The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen.
Specs
Name: Corail des Tropiques (Tropical Coral)
Maker: Jacques Herbin
Color Family: Pink
Properties: None
Purchased at: Goulet Pens
What’s in a name?
I couldn’t find anything specific about the name of this French-made ink, though it’s definitely an orange/pink coral hue.
Swatches
A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or sheen). But what about when you’re writing a letter or notes with it?
The above was written on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a Monteverde Monza fountain pen with a Flex nib.
Of course, for maximum effect you want to see it in light and in motion. The following video shows the ink swatched on Skylab Letterpress 160gsm cards.
Thoughts
This one is so very difficult to get an accurate photo of. It definitely writes more orange and dries more pink- somewhere between an apricot and a salmon, I think. In a larger nib, of course, the orange comes through more strongly.
It’s a well behaved ink and honestly, I can’t tell if I love the color or hate it. But it’s definitely unlike any other hue of ink I’ve written with!
*All pics and vid were taken using a Google Pixel 4a and color-adjusted to best reflect the hue of that ink.
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