Jacques Herbin Poussiere de Lune - 30ml Bottled Ink
This 30ml glass bottle of Jacques Herbin Poussière de Lune dusty purple fountain pen ink is elegantly labeled and has an integrated pen rest. Jacques Herbin ink is non-toxic and pH neutral, water based, flows smoothly, and uses all natural dyes.
Poussière de lune (Moondust purple): a very poetic name, the color of the night when only the crescent moon is glowing in the dark.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Jacques Herbin
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Purple
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 18.5mm (0.73in)
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- No
- Shimmer
Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.
- No
- Freeze Resistant
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.
- No
- Volume
- 30ml
- Iron Gall
Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.
- No
- Lubricated
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.
- No
- Pigmented
Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.
- No
- Scented
- No
- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
- No
Customer Reviews
This is a great ink. Nice dark violet. Use it with a fine nib and you won't be overwhelmed.
This is a well 'behaved' ink and a very soft pretty color
Herbin Poussiere de Lune is a lovely, complex hue in the purple-plum-mauve range. It flows well in my TWSBI Vac Iris (medium nib) and dries fairly quickly. The color is neither muddy nor vivid � it is quite appealing � a good choice when a brightly-colored ink might not be appropriate. I cannot detect any hint of "brownishness." I'd say the saturation is mid-range. Poussiere de Lune coordinates well with my pen, too. I've been pleased with all my Herbin inks. I gave this one 4 stars instead of 5 merely because I do prefer more vivid inks, not because of any perceived defect. If you like the color, go for it! (It's also a great value.)
flows nice looks nice but if you're buying it for the vintage desaturated look of the sample it's more vibrant than that at least it was for me
There is a certain aesthetic that might be familiar if you've read the wonderful Petit Nicolas books by Ren� Goscinny or Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans. It is the world of S�y�s ruled paper, flex nib fountain pens, Duploy� shorthand... in short, we're talking about fee-paying boarding schools in France, especially in the Fifties and Sixties.Poussi�re de Lune, by Herbin, is synonymous with this world. It was, and remains, EVERYBODY'S ink and any self-respecting Frenchman will be familiar with it. It should be noted that, even though it's Purple with a capital P, this isn't at all a feminine sort of colour: it's entirely work or school appropriate, and, speaking from the male perspective, you won't "stand out" in a bad way if you make this your daily ink. I'd liken this to the borders of the Roman toga praetexta (worn by magistrates and holders of high office) or Tyrian purple.For sheer nostalgia points, it earns five stars. For anyone interested in the nostalgia factor, the trans-Channel equivalent would be the royal blue registrar's ink used in the offices of British lawyers (fun fact: it's guaranteed indelible). That said, the nostalgia factor does not distract from the pure fact that this is a technically excellent ink. Its flaws, such as they are, are that the formulation is slow-drying (allow thirty seconds to avoid smudges), very wet, and that it feathers like an ostrich. This ink REQUIRES good paper and a fine pen (I use a flex nib with it). Coarse stub nibs need not apply. Poussi�re de Lune was the inspiration for Rohrer and Klinger Scabiosa, so if you like the latter, you'll love the former (subject to the foregoing caveats). Note that it bleeds at the first whiff of moisture, so you might want to make sure your hands are dry. The ink is odour-free, smudge-free, with a fair bit of shading but no sheen at all. For the pleasure of writing, Herbin's Poussi�re de Lune is second to none. It gets my five-star rating. Technically, it's excellent. There's room for improvement but it's four stars at worst.
FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.
What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink?
Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.
Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.
Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.
Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens?
Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.
You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.
My ink smells funny, is it safe to use?
Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.
It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use?
Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!
What is your return policy for bottled ink?
We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.
To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.