The Jewel of Inks”
“La Perle des Encre“s”
Herbin is the oldest name in pen inks in the world. They use all natural dyes in their inks. Here is a brief tidbit on how the inks were started:
When Herbin sailed to India he was inspired to create wax for sealing envelopes. He produced wax that made him famous throughout the kingdom. He then started creating inks. His inks were used by Louis XIV and by the author, Victor Hugo, who wrote the Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. “ He began making pen inks in shop in Paris in 1700–beginning with the “Ink of Ships” and the “Jewel of Inks.”
I love love love these Inks! I love the way the pigment absorbs into the paper, sometimes there is a sparkle to them pigment. I use them with a brush, and play with them like watercolor or dye.
Love Love Love these inks!
Enjoy!
Jenndigo 