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 "1670" Anniversary collection celebrates the rich life and adventures of J. Herbin, a French sailor of the 17th century. From his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for sealing wax and inks.
J. Herbin's newest 1670 ink, Stormy Grey was inspired by the intense grey of stormy seas. The color is a deep coal grey (anthracite) with flecks of gold. On his many voyages, J. Herbin encountered dark and wild oceans. The fine golden flecks in the ink are meant to invoke both strikes of lightening across the water, and also its dark and mysterious depths. The ink is available in very limited supply and also in incredibly high demand.
Please note that ink color swab depicted on our item listing image is for reference only. The actual color of the ink may be subject to variations in manufacturing and computerized scanning quality of the sample.