"1670" Anniversary Ink  

The Jewel of Inks (“La Perle des Encres”)
Bottled Fountain Pen Ink

J. Herbin is the oldest name in pen inks in the world. M. Herbin created “The Jewel of Inks” in his shop on the Rue des Fosses Saint-Germain in Paris in 1700.

Herbin uses all natural dyes in their fountain pen inks. This natural composition is reflected in the very neutral pH of the inks. Each bottle of 30 ml/1 oz ink is elegantly labeled and has a pen rest. They are known as “D bottle pen inks.” The “D” refers to the old French unit of measure “la Demi Courtine.”

Universal snap-in cartridges. (Fits all pens except Sheaffer, Parker, Lamy, A.T. Cross, Pilot/Namiki, Sailor, Platinum, Aurora, Fultz and Nakaya) 6 cartridges are neatly and securely packed in a cylindrical metal tin.

• 30 beautiful colors!
• Non toxic and pH neutral
• Lightfast
• Water based
• Flows smoothly and is fast drying
• All natural dyes

Bleu azur (Azure blue) is 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.

Eclat de saphir (Sapphire blue) is sapphire is a gemstone. The terminology probably comes from 2 origins: the Greek with “sappheiros” (a stone of blue color) or from the Hebrew “sappir” (the most beautiful thing).

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

Vert pré (Green prairie) is a very fresh green for the spring season, the color of the prairie and the new grass growing right after the end of winter.

Vert olive (Green olive) is 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.









Fountain Pen Ink - Lierre Sauvage (Wild Ivy Green)

Lierre sauvage (Wild ivy green) is a very subtle green symbol of nature but also anarchy. Wild ivy is found on the façade of houses and grows without being invited.









Fountain Pen Ink - Vert Reseda (Green Reseda or Green Mignonette)

Vert réséda (Green reseda or Green mignonette) is reseda is a plant famous for its delightful fragrance.









Fountain Pen Ink - Vert Empire (Green Empire)

Vert empire (Green Empire) is 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 Empress. This scene is depicted in the painting by Jacques-Louis David, Le Sacre de Napoléon (The Coronation of Napoleon).








Fountain Pen Ink - Ambre de Birmanie (Amber of Burma)

Ambre de Birmanie (Amber of Burma) is 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.








Fountain Pen Ink - Lie de the (Brown Tea)

Lie de thé (Brown tea) is a subtle brown with soft shades whose name symbolizes the tea from Orient.









Fountain Pen Ink - Cacao du Bresil (Brazillian Brown Cocoa)

Cacao du Brésil (Brazillian brown cocoa) is a name symbol of the exotism of the South- American continent and the bitterness of cocoa bean.








Fountain Pen Ink - Cafe des Iles (island Coffee)

Café des îles (Island coffee) is a light brown color reminder of the great coffee smell enjoyed at the terrace of a café in a far away island.









Fountain Pen Ink - Terre de Feu (Tierra Del Fuego or Land of Fire)

Terre de feu (Tierra Del Fuego or Land of Fire) is 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 deserts where nothing ever grows.





Fountain Pen Ink - Poussiere de lune (Moondust Purple)

Poussière de lune (Moondust purple) is a very poetic name, the color of the night when only the crescent moon is glowing in the dark.






Fountain Pen Ink - Rouille D'Ancre (Rusty Anchor Red)

Rouille d’ancre (Rusty anchor red) is this color also refers to the journeys of J. 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.






Fountain Pen Ink - Rose Tendresse (Tenderness Pink)

Rose tendresse (Tenderness pink) is 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.









Fountain Pen Ink - Buoquet d'antan (Bouquet of Yesterday Pink)

Bouquet d’antan (Bouquet of yesterday pink) is 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.









Fountain Pen Ink - Rose Cyclamen (Cyclamen Pink)

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







Fountain Pen Ink - Rouge Opera (Red Opera)

Rouge opéra (Red opera) is 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.








Fountain Pen Ink - Violette Pensee (Pensive Violet)

Violette pensée (Pensive violet) is 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.








Fountain Pen Ink - Larmes de Cassis (Tears of Balckcurrant)

Larmes de cassis (Tears of blackcurrant) is this ink with a dark purple hue is the symbol of grievance and penitence (Tears).

Scented Fountain Pen Ink

These exquisitely charming inks, lightly scented and presented in elegant semi-frosted bottles, are perfect for fountain pens since they are naturally scented and do not contain pigments.

J. Herbin scented inks are made from floral water (hydrosols) of rose, orange, lavender, apple and violets. The hydrosols used by J. Herbin come from Grasse, France, a Provencal town long associated with the perfume industry, and famous for its floral scents

Fashioned with great care, scented inks are inspired by a tradition that began in Italy in the 19th century. J. Herbin and other manufacturers used to collect different scents from the perfume industry and add them to their inks.

Known as “Les Subtiles” (The Subtle), each ink matches fragrance and color: bleu/parfum lavande/10; vert/parfum pomme/34; amber/parfum orange/41; rouge/parfum rose/68; and violet/parfum violette/77

Scented Fountain Pen Ink - Scented Lavender / bleu

Scented Fountain Pen Ink - Scented Orange / amber

Scented Fountain Pen Ink - Scented Rose / rouge

Scented Fountain Pen Ink - Scented Apple / vert

Scented Fountain Pen Ink - Scented Violet / violette

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