This 50ml glass bottle of Jacques Herbin 1798 Anniversary Amethyste de l'Oural fountain pen ink comes in a gorgeous bottle with a wax seal, worthy of this unique ink. This rich, deep purple ink has silver pigment particles suspended in it, achieving the sheen that is raved about by so many users. Jacques Herbin does include a fairly strict warning on the box, letting users know to clean out this highly saturated ink from your pen on a regular basis, but the ink is safe for fountain pens. The silver particles settle out of suspension fairly quickly, and these particles can be seen on the bottom of the bottle. The ink, and your pen, should be gently agitated before and occasionally during use.
Amethyst de l'Oural is inspired by the gemstone trade of the 16th and 17th centuries. Amethyst stones from Russia, Brazil and the island of Sri Lanka were eagerly sought after for the calming, meditative and lucid dream-like qualities.
Though similar to 1670 inks in depth and viscosity, the opening of the bottle is much wider, the wax top thicker, and the Jacques Herbin logo is engraved on the bottom of the bottle.
For a thorough review of this ink, check out our thINKthursday blog post.
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Volume - 50ml
Bottle Material - Glass
Color Group - Purple
Special Properties - Shimmer
This ink is intensely saturated with the added bonus of the silver sheen that it imparts! All you have to remember is to mix the ink by rocking back and forth to incorporate the silver into the ink. Also remember to do the same thing with your pen as you use it.
I've heard it is a very pretty color and, goodness, it is. May be my new favorite.
