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Based in Paris, J. Herbin is the oldest name in ink production in the world. Established in 1670, J. Herbin crafted inks specifically for Louis XIV, the Sun King, and even made a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. Before being known for inks, Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. By 1700, the company was producing "l'Encre de la Tete Noire" followed by "Perle des Encres" (The Jewel of Inks) and "l'Encre des Vaisseaux" (The Ink of Ships). The Pearl of Inks is still produced in beautiful, radiant colors. J. Herbin uses all natural dyes in their fountain pen inks. This relatively natural composition is reflected in the very neutral pH of the inks.

Herbin Calligraphy Wooden Box Set
J. Herbin Herbin Calligraphy Wooden Box Set$50 Special $45
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) Silver
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) (Silver)$18.50
J. Herbin La Perle des Encres (The Jewel of Inks) (30 mL) Indian Orange
J. Herbin La Perle des Encres (The Jewel of Inks) (30 mL) (Indian Orange)$13.95
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) Gold
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) (Gold)$18.50
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) Forest Green
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) (Forest Green)$18.50
Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen Rose Coral
J. Herbin Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen (Rose Coral)$25
Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen Turquoise
J. Herbin Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen (Turquoise)$25
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) Copper
J. Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (4 pk.) (Copper)$18.50
J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Collector Edition Ink (50 ml) Hematite Red
J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Collector Edition Ink (50 ml) (Hematite Red)$34
J. Herbin Wax Seal Wood Handle
J. Herbin Wax Seal Wood Handle$16
J. Herbin Calligraphy Ink (30 ml) Brown
J. Herbin Calligraphy Ink (30 ml) (Brown)$15
J. Herbin Calligraphy Ink (30 ml) Green
J. Herbin Calligraphy Ink (30 ml) (Green)$15
Glass Pen Venetian Writing Set
Imported Glass Pen Writing Set$30
J. Herbin Brass Seals Lily
J. Herbin Brass Seals (Lily)$14.95
Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen Yellow Sand
J. Herbin Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen (Yellow Sand)$25
Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen Navy Blue
J. Herbin Herbin Venetian Round Glass Pen (Navy Blue)$25