Herbin - the oldest name in pen inks in the world. Founded in Paris in 1670.
Established in Paris in 1670, the Maison HERBIN initially specialised in the sealing wax, fine stationery and ink trade, and imported shellac from India. In 1798 the Maison changed tack and put its faith in the future: whilst continuing to produce wax and engage in the paper and color (pigments) trade, it launched production of its own writing ink on the initiative of JACQUES HERBIN, member of the fourth generation. Herbin fountain pen ink in bottles and cartridges are available in 33 vibrant colors. They include Rouge Hematite, Bleu Ocean, Stormy Grey, Gris Nuage, Perle Noire, Bleu Azur, Bleu Pervenche, Bleu Myosotis, Eclat De Saphir, Bleu Nuit, Rouge Caroubier, Rouge Bourgogne, Vert Pre, Diabolo Menthe, Vert Olive, Lierre Sauvage, Vert Reseda, Vert Empire, Ambre De Birmanie, Lie De The, Cacao Du Bresil, Café Des Iles, Terre De Feu, Poussiere De Lune, Bouton D'Or, Orange Indien, Rouille D'Ancre, Rose Tendresse, Bouquet D'Antan, Rose Cyclamen, Rouge Opera, Violette Pensee, Larme De Cassis. Violette Pensee was the standard ink for students in the 19th and 20th centuries.
