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J Herbin Violette Pensée (Violet pansy) This is one of my oldest ink bottles (10-15 years old) and nearing the end. Pansy is derived from the French word Pensée (Viola × wittrockiana) There’s nothing much I can say about this ink. It’s wet ink, doesn't likes copy paper and like most purple inks it might stain, so bear that in mind, if using it in a transparent pen. Let's start with the chroma: Writing Samples: Photo: Comparison: Water test: and finally and ink art. I had lots of fun doing this going on a purple madness. I used some bleach to emphasis the mustaches. Note the sheen where excess ink has been put. As @InesF pointed out in this thread, the ink is set, but not dry · Pens used: Pilot F3A Ef, Lamy (EF/F/M/B, 1.1), Noodler’s Nibcreaper semi-flex · What I liked: A pleasure to write with. · What I did not like: Not waterproof. · What some might not like: It might stain. · Shading: I didn’t see much. · Ghosting: Yes, on copy paper. · Bleed through: Yes, on copy paper. · Flow Rate: Wet · Lubrication: Decent. · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice · Start-up: No problems. · Saturation: Decently saturated. · Shading Potential: Not much. · Sheen: No. · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice. · Staining (pen): It might. · Clogging: Did not notice. · Cleaning: I used only water. · Water resistance: Ok, but don't bank on it · Availability: cartridge, 10 ml, 30 ml bottles. Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier