J Herbin Bleu Myosotis (cartridge)

[Yazeh]

J Herbin Bleu Myosotis (Cartridge)

Thanks for @Lithium466 for the sample.
After reviewing the complex Kobe #56 ink, it was difficult to warm up to this ink. There’s nothing inherently wrong about it, but the name!t doesn’t correspond to the sky-blue colour of forget-me-nots, unless in France the flowers are blurple or blue-black
I think Herbin would have been better off exchanging this one with Bleu Pervenche. 😛

I had some problem with the cartridge and the flow. I pressed the cartridge, several times to prime the feed and finally, I realized I had managed to puncture ever so slightly the cartridge, a first. However, afterwards the pen wrote perfectly fine.

The ink writes purple and dries to a muted blue-black. I didn’t bother to ink up a flex nib for this one.
Also, the Japanese Ef line was created through reverse writing.

In retrospect the colour looks like a nice blue-black on white Tomoe River paper, but I still can't warm to it.

Let's start with the chroma:
Chroma - Herbin Myosotis.jpeg

Writing Samples:
Rhodia- Myosotis 1jpeg.jpg

Midori- Herbin Myosotis.jpeg

TR68 Myosotis.jpeg

Hammerville - Herbin.jpg
Photo:
Myosotis.jpg
Comparison:
The R&K is Königsblau
Comparison - Myosotis.jpg
Water test:
Ink is more water resistant than Éclat de Saphir
Watertest - Myosotis.jpeg
and finally an artwork, Forget me Not on Fabriano Watercolour paper
Other inks used are:
J Herbin Bouton d'or
De Atramentis Document Red
SketchInk Klara + Marlene
Noodler's Pasternak




· Pens used: Kaweco (EF/F/M/B, BB)
· What I liked: Putting my water brush in the cartridge and drawing with it
· What I did not like: The name not corresponding to the colour 😛
· What some might not like: My review
· Shading: It shades
· Ghosting: Yes, on cheap paper.
· Bleed through: Yes, on cheap paper.
· Flow Rate: It didn’t gorge the feed like some inks do.
· Lubrication: A bit on the dry side
· Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.
· Start-up: Ok
· Saturation: Pastel
· Shading Potential: Nice.
· Sheen: No.
· Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.
· Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice.
· Staining (pen): No.
· Clogging: Did not notice.
· Cleaning: Easy
· Water resistance: Ok, better than Éclat de Saphir.
· 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

[Sailor Kenshin]

Myosotis Bleu was one of my first inks, from the JHerbin collecting phase. I only have a bottle, no cartridge, but yes, it's...dusty bleu. And I haven't used it in some time. When I do it will be in a sopping wet, broad nib.

What I like: E-Z cleanup. Kitteh and Mousie displaying their usual savoir faire; Mousie dreaming in a field of flowers; and your thoroughgoing review. Thanks again, Yazeh!

[Yazeh]

Myosotis Bleu was one of my first inks, from the JHerbin collecting phase. I only have a bottle, no cartridge, but yes, it's...dusty bleu. And I haven't used it in some time. When I do it will be in a sopping wet, broad nib.

What I like: E-Z cleanup. Kitteh and Mousie displaying their usual savoir faire; Mousie dreaming in a field of flowers; and your thoroughgoing review. Thanks again, Yazeh!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your kind words 🙏🙏🙏

[mizgeorge]

Thank you Yazeh - I'm only popping in briefly, but had to stop and comment on the fabulous artwork in particular. Kitty in the flowers brought me real happiness

I met a beautiful cat today who sat just wanted to be held and petted and it was perhaps the most uplifting thing that has happened to me in ages. Coupled with managing to get out for a drive and see the signs of spring everywhere, and the joy of my lovely daughter's birthday, I managed to feel the best I have in some time.

[LizEF]

Thanks, @yazeh! Sorry I don't have the energy or time to comment fully. Love the cat-in-ink-bottle again, and lovely flowers drawing.

[Yazeh]

Thank you Yazeh - I'm only popping in briefly, but had to stop and comment on the fabulous artwork in particular. Kitty in the flowers brought me real happiness

I'm glad that my attempt at art, brought you happiness

I met a beautiful cat today who sat just wanted to be held and petted and it was perhaps the most uplifting thing that has happened to me in ages. Coupled with managing to get out for a drive and see the signs of spring everywhere, and the joy of my lovely daughter's birthday, I managed to feel the best I have in some time.

