Jacques Herbin Essential Ink - Blue de Minuit

Premium Ink from a Venerable Ink Maker Writing with ink and pen is much more than just writing, it gives body and color to our thoughts. Bleu de Minuit is the darkest colour available apart from Noir Abyssal ink. It is a deep, dark blue, evoking a starry night. This celestial colour is emblematic of the Jacques Herbin Collection. This ink is for fountain pens, never mix this ink with another. Before filling ink pot or fountain pen, rinse thoroughly. For best results, stir or shake the bottle well before filling your writing instrument. If your pen is inactive for a while, we recommend you might want to empty and clean it. Details For fountain pens 15 ml bottle All natural pigments Square glass bottle with screw top Made in France Also available in universal cartridges Shop the Jacques Herbin Collection of Inks HERE Established in Paris in 1670 — when King Louis XIV was 32 years old— the Maison HERBIN initially specialised in the sealing wax, fine stationery and ink trade, and imported shellac from India. In 1798 the Maison changed tack and put its faith in the future: whilst continuing to produce wax and engage in the paper and color (pigments) trade, it launched production of its own writing ink on the initiative of JACQUES HERBIN, member of the fourth generation. Over the years, voyages, and successive buyouts, the product range expanded, innovations were introduced, and trademarks registered. During this period, additions included Encre violette (Violet ink, used in schools of the French Third Republic), Perle des Encres (Pearl of inks), and Encre des Voyageurs (Travellers’ ink). These developments resulted in the Maison winning numerous awards in the days of the great industry exhibitions, in London and Paris.