Bottled ink

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

Fuschia de Magellan, combining softness and warmth, has a cloud of golden glitter giving this writing ink radiance and intensity. The waxing of the cap and the seal on the bottle are done by hand in the Jacques Herbin workshop. 50ml bottle

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...

The ochre-coloured cornaline of Egypt, inspired by the precious stone, is enhanced by its silver sequins that shine with a thousand lights. It thus brings warmth and elegance to the different writings.This stone was already very popular during antiquity by the Egyptians who used it as jewelry and ornaments for the most luxurious furniture.Color: Cornaline...

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...

Terre d’Ombre is a brown, "burnt earth" colour ink, adorned with fallow tones as well as reddish highlights. Beautifully intense, Terre d’Ombre is a sophisticated and warm writing ink. This fountain pen ink is packaged in a 50ml glass bottle, specially designed for the inks of the Jacques Herbin Collection. Bottle 50ml

A dark and sustained gray escaped from the surges of the storm. With its original tone and great character, Swell Gray is an elegant ink. This fountain pen ink is packaged in a 50ml glass bottle, specially designed for the inks of the Jacques Herbin Collection. Bottle 50ml

Set of 5 1670 collection inks:  Rouge Hématite Gris Orage Emeraude de Chivor Bleu Océan Caroube de Chypre 5 x 10ml

Blue radiating and deep in an intense and haunting tone. Southern blue evokes the turquoise reflections of the South Seas. This fountain pen ink is packaged in a 50ml glass bottle, specially designed for the inks of the Jacques Herbin Collection. Bottle 50ml

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 fountain pen ink is packaged in a 50ml glass bottle, specially designed for the inks of the Jacques Herbin Collection. Bottle 50ml

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

The Kyanite is bright blue pulling on turquoise. It is magnified with a silver glitter cloud for powerful and elegant writing. Since the discovery of Nepal's famous mining region, Kali Gandaki, Kyanite has been recognized as a noble mineral because of its similarities to the rich tones of sapphire.Color: Kyanite from Nepal50ml bottle

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 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

This set offers an assortment of the four brightest ink colours of Encres Essentielles collection:  Violet boréal Rouge d’Orient Orange Soleil Vert Amazone Noir Abyssal 5 x 15ml

Orange Soleil is the symbol of vital energy, opens up purity or even spirituality. Its glorious light and serene power illuminate the pages written thanks to its radiance. Orange Soleil is generous, iridescent, invigorating not to forget it has beautiful saffron glows. This fountain pen ink is packaged in a 50ml glass bottle, specially designed for the...

Fossil resin of conifers, amber has been exploited since the bronze age and antiquity when it was assembled on jewelry. It was particularly appreciated for its beautiful translucent bronze tint. Ambre de Baltique is a very luminous ink, quasi solar when used in ink wash painting. This fountain pen ink is packaged in a 50ml glass bottle, specially designed...

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 fountain pen ink is packaged in a 50ml glass bottle, specially designed for the inks of the Jacques Herbin Collection. Bottle 50ml

The 350 ink, from the exclusive Jacques HerbinCollection, celebrates in this anniversary year the date of the launch of the house Herbin in Paris in 1670.This limited edition ink was selected by users in an online vote.The dark and intense Green Atlantide ink is illuminated with silver and gold sequins. This ink is a tribute to the navigator Herbin whose...

The deep purple, amethyst stone is satined with a silver mist in order to obtain a writing dress of noble allure.Ural Amethyst evokes the fires of the fine stone of the gates of Asia, once prized by jewellery.Color: Ural Amethyst50ml bottle

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

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

Limited edition box celebrating the creation ofHerbin in 1670. It contains 5 10ml ink bottles corresponding to the first colors launched by the house Herbin :Green ResedaBlack pearlBlue MyosotisRed CarobierViolette ThinksEach bottle has a waxed cap the color of the ink. The label is the original one.