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corail des tropiques

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J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques is a well-behaved, matte pastel coral ink with subtle pink-orange tones and a slight grey undertone, known for its unique summery color that's uncommon among fountain pen inks. It offers good flow, no feathering, low shading, and readable coverage on quality papers, though it may be light for extended reading. Ideal for those seeking a cheerful, subtle coral for everyday writing, journaling, or note-taking in medium to broad nibs.

Properties
Color Family
Orange
Dry Time
15-30 seconds
Water Resistance
Low
Shading
Low
Sheening
None
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

Everyday writingJournalingNote-taking

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Reviews & Resources

Ink Review #458: J Herbin Corail des Tropiques

This review praises J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques as a well-behaved, pretty coral ink with a grey undertone in swabs, medium show-through, and low water resistance. It performs nicely on Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm papers with no feathering and a 20-second dry time.

Ink Review: J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques - Notebook Joy

J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques is described as the best coral-colored ink, with a lovely pink-orange tone that's smooth and legible in a medium nib, though light for long passages. It's recommended for summer use despite being somewhat pale.

Ink Review: J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques - The Well-Appointed Desk

Corail des Tropiques offers subtle, shaded peachy coral without bright oranges or sheen, providing good coverage and readability compared to lighter J. Herbin inks. It's preferred over Diamine Coral for its dusty, beachy vibe.

Corail des tropiques, by J. Herbin

This review finds J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques disappointing due to its unique but 'ugly' salmon-coral color that's neither pink nor orange, making it poorly suited for practical writing despite no standout performance issues.

thINKthursday – J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques - Anderson Pens

J. Herbin Corail des Tropiques flows well without feathering or bleedthrough on Rhodia paper, standing out from drier J. Herbin inks. It's highlighted for its good performance in everyday writing.

Jacques Herbin Corail Des Tropiques - Ink Review

This well-behaved ink shows no bleeding or feathering on test sheets and is considered safe for various papers. It's praised for reliable performance in fountain pens.

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