In the year 1700 M. Herbin created "The Jewel of Inks" in his little shop on the Rue des Fosses Saint-Germain in Paris. The J. Herbin brand is therefore the oldest name in fine pen inks in the world. J. Herbin inks are pH Neutral and are comprised of All Natural dyes in their fountain pen inks. This natural composition and delicate balance of ingredients is the essence of any fine ink.
The J. Herbin Belle Epoque writing set is derived from a period of French history. Set includes: one pen holder with steel nib, one bottle of sapphire ink and one vellum sheet.