Writing

Bouton d’or (Buttercup): this color is related to the flower of the very same name. Based on a children’s game that consist of putting the flower under one’s chin, if the latter becomes yellow it means this person likes butter. This ink has an intense and bright yellow hue. Bottle 30 ml

Terre de Feu (Land of Fire): Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego in Spanish) is the name of an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. Divided between Argentina and Chile, the main island is known as Land of Fire and also composed of a group of smaller islands. This brown ink has a red tone a reminder of the burnt lands and vast...

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...

Lierre Sauvage (Wild Ivy Green): a very subtle green symbol of nature but also anarchy. Wild ivy is found on the façade of houses and grows without being invited. Bottle 30 ml

Diabolo Menthe (Mint Diabolo): the name comes from a popular non-alcoholic French summer beverage made of peppermint syrup and club soda. Bottle 30 ml

Bleu des Profondeurs (Blue of the Depths): this blue is between the midnight blue and black pearl ink colors. Dark and deep, it evokes the deep ocean floor where a secret floral life develops. This blue will give a particular intensity to your writings. Bottle 30 ml

Eclat de Saphir (Sapphire Blue): sapphire is a gemstone. The terminology probably comes from 2 origins: the Greek with "sappheiros" (a stone of blue colour) or from the Hebrew "sappir" (the most beautiful thing). This colour is a reminder of Jacques Herbin and his work at the most prestigious royal courts of Europe. Bottle 30 ml

Bleu Pervenche (Periwinkle Blue): named after the flower of that very same name. Bottle 30 ml

Gris Nuage (Cloud Gray): a light gray resembling a cloudy sky at sea slightly darkening before the storm. This color also represents the journeys taken at sea by Jacques Herbin when traveling to India. Bottle 30 ml

Vert de Gris (Verdigris) : the originality of the color is based on both gray and green tones. From the corrosion of copper, greyish combines with both light and dark colors for a rendering of both soft and deep writing. Bottle 30 ml

Violet Impérial ink, with bluish reflections and a thousand sparkling shimmers, for the pleasure of your writing. Because of the scarcity of dyes, this colour, a symbol of luxury but also of mystery, was used by the Emperor and his family under the Roman Empire and then by the various royalties. King Louis XIV, under whom Jacques Herbin was founded, used...

The intense brown of Carob ink is covered with fire-coloured reflections to give sparkle to the various writings. Carob is cultivated in many countries, including Cyprus, where it was once referred to as "black gold" because, according to legend, it has its therapeutic virtues that allowed people to consume to live to a very advanced age. Color: Carob...

Dark in colour, Grey Storm is covered with golden flashes that give this ink depth and relief. It recalls the intensity of lightning on the ocean when merchant ships, including that of the house Herbin, were tossed over the waves.Color: Grey storm50ml bottle

The deep, sustained Blue Ocean ink is majestic because of its golden sequins that sparkle with a thousand lights. It is a tribute to the color of the sea dear to the navigator Herbin during his various travels.Color: Ocean Blue50ml bottle

DO NOT USE IN FOUNTAIN PENS Jacques Herbin offers you a wide range of 70 ink colours made in France.  62 watercolour shades are based on dyes. Their colours are unique, intense, luminous and transparent.  They can be used concentrated or diluted. 4 fluorescent and 4 pigmented inks are opaque and covering. They are best used concentrated. The Indian ink...

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

Rouge Grenat (Garnet Red): this red, the darkest of the range is rich and intense. It is between the Rouge Caroubier and Terre de feu. This deep red, like garnet, will bring warmth, energy and emotion to all your writings. Bottle 30 ml

Rouge Bourgogne (Burgundy Red): this red with a shade of rose is a reference to the French wine of the Bourgogne region. These highly renowned wines are soft with a bold color, aromas of red berry, spices, musty forest... Bottle 30 ml

From bluish hue to green highlights, Chivor's Emerald, thanks to the twinkle of its golden sequins, shines brightly for an ever-renewed pleasure of writing.The emeralds most famous for their brilliance and beauty have come from Chivor in Colombia since the days of the conquistadors.Color: Chivor Emerald50ml bottle

Well proportioned, an intensely shiny black hairsat, the clean of natural hairsas (urushi in Japanese). Equipped with a long Nib in 18-karat two-tone gold, engraved with beautiful arabesques. Nib #30

Let yourself be enchanted by this smaller version of the famous Custom Urushi model! Its ebonite body is covered with the fabulous and exceptional Urushi lacquer. The pen comes in an exclusive wooden case. Available in 4 Fine / Medium / Large / Extra Large nib sizes. 18-carat gold fountain pen. Nib #15

Well proportioned, an intensely shiny black hairsat, the clean of natural hairsas (urushi in Japanese).

Bleu des Profondeurs (Blue of the Depths): this blue is between the midnight blue and black pearl ink colors. Dark and deep, it evokes the deep ocean floor where a secret floral life develops. This blue will give a particular intensity to your writings. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Bleu Calanque (Blue Calanque): this bright and fresh blue draws slightly towards the green giving it a particular radiance. It evokes the sparkling water in the creeks of southern France. Bottle 30 ml