Jacques Herbin ink set 1670 with gold sheen 5 x 10 ml
The 1670 collection marks the year the house of
Jacques Herbin was founded in Paris. Sealing wax
came first, writing inks followed later. The inks
in this range are deep in tone and carry fine gold
particles that settle on the paper as the ink
dries, leaving a soft shimmer.
The set holds all five colours of the range in
miniature glass bottles: Caroube de Chypre, Rouge
Hématite, Gris Orage, Bleu Océan and Émeraude de
Chivor. The small bottles are a good way to live
with each colour for a while before committing to
a full one.
The ink is water based, pH neutral and finely
filtered so the nib stays clear. It dries quickly
and is not water resistant. Give the bottle a
gentle turn before filling, so the gold settles
evenly through the ink.
It arrives in a grey box with a window, ready to
give to anyone who still writes by hand.
