Writing

Café des îles (Island Coffee): a light brown color reminder of the great coffee smell enjoyed at the terrace of a café in a far away island. Bottle 30 ml

Ambre de Birmanie (Amber from Burma): amber is a fossilized tree resin mainly used as ornaments in the jewelry industry. Worn as jewelry since Antiquity, it was simply added onto a metal chain or skillfully crafted as a pendant. Bottle 30 ml

Vert Empire (Empire Green): this color represents the proclamation of Napoleon Bonaparte on December 2nd 1804 as the French Emperor at the cathedral Notre-Dame in Paris. Napoleon Bonaparte famously crowned himself Emperor taking the imperial crown (the laurel crown) from the hands of Pope Pie VII to put it on his head. He then crowned his wife Josephine...

Vert Olive (Olive Green): the color refers to the olive tree, a Mediterranean tree which provides olive oil. In France, the olive tree is a symbol of the summer holidays, the cicadas and the popular novels of that region from the renowned writer Marcel Pagnol. Bottle 30 ml

Vert Pré (Meadow Green): a very fresh green for the spring season, the color of the prairie and the new grass growing right after the end of winter. Bottle 30 ml

Rouge Caroubier (Carob Red): the caroubier is a tree measuring from 5 to 7 meters and can reach 15 meters exceptionally. It is cultivated for its fruit, the carob. Bottle 30 ml

Bleu Nuit (Night Blue): this is the darkest color after the "perle noire" ink. A color symbol of the sky at night when bursting with stars in the summertime. Bottle 30 ml

Bleu Myosotis (Forget-me-not Blue): named after the flower of that very same name. Based on the famous legend, a knight and his lady were taking a walk along the river. He bent over to pick up a flower for his lady but lost his balance with the weight of its armor and fell into the river. While drowning he threw the flower at his lady screaming...

Perle Noire (Black Pearl): the black ink was the first created by Jacques Herbin, with an exceptional quality. He gave it the name "Perle Noire" for its preciousness. Bottle 30 ml

It is best to use with a fairly thick nib, a pen or a brush for writing, calligraphy or drawing. Not suitable for fountain pens. 30ml

Red is the colour of colours : it is the symbol of power in Antiquity, happiness in China or passion today. Rouge d’Orient is at the same time a dark and vibrant shade, and has a royal intensity. This ink is available in standard large format cartridges. 7 cartridges

Blue radiating and deep in an intense and haunting tone. Southern blue evokes the turquoise reflections of the South Seas. This ink is available in standard large format cartridges. 7 cartridges

Flagship of Jacques Herbin, Noir Abyssal is an ink of exceptional quality. Its rich, voluptuous black tint adorns itself with a deep colour as it dries, evoking tropical nights. This ink is available in standard large format cartridges. 7 cartridges

This decorative ink is pigmented. It is best to use with a fairly thick nib, a pen or a brush for writing, calligraphy or drawing. Not suitable for fountain pens. Dark papers enhance their effects. 30ml

Fine and subtle ink, floral and fruity scents to perfume all your writings!Ink that can be used with a fountain pen and a nib holder.Bottle 30 ml

Larmes de Cassis (Blackcurrant Tears): this ink with a dark purple hue is the symbol of grievance and penitence (Tears). Bottle 30 ml

Rose Cyclamen (Pink Cyclamen): this color is also a flower from the very same name. A bold pink with a light touch of purple. Bottle 30 ml

Bouquet d’antan (Bouquet of yesteryear): It represents a bouquet that can be found at an elderly’s house. The color is the symbol of nostalgia of the time that has gone by. Bottle 30 ml

Vert Réséda (Reseda Green): reseda is a plant famous for its delightful fragrance. Bottle 30 ml

Bleu Azur (Azure Blue): a frank blue for a wandering mind, a dream, an escape to the seas and the Caribbean beaches. A fresh and young color, a reminder of the holidays. Bottle 30 ml

Welcome to Paris ! New collection on the theme of Paris, the city where the Jacques HERBIN house was born. You will find 5 new colors of writing inks, developed especially for this range. These 5 Jacques Herbin inks take you through the streets of Paris for a historical tour. Les Toits de Paris (The roofs of Paris), Zinc contributes to the charm of...

Welcome to Paris ! New collection on the theme of Paris, the city where the Jacques HERBIN house was born. You will find 5 new colors of writing inks, developed especially for this range. These 5 Jacques Herbin inks take you through the streets of Paris for a historical tour. Les Toits de Paris (The roofs of Paris), Zinc contributes to the charm of...

Vert Amazone is at the same time an intense and luminous green, inspired by the wild shores of the great river of South America. Vert Amazone ink has a vivid tint and gives nuance when used for colour swatches. This ink is available in standard large format cartridges. 7 cartridges

Fine and subtle ink, floral and fruity scents to perfume all your writings!Ink that can be used with a fountain pen and a nib holder.Bottle 30 ml