Inks

"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...

This decorative ink is pigmented. It is best to use with a fairly thick nib, a pen or a brush for writing, calligraphy or drawing. Not suitable for fountain pens. Dark papers enhance their effects. 30ml

This decorative ink is pigmented. It is best to use with a fairly thick nib, a pen or a brush for writing, calligraphy or drawing. Not suitable for fountain pens. Dark papers enhance their effects. 30ml

Fine and subtle ink, floral and fruity scents to perfume all your writings!Ink that can be used with a fountain pen and a nib holder.Bottle 30 ml

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

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

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. 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

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...

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Yu-yake - SunsetBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Take-sumi - Bamboo coalBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Shin-ryoku - Forest GreenBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Murasaki-shikibu - Japanese CallicarpeBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Kosumosu - CosmosBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Kiri-sami - Autumn RainBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Chiku-rin - Bamboo ForestBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container

The Iroshizuku range(colored drops in Japanese) is a collection of inks rich in colors inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Japan.Color ink: Asa-gao - Daytime beautyBlown glass bottleBakélite screw plug15 ml Container