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Les Essentielles - Noir Abyssal

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 familyBlacks & greys

Approx. hex#2E2E2E

SheenNot typically noted

BrandJ. Herbin

Paper & pairing

As a near-neutral tone, it reads as professional and safe for anything from journaling to signatures. 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 Les Essentielles - Noir Abyssal?

Les Essentielles - Noir Abyssal falls into Inktend's blacks & greys family based on its typical swatch color.

Does Les Essentielles - Noir Abyssal have sheen?

Les Essentielles - Noir Abyssal 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 Les Essentielles - Noir Abyssal?

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 Les Essentielles - Noir Abyssal?

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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