover soon! ;)
Me too ;)

[Yazeh]

Haha! I wondered if you might get to this one in the Herbin trials (and this one really is a trial). :D



I completely share your opinion, though in its defence (if there is one), it's not too bad for drawing flowers with.
I might give it a chance for drawing flowers. I'm sure it'll be lovely for accents :)


Thank you as always for a fab review of such a mediocre ink. I do hope you've got something better lined up for Kitty next time.
Most welcome! The next ink, much nicer and way more well behaved ;)

[Sailor Kenshin]

But at least Kitteh's in black tie for his Christmas tea.

I have this ink, and use it in a Preppy for editing. Can't recall if it seems to have a pinkish or orange cast, and I don't remember where my red Preppy is…😵*💫 But it has not seemed dry in the Preppy, or if it is, that's a plus, for use in marking up lousy printer paper.

Thanks, Yazeh. I love your Ink-splorations and sketches!

[Yazeh]

But at least Kitteh's in black tie for his Christmas tea.

Red tie you mean ;)


I have this ink, and use it in a Preppy for editing. Can't recall if it seems to have a pinkish or orange cast, and I don't remember where my red Preppy is…😵*💫 But it has not seemed dry in the Preppy, or if it is, that's a plus, for use in marking up lousy printer paper.
Yeah copy paper is much user friendly wth dry inks. It wicks the inks away :)


Thanks, Yazeh. I love your Ink-splorations and sketches!

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