Good news on the “save the gold” front!

24 Thursday Oct 2013

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Last night I emailed J. Herbin expressing my disappointment that the original formulation of Rouge Hematite is not made anymore, and this morning I was surprised to find a response email waiting for me. I’m very happy to say that it looks like the awesome original formula is coming back!!! 😀

Here’s the text if the email:

The manufacturer is going to bring back the original red ink. I do not have
a time table yet! Thank you for writing; I am forwarding your mail to Herbin right now.

Thank you J. Herbin for listening to us! You’ve made me a very happy boy today.

#savethegold1670

02 Sunday Jun 2013

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I’ve emailed J. Herbin and expressed my disappointment at their removing of the golden particulates that made the original formula of the inks so unique and beautiful. I know there have always been detractors to the look, but there are more people who love it than hate it.

If you love the original formula and want your sheen back, email J. Herbin and let them know!

RE: Rouge Hematite’s Sheeny Golden Bits…

31 Friday May 2013

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Here’s the response I received from J. Herbin regarding my question about their dulling down of Rouge Hematite:

Yes, we had to take the gold like die out of the formula as it had a
tendency to thicken too fast and there was a danger of clogging some
fountain pens.
I’m very sorry.

I guess I’ll be taking only tiny sips from my bottle of the original formula like people do with Parker Penman Sapphire and MB British Racing Green…

*le sigh*

😥

J. Herbin Rouge Hematite: Original vs Current Formula

25 Saturday May 2013

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Here’s the pre-shaken amount of sediment in the original version of Rouge Hematite (left) versus the current version (right).

They took away some of my sheeny dust!

*hmph*

The Salz Bros. Peter Pan Fountain Pen

24 Wednesday Apr 2013

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Itty bitty flex nib!

Water Resistance Test

16 Saturday Mar 2013

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J. Herbin Rouge Hematite 1670

24 Monday Dec 2012

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My love of this ink cannot be summed up in one post. It’s one of the most stunning inks when on the page—even non-fountain pen users agree.

J. Herbin Diabolo Menthe

03 Monday Dec 2012

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Here’s an interesting ink offering from J. Herbin, though I can’t say I see myself ordering a full bottle any time soon. I’ll stick with my favorite Herbin green—Vert Réséda.

J. Herbin Éclat de Saphir

01 Saturday Dec 2012

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This is a violet-blue ink similar to its more heavily dyed brother, Bleu Ocean. I’m not sure if my sample was a fluke, but it is VERY violet tinged. Performance is surprisingly lacking for the normally well behaved Herbin ink.

J. Herbin Bleu Ocean 1670

27 Tuesday Nov 2012

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A very violet-tinged blue ink. I was disappointed in its performance, and, honestly, on general principle because J. Herbin didn’t give this ink the gorgeous sheen that has drawn so many faithful to Rouge Hematite, it’s blood red sister ink.