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1670 - caroube de chypre

J. Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre is a deep reddish-brown ink with golden shimmer particles that create a subtle sparkle when light hits the page. Known for its excellent flow, moderate water resistance, and beautiful shading on quality papers, it performs well for everyday writing while maintaining an elegant appearance. The ink requires regular bottle agitation and pen maintenance due to its particulate content, making it ideal for enthusiasts who appreciate specialty inks with visual flair.

Properties
Color Family
Brown
Dry Time
20-35 seconds
Water Resistance
Medium
Shading
Low to Moderate
Sheening
Low to Moderate - green sheen
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

Everyday writingJournalingFine nib writingSpecial occasions

Similar Inks

J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of ChivorJ. Herbin Terre de FeuRobert Oster Golden BrownMontegrappa Coffee Brown

Reviews & Resources

Jacques Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre: Ink Review

This deep, rich brown ink features lovely shading, gold glimmer, and green sheen, making it exceptionally stunning. It offers medium dry time, good water resistance, high saturation, and medium flow suitable for everyday writing.

Ink Review #145: J. Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre

This ink shows low shading, medium green sheen on wetter pens and Tomoe River paper, and gold shimmer across papers. It performs well on copy paper and pairs excellently with wetter nibs like the Pelikan M800.

J. Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre Ink Review

A warm red-brown ink with golden flecks, excellent flow, moderate shading, and good legibility after water exposure. It's well-suited for everyday writing despite a narrow bottle neck for filling.

Ink Review: J. Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre

This deep chocolaty brown ink with gold flecks appears darker in dip pens and warmer in stub nibs like the Lamy Safari 1.1mm. Shake the bottle to distribute flecks evenly before use.

Ink Review: J. Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre - Fountain Pen Follies

A relatively low-maintenance reddish-brown ink with consistent flow, immediate startup, and surprising water resistance on various papers. Dry times vary from 10 seconds on absorbent paper to 30-40 on Rhodia with wet pens.

J.HERBIN 1670 CAROUBE DE CHYPRE REVIEW

This well-behaved ink offers brilliant color, sheen, shading, and gold particles without clogging or flow issues. Though good on its own, it feels mediocre compared to bolder 1670 inks like Emerald of Chivor.

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