J. Herbin Poussière De Lune

[white_lotus]

I suspect that it doesn't take long for anyone and everyone who enjoys pen and inks to become aware of inks from J. Herbin of France. They are highly regarded, and have been around for a long time. One of their famous colors is this one, Poussière de Lune (Moon Dust). It is a soft red-violet tone that is very nice.

 

As I was writing my review I discovered that there had been a change in the formulation perhaps a few years ago. I got my sample a few years ago as well, so I am not certain if this is the new formulation or the old one. If considering a purchase, you may want to evaluate the various swabs and sample writings/scribbles on retail web sites, and perhaps purchase a sample before committing to a bottle, if you are in doubt. Because if my sample is of the old version, the new version may not be the same. I think my version is the new one, but I'm not sure. Caveat emptor.

 

The usual papers were used: MvL=Mohawk via Linen, Hij=Hammermill 28 lb inkjet, TR=Tomoe River.

 

Probably not as dark as it appears in this picture.

 

 

 

It appears to be a single dye ink formulation.

 

The ink does not appear to be very water-resistant. But there could be enough ink left over to help recreate the writing, all depending upon conditions.

[Barkingpig]

Thank you for a review of one of my favorite inks. You as always answer any questions a first time user could ask in considering this ink & I hope others will take a chance to try this beauty.

[emstardeluxe]

Nice review

I'm looking forward to receiving my sample of this

Edited March 6, 2016 by emstardeluxe

[dapprman]

This is my daily ink, and has been for about a year. While it's hard to tell from your scans I think the new formulation may be more brown on drying, for wet it looks as above (almsot like a burgundy wine), but dried it looks like, err, dried burgundy wine on paper. I like it

[ENewton]

I believe this is the current formulation. The older one would have less red.

[Ceilidh]

A favorite of mine as well. At first I thought it was dull, but I've moved away from very saturated inks and this color is lovely.

[wastelanded]

Excellent review, as always. This was one of my Indispensible Inks before they changed it: now, the grey undertone seems to be gone. Even so, it's still a beautiful ink.

[helene20]

Thanks for the review. I like some of their inks but not all of them.

[Mannyonpil]

This is one of my favorites as well. I usually have at least one pen inked with this.