Ink Review: J Herbin Rouge Opera

[Chrissy]

I have decided to review some of my inks. These aren't necessarily in any particular order.

This one is J Herbin Rouge Opera

• Sorry I forgot to do the water test on this form, but this isn't a waterproof ink
• Bearing in mind the paper I use is very smooth, this ink took 16-18 secs to dry.
• It flows reasonably wet and lubricates the nib quite well.
• It is currently available in packs of 4 x 10ml small glass bottles and 30ml glass bottles.
• It's available from many B&M shops and online retailers worldwide.

[PaperDarts]

Thanks for your review! I discovered this ink while researching a red ink for one of my nieces and couldn't resist a bottle. I agree, it is more of a pinky red than many on-line swabs indicate, but still at the red end of that spectrum. It's not an everyday ink for me but I like it a lot.

[ScienceChick]

I just ordered a bottle of Rouge Opera (in a heart-shaped bottle) so your review is very timely for me. From your very nice review, methinks I'll be quite happy when it arrives Thanks!

[VivienR]

I just ordered a bottle of Rouge Opera (in a heart-shaped bottle) so your review is very timely for me. From your very nice review, methinks I'll be quite happy when it arrives Thanks!

 

Just be aware, after open keep it straight up, otherwise you can face with messy ink loss.