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J. Herbin

Rouge Grenat

Reds & pinks#8E2E3E

Founded in France in 1670, one of the oldest ink makers still operating. Its 1670 anniversary line is known for pronounced gold sheen.

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks
Approx. hex#8E2E3E
SheenNot typically noted
BrandJ. Herbin

Paper & pairing

Reds and pinks show the most dramatic shading of any color family: expect real variation between the edges and center of each letter. This ink will behave predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Cheap, highly absorbent paper (standard copier paper) will dull any ink's saturation and can cause feathering or bleed-through with wetter nibs.

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About J. Herbin

Founded in Paris in 1670, J. Herbin is the oldest ink maker still in business. Its 1670 anniversary line, launched to mark 350 years, is known for pronounced gold sheen.

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Storing and using the bottle

Bottled fountain pen ink has an effectively long shelf life when kept capped and out of direct sunlight: most inks remain usable for years. The main risk isn't the ink spoiling, it's a pen sitting inked and unused for weeks: that's what causes clogs, not the ink's age.

Frequently asked questions

What color family is Rouge Grenat?
Rouge Grenat falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Rouge Grenat have sheen?
Rouge Grenat is not typically noted for sheen. If you want that effect, browse similarly colored inks tagged with sheen in the ink library.
How should I store a bottle of Rouge Grenat?
Years, easily, as long as it stays capped and out of direct sunlight. The thing that actually shortens an ink's usable life is sitting unused inside a pen, not sitting on a shelf.
What paper works best with Rouge Grenat?
It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

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Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.