J.Herbin
ABOUT THE BRAND
J. Herbin, founded in 1670 in Paris, France, is the oldest continuously operating manufacturer of writing ink and sealing wax in the world. With over 350 years of history, it stands as a cultural symbol of French luxury, having supplied sealing wax and ink to the Royal Court of King Louis XIV, Napoléon Bonaparte, and the renowned author Victor Hugo. J. Herbin inks are celebrated for using natural ingredients dyes, featuring a neutral pH (non-acidic) formula that is exceptionally safe for fine fountain pens, preventing corrosion and nib clogging.
Iconic product lines:
La Perle des Encres (1670 Collection / 1798 Collection): A premium anniversary ink line featuring noble color tones infused with fine gold or silver shimmer, presented in handcrafted glass bottles adorned with a tied ribbon and a hand-applied wax seal.
Les Couleurs d'Encre (Standard Collection): More than 35 colors with poetic names (such as Bleu Pervenche, Poussière de Lune, and Lie de Thé), housed in signature 10ml or 30ml bottles.
Calligraphy Tools: Handcrafted glass pens made in France and dip inks formulated from recipes dating back to the Middle Ages.
