Seeing as how it has been pouring rain for the past five days, I decided to bring a little sunshine into the dreariness by pooling all of the iPhone photos I took during last summer’s Road Trip and creating a little video.
I hope you enjoy the trip as much as I did! One special note: I used my iPhone in a jazz club to surreptitiously record the music you’ll hear during the New Orleans pictures =)
Lovingly referred to as: NaNoWriMo
Fifty thousand words in thirty days.
On your marks. Get set. Write!
Mon Dieu! Un, deux, trois! Crème brûlée! Mardi gras!
Something about this J Herbin Vert Réséda makes me reach for any and all French words that are tucked away in hidden corners of my alleged mind. It’s a beautiful green, which is not something you’ll see me type very often. I’m not overly fond of green inks, but this one rates high on the Moxie Meter and has both my respect and attention.
If you like beaucoup saturation, use this with a wet nib. You’ll not be disappointed. If you want something less énergique, a drier nib will provide excellent results.
I was expecting dramatic shading from this ink but somehow could only demonstrate something subtle. We’ll call this a failure on my part.
Where feathering and bleeding are concerned, Vert Réséda is perfectly civilized on both Rhodia and Clairefontaine. When used on Moleskin paper, a hint of cantankerous behavior will be noted.
Drying time is excellent when applied in moderation. If you prefer wet nibs, then you’re already accustomed to a slightly longer dryer cycle.
If you like green ink and have not yet tried Vert Réséda, I’d advocate its placement on your shopping list. If you’ve had trouble finding a green ink to suit your needs and fancy (or your fancy needs), Vert Réséda might well be the magic mix. As for me, I’m off to practice French…
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Please Note: You are not seeing the exact color of this ink. You are seeing the color as interpreted by my scanner, as compressed using JPEG, and as displayed by your monitor. Is it close to the real thing? Probably somewhat close. But exact it is not.
Ergo, therefore and hence, if you would like an honest to goodness, genuine, hand-written sample of this ink, just leave a comment stating such desire. I’ll be happy to send you a postcard*.
* Offer valid world-wide for as long as I have this ink on-hand. Offer void where prohibited, licensed or taxed. This item is furnished “as is”. No warranty is provided, whether express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchatability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the item will be error-free.