Writing

"What started out as a good product is now becoming a passion of mine." That’s what the Octopus Fluids' chemist, Dr. Kai-Oliver Schäfer said when he was developing these high-quality writing inks. "It’s no longer about writing something beautiful – it’s about beauty itself!"The parameters he used to assess the quality go beyond colour and saturation. With...

"What started out as a good product is now becoming a passion of mine." That’s what the Octopus Fluids' chemist, Dr. Kai-Oliver Schäfer said when he was developing these high-quality writing inks. "It’s no longer about writing something beautiful – it’s about beauty itself!"The parameters he used to assess the quality go beyond colour and saturation. With...

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

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

Rouge Opéra (Opera Red): this is the red of passion, the passionate love from an opera. The design of the fan, a reminder of the Spanish flamenco and also synonym of passion. Bottle 30 ml

Rose Tendresse (Pink Tenderness): this is the rose of love and the flowers of the same name and symbol of love. The color represents the feeling of love and also tenderness shared by 2 lovers. Bottle 30 ml

Corail des Tropiques (Tropical Coral): positioned between Rouille d'Ancre and Orange Indien, the color Corail des Tropiques, currently very trendy, brings a touch of exoticism to Herbin's range of colors. Bottle 30 ml

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

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...

Ink deserves to be inspiring, from the moment you receive it, to when you draw it into your pen, it should remind you of the magic of writing. Available in the Ink Charger Set, with a beautifully designed 5ml charger for taking your favourite inks wherever you go. This set contains 3 colours :Hearty Harvest Crystal Blue Legacy Frontenac Blue3...

Ink deserves to be inspiring, from the moment you receive it, to when you draw it into your pen, it should remind you of the magic of writing. Available in the Ink Charger Set, with a beautifully designed 5ml charger for taking your favourite inks wherever you go. This set contains 3 colours :Malibu Blush Blue Yosemite Falls Golden Gate Glow3...

Ink deserves to be inspiring, from the moment you receive it, to when you draw it into your pen, it should remind you of the magic of writing. Available in the Ink Charger Set, with a beautifully designed 5ml charger for taking your favourite inks wherever you go. This set contains 3 colours :Grape Ice Pop Lady Rose Bluegrass Velvet3 x 5ml vials

Ink deserves to be inspiring, from the moment you receive it, to when you draw it into your pen, it should remind you of the magic of writing. Available in the Ink Charger Set, with a beautifully designed 5ml charger for taking your favourite inks wherever you go. This set contains 3 colours :Down the Don Valley Midway the Magnificent Pink Sugar...

Ink deserves to be inspiring, from the moment you receive it, to when you draw it into your pen, it should remind you of the magic of writing. Available in the Ink Charger Set, with a beautifully designed 5ml charger for taking your favourite inks wherever you go. This set contains 3 colours :Hampton Harbour Sage Majestic Maple Syrup Cabernet on...

Ink deserves to be inspiring, from the moment you receive it, to when you draw it into your pen, it should remind you of the magic of writing. Available in the Ink Charger Set, with a beautifully designed 5ml charger for taking your favourite inks wherever you go. This set contains 3 colours :Beaver Dam Brown Goose Poupon Moss Park Green3 x...

INK FOR DIPPEN - DO NOT USE WITH FOUNTAIN PENS Ink with a mysterious dual nature, showing glimpses of flashing shine. A total of 3 colors, each named according to a theme expressing the rich depth of the dark ink colors and the contrasting sheen brilliance they contain. Origin of the name "Dipton" Derived from actions involved in dipping a dip pen into...

INK FOR DIPPEN - DO NOT USE WITH FOUNTAIN PENS Ink containing iridescent glitter that exudes a diverse range of colors and shine. A total of 3 colors, each is named according to a sound theme befitting the range of colors and shine given off by the iridescent glitter it contains. A different iridescent glitter is used for each color. Origin of the name...

Shikiori Japanese Fairy Tales Ink - 20ml bottle - Sailor Sailor's Shikiori ("Four Seasons") line of fountain pen inks features vibrant and unique colors inspired by the beauty of each season in Japan.  This smooth-flowing ink is specifically formulated to be safe and gentle for all fountain pens.  Water-based dye ink. Made in Japan

Shikiori Japanese Fairy Tales Ink - 20ml bottle - Sailor Sailor's Shikiori ("Four Seasons") line of fountain pen inks features vibrant and unique colors inspired by the beauty of each season in Japan.  This smooth-flowing ink is specifically formulated to be safe and gentle for all fountain pens.  Water-based dye ink. Made in Japan