Inks

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

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

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...

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

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

Larmes de Cassis (Blackcurrant Tears): this ink with a dark purple hue is the symbol of grievance and penitence (Tears). 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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

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

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Lie de Thé (Tea Lees): a subtle brown with soft shades whose name symbolizes the tea from Orient. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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. 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

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

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Terre de Feu (Land of Fire): Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego in Spanish) is the name of an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. Divided between Argentina and Chile, the main island is known as Land of Fire and also composed of a group of smaller islands. This brown ink has a red tone a reminder of the burnt lands and vast...

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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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...

Bleu Pervenche (Periwinkle Blue): named after the flower of that very same name. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Gris Nuage (Cloud Gray): a light gray resembling a cloudy sky at sea slightly darkening before the storm. This color also represents the journeys taken at sea by Herbin when traveling to India. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

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

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...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

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

Larmes de Cassis (Blackcurrant Tears): this ink with a dark purple hue is the symbol of grievance and penitence (Tears). Bottle 30 ml

Rose Cyclamen (Pink Cyclamen): this color is also a flower from the very same name. A bold pink with a light touch of purple. Bottle 30 ml

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

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Diabolo Menthe (Mint Diabolo): the name comes from a popular non-alcoholic French summer beverage made of peppermint syrup and club soda. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

Eclat de Saphir (Sapphire Blue): sapphire is a gemstone. The terminology probably comes from 2 origins: the Greek with "sappheiros" (a stone of blue colour) or from the Hebrew "sappir" (the most beautiful thing). This colour is a reminder of Jacques Herbin and his work at the most prestigious royal courts of Europe. 6 standard 38mm cartridges

Terre de Feu (Land of Fire): Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego in Spanish) is the name of an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. Divided between Argentina and Chile, the main island is known as Land of Fire and also composed of a group of smaller islands. This brown ink has a red tone a reminder of the burnt lands and vast...

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

Rouge Bourgogne (Burgundy Red): this red with a shade of rose is a reference to the French wine of the Bourgogne region. These highly renowned wines are soft with a bold color, aromas of red berry, spices, musty forest... Bottle 30 ml

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. Bottle 30 ml

Eclat de Saphir (Sapphire Blue): sapphire is a gemstone. The terminology probably comes from 2 origins: the Greek with "sappheiros" (a stone of blue colour) or from the Hebrew "sappir" (the most beautiful thing). This colour is a reminder of Jacques Herbin and his work at the most prestigious royal courts of Europe. Bottle 30 ml

Bleu Pervenche (Periwinkle Blue): named after the flower of that very same name. Bottle 30 ml

Gris Nuage (Cloud Gray): a light gray resembling a cloudy sky at sea slightly darkening before the storm. This color also represents the journeys taken at sea by Jacques Herbin when traveling to India. Bottle 30 ml

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. Bottle 30 ml

Sailor's Manyo ("Ten Thousand Leaves") line of fountain pen inks features beautiful and unique colors inspired by the plants and flowers of Japan. The name is a reference to the Manyoshu, the oldest and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. 4516 poems wrote by every class of person ranging, from Emperors to merchants and farmers. Manyo is...

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

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

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