tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post4840517071321104665..comments2024-01-19T03:42:09.902-08:00Comments on A love for fountain pens, inks, and handwriting - Peninkcillin: J Herbin Vert Olive ink reviewPeninkcillinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848625062603548050noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-29374871073071649822012-03-09T21:13:30.272-08:002012-03-09T21:13:30.272-08:00It's a lovely ink, provided you use it in the ...It's a lovely ink, provided you use it in the right pen, with the right paper. It's got a lot of shading but it's also watery but that's fine if you like that.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-58405001428715470012012-03-09T20:05:15.234-08:002012-03-09T20:05:15.234-08:00I just bought a bottle of Vert Olive. I haven'...I just bought a bottle of Vert Olive. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it but I was intrigued with the color. It is my favorite color. I have sweaters that color. I have fresh water pearl earrings and a matching necklace that color. Now I just to have figure out which brand of fountain pen would be most simpatico with Vert Olive. I tested it out in an old cheap calligraphy pen from my art school days (many decades ago). It isn't a great pen (nib too stiff for me) but it gave me an idea of what a lovely ink it is. I look forward to finding the right pen for this marvelous color.Queen Laliquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-37832264610245689932011-06-21T17:49:18.316-07:002011-06-21T17:49:18.316-07:00I really like this ink. I think it might look nice...I really like this ink. I think it might look nice on an off white paper.Gentianhttp://sketch-books.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-66341753948356753742011-04-01T17:55:17.654-07:002011-04-01T17:55:17.654-07:00No, haven't tried Army Green. It's not rea...No, haven't tried Army Green. It's not really on my list right now but perhaps later when I've exhausted the inks that attract me the most.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-11509437278752807502011-04-01T17:54:36.766-07:002011-04-01T17:54:36.766-07:00Just be aware that Gruene Cactus is a dark green b...Just be aware that Gruene Cactus is a dark green but if you like that, then go for it! What pen are you using for the Vert Olive?Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-90911585274878250952011-04-01T17:04:59.641-07:002011-04-01T17:04:59.641-07:00Oh! And have you tried Army Green? That is another...Oh! And have you tried Army Green? That is another in my regular rotation. Who knew I'd be such a fan of green ink?Deb Osoriohttp://www.facebook.com/deb.osorionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-62716277096833285022011-04-01T17:04:01.495-07:002011-04-01T17:04:01.495-07:00I've had Vert Olive for a while, and I *do* us...I've had Vert Olive for a while, and I *do* use it for writing...granted, no one else sees my writing at work...but I enjoy it. Based on your review, I think I will be purchasing Gruene Cactus.Deb Osoriohttp://www.facebook.com/deb.osorionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-30712711821022119562011-03-17T17:25:17.366-07:002011-03-17T17:25:17.366-07:00@Andy you could try getting a sample to see if you...@Andy you could try getting a sample to see if you like it. It is rather expensive... and they have other equally beautiful shades. And then there's Diamine with their range of bright colors...<br /><br />@The Classicist thanks! I can see how many people would consider this too bright. That's why I think it would be better suited for drawing. As for water resistance... it looks like bright inks from Herbin and Diamine are not very resistant. Check out my <a href="http://peninkcillin.blogspot.com/2011/02/diamine-orange-ink-review.html" rel="nofollow">review of Diamine Orange</a>. Just a little exposure to water wipes out any trace of the ink.Peninkcillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00848625062603548050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-14641854463942954472011-03-17T16:36:26.705-07:002011-03-17T16:36:26.705-07:00Nice Review! It looks like a very nice green, but ...Nice Review! It looks like a very nice green, but I personally would prefer it a bit darker. My only potential beef with this ink though is it's lack of waterproof qualities...The Classicisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353968049774037252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-8631618506146503862011-03-17T13:34:17.585-07:002011-03-17T13:34:17.585-07:00Wow, that is a really beautiful green. I am a real...Wow, that is a really beautiful green. I am a <a href="http://writinginstruments.blogspot.com/2010/10/pick-pen-uni-ball-vision-green-and.html" rel="nofollow">really big fan of green ink</a>, but I have never tried an olive-hued one! I've been thinking about getting out the ol' fountain pen and cleaning it out and using it again. <br /><br />Thanks for the review!Andy @ Woodclinchedhttp://woodclinched.comnoreply@blogger.com