Writing

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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Perle Noire (Black Pearl): the black ink was the first created by Herbin, with an exceptional quality. He gave it the name “Perle Noire” for its preciousness. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Violette Pensée (Pansy Violet): this color is also a flower from the very same name. Since Napoleon I, French pupils used violet ink color, the least expensive color. This ink was made of methyl-violet, also used to disinfect wounds. 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

Authentic and timeless, Rhodia writing instruments are both simple and refined. With its bevelled lines, this Rhodia 3-in-1 pen (two black and red ballpoint pens + a mechanical pencil) will be a charming and efficient tool in your daily or professional organization. High precision retractable 0.5mm ball tips for writing in red or black.

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...

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 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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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...

Rose Cyclamen (Pink Cyclamen): this color is also a flower from the very same name. A bold pink with a light touch of purple. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Orange Indien (Indian Orange): this color refers to the numerous travels of Herbin in India but also as the country itself, India, a colorful and festive nation. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Poussière de Lune (Moon Dust): a very poetic name, the color of the night when only the crescent moon is glowing in the dark. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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

Authentic and timeless, Rhodia writing instruments are both simple and refined. With its bevelled lines, this Rhodia 3-in-1 pen (two black and red ballpoint pens + a mechanical pencil) will be a charming and efficient tool in your daily or professional organization. High precision retractable 0.5mm ball tips for writing in red or black.

Authentic and timeless, Rhodia writing instruments are both simple and refined. With its bevelled lines, this Rhodia 3-in-1 pen (two black and red ballpoint pens + a mechanical pencil) will be a charming and efficient tool in your daily or professional organization. High precision retractable 0.5mm ball tips for writing in red or black.

Rouille d’ancre (Anchor Rust): this color also refers to the journeys of Herbin, when traveling at sea. This color comes from the rust found on the anchor of the boats when moored in one location for a very long time. Bottle 30 ml

Orange Indien (Indian Orange): this color refers to the numerous travels of Herbin in India but also as the country itself, India, a colorful and festive nation. Bottle 30 ml

Cacao du Brésil (Cocoa from Brazil): a name symbol of the exotism of the South- American continent and the bitterness of cocoa bean. Bottle 30 ml

Lie de Thé (Tea Lees): a subtle brown with soft shades whose name symbolizes the tea from Orient. Bottle 30 ml

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...