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Speciality Inks:
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Herbin’s specialty inks include rich metallics, shimmering pearlescents, and inks steeped in history. These inks are not for fountain pens. They are best suited for steel nibs, glass or quill pens, calames and brushes.
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Invisