Bleu Austral

ink review : Jacques Herbin Bleu austral - inkxplorations

Jacques Herbin Bleu Austral is a saturated blue-leaning teal that performs best in fine nibs or dry pens, showing heavy shading but prone to feathering on absorbent papers. The review highlights its wet flow, aesthetic shading, and technical shortcomings for a premium ink.

Ink Review #582: Jacques Herbin Bleu Austral

This review praises the beautiful color of J. Herbin Bleu Austral with medium shading and pink sheen, but notes feathering on Rhodia, some bleeding, and easy smearing despite average flow and 20-second dry time. It recommends alternatives like Robert Oster Blue Denim for better performance.

Jacques Herbin Bleu Austral – PEBBLE STATIONERY CO.

J. Herbin Bleu Austral is a highly pigmented deep teal similar to Ku-Jaku, but exhibits significant feathering and bleed-through on Tomoe River and Rhodia papers despite minimal sheen. The ink had a rough start in testing with a Platinum 3776 pen, performing better on Cosmo and Fabriano.

Ink Review: Jacques Herbin Essential Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk

This review covers Jacques Herbin Essential inks, noting Bleu Austral's saturated behavior and classic characteristics among the lineup. It discusses flow, drying, and personal preferences for color tones in fountain pen testing.

Jacques Herbin - Bleu austral - The Fountain Pen Network

Forum discussion on J. Herbin Bleu Austral describes it as a saturated blue-leaning teal ideal for fine nibs, with heavy shading but issues like feathering on absorbent papers. Users share experiences on its wet flow and performance compared to other inks.