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

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

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

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 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...

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...

"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...

Brun Prévenance is a sensory universe, with smoked honeyed tea sublimated by neroli and vetiver revealed by the end of the day. The aroma invites us to abandon ourselves to the silence and calm of the late afternoon as the sun illuminates the earth with its last fires.

Ambre Insouciance brings us in its sensory trail of sunset, delicate lime-tree scents with a hint of cardamom. The aroma infuses us with ardor and dynamism from the beginning of the evening, as the sun progressively declines to make room for his sister, the moon.

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 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...

Fine ink with aromas with a musky dominances of green herbs, orange blossom and the scent of newly cut hay. Ink specially formulated for fountain pen and roller pen use. It is indeed finely filtered so as not to clog the pens. Also suitable for glass nib, reed pen, brush, quill pen and nib holder. Excellent quality ink: its rich color and exceptional...

"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...