I'm glad that a beautiful cat, the promise of spring and flowers and your daughter's birthday, brings you so much joy. I pray that soon, you find healing 🙏🙏🙏

[Yazeh]

Thanks, @yazeh! Sorry I don't have the energy or time to comment fully. Love the cat-in-ink-bottle again, and lovely flowers drawing.

Hope you're alright and rested. There's no rush. Glad my little drawings bring you joy

[Sailor Kenshin]

Thanks, @yazeh! Sorry I don't have the energy or time to comment fully. Love the cat-in-ink-bottle again, and lovely flowers drawing.

Hope you're alright and rested. There's no rush. Glad my little drawings bring you joy

Ditto that…

[LizEF]

Thanks, @yazeh! Sorry I don't have the energy or time to comment fully. Love the cat-in-ink-bottle again, and lovely flowers drawing.

Hope you're alright and rested. There's no rush. Glad my little drawings bring you joy

Ditto that…

Thank you! By 5pm yesterday, I had a massive headache that Excedrin barely put a dent in, and still haven't slept since around 6am yesterday morning. The headache was finally gone by around 10:30 this morning. Were it not for the headache and lack of sleep, I'd be a bit better.

But, there's far more to the story than that. I had lunch with friends from my former employer (all of us left there except 2) and then went for a little detour... I don't want to derail Yazeh's thread, so you can find the details in my FPN thread. And they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here's a picture, that sort of explains everything:



Pray for us!

[Yazeh]

@LizEf, you, Smoke and Klaw can always derail my threads and welcome to the lovely new addition and hopefully playmate

[LizEF]

@LizEf, you, Smoke and Klaw can always derail my threads and welcome to the lovely new addition and hopefully playmate

Thank you!

[mizgeorge]

Oooh! New kitty. I think I may be in love (and very jealous!)

[LizEF]

Oooh! New kitty. I think I may be in love (and very jealous!)

That's just the toxoplasmosis gondii talking. He woke us (me and Klaw) up 1.5 hours early. Manage to get Klaw to eat not too far from the door to the kitten room. Meanwhile kitten ate a huge meal (I'm beginning to think Klaw doesn't like eating a lot at once - even now he barely eats that much in one meal, let alone when he was 10 weeks.) Then it was time for cuddles, playing with his tail, and now it's bath time. And he's a loud purrer.

[Yazeh]

and now it's bath time. And he's a loud purrer.

Inspired by this line:
Sailor Kiwa guro
J Herbin Bleu Myosotis
J Herbin Éclat de Saphir
J Herbin Bouton d'or
Noodler's Polar Brown

[LizEF]

and now it's bath time. And he's a loud purrer.

Inspired by this line:
Sailor Kiwa guro
J Herbin Bleu Myosotis
J Herbin Éclat de Saphir
J Herbin Bouton d'or
Noodler's Polar Brown

Thank you!! Love this - absolutely love it!

[Yazeh]

Thank you!! Love this - absolutely love it!

Well your prompt was much more inspiring that Inktober

[catbert]

Thank you!! Love this - absolutely love it!

Well your prompt was much more inspiring that Inktober

Well I think your Inktober art is inspired and inspiring.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Thanks, @yazeh! Sorry I don't have the energy or time to comment fully. Love the cat-in-ink-bottle again, and lovely flowers drawing.

Hope you're alright and rested. There's no rush. Glad my little drawings bring you joy

Ditto that…

Thank you! By 5pm yesterday, I had a massive headache that Excedrin barely put a dent in, and still haven't slept since around 6am yesterday morning. The headache was finally gone by around 10:30 this morning. Were it not for the headache and lack of sleep, I'd be a bit better.

But, there's far more to the story than that. I had lunch with friends from my former employer (all of us left there except 2) and then went for a little detour... I don't want to derail Yazeh's thread, so you can find the details in my FPN thread. And they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here's a picture, that sort of explains everything:



Pray for us!

Him pretttyyyyyy!

[LizEF]

Him pretttyyyyyy!

Yes, he is. And things are on the up this morning - a good day for increased hope.

[Yazeh]

Thank you!! Love this - absolutely love it!

Well your prompt was much more inspiring that Inktober

Well I think your Inktober art is inspired and inspiring.

Thanks to a great and inspiring company!