Bottled ink

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bouquet d’antan (Bouquet of yesteryear): It represents a bouquet that can be found at an elderly’s house. The color is the symbol of nostalgia of the time that has gone by. Bottle 30 ml

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

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

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

Bleu Azur (Azure Blue): a frank blue for a wandering mind, a dream, an escape to the seas and the Caribbean beaches. A fresh and young color, a reminder of the holidays. Bottle 30 ml

Fine ink with woody scents, smoked round tobacco with a subtle union of moss and vetiver. 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 texture provide...

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.

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

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

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