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350th Birthday Ink Set
Created to commemorate Jacques Herbin’s 350th birthday, this special edition collection celebrates the brand’s extraordinary history through five traditional writing colours. The set has been designed with a strong vintage aesthetic, making it particularly appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of traditional writing instruments.

Each 10ml glass bottle features a wax-covered cap in a colour corresponding to the ink inside, while the labels take inspiration from historic Jacques Herbin packaging. The result is a collection that combines practical writing inks with a distinctive historical presentation.

Colours included:

• Rouge Caroubier / Carob Red: A rich red inspired by the traditional colour palette associated with Jacques Herbin’s historic inks.
• Perle Noire / Black Pearl: A classic deep black suitable for everyday writing and formal correspondence.
• Violette Pensée / Violet Pansy: A distinctive violet shade that adds colour and character to handwriting and creative work.
• Vert Réséda / Reseda Green: A refined green with a traditional character.
• Bleu Myosotis / Forget-me-not Blue: A delicate blue inspired by the soft colour of the forget-me-not flower.

Scented Ink Set
Jacques Herbin’s Scented Ink Set adds a sensory element to traditional writing. Each ink is associated with a distinctive fragrance created using floral or fruit essences, allowing the experience of writing to extend beyond colour and texture.

The set contains five 10ml glass bottles in a selection of classic colours, each matched with its own subtle scent. It is particularly well suited to personal correspondence, journalling, creative writing and anyone who enjoys the ritual and sensory pleasure of using fountain pen ink.

Colours and fragrances included:

• Blue / Lavender: A blue writing ink with a delicate lavender fragrance.
• Violet / Violet: A violet ink paired with a floral violet fragrance.
• Brown / Cocoa: A warm brown ink with a subtle cocoa-inspired scent.
• Amber / Orange: An amber-toned ink complemented by an orange fragrance.
• Red / Rose: A red ink paired with the classic floral fragrance of rose.

1670 Anniversary Ink Set
The 1670 Anniversary Ink Set celebrates Jacques Herbin’s origins with a collection of five richly coloured inks enhanced with gold glitter. The shimmering particles create a decorative finish that catches the light, making these inks particularly striking for expressive writing, calligraphy, illustration and special correspondence.

Presented in five compact 10ml glass bottles, this collection is an excellent way to explore some of Jacques Herbin’s distinctive shimmering colours while also making an attractive addition to an ink collection.

Colours included:

• Hematite Red: A deep, dramatic red enhanced with sparkling gold glitter.
• Storm Grey: A sophisticated grey with shimmering gold particles.
• Chivor Emerald: A rich emerald green with a luxurious gold sparkle.
• Ocean Blue: A deep blue accented with reflective gold glitter.
• Cyprus Carob: A warm, earthy brown shade with a distinctive golden shimmer.

A Collection for Ink Enthusiasts
With their combination of distinctive colours, specialist finishes and beautifully presented bottles, Jacques Herbin Special Ink Sets make an appealing introduction to the brand’s more unusual writing inks. Choose the historic character of the 350th Birthday collection, the sensory appeal of the Scented Ink Set or the sparkling finish of the 1670 Anniversary collection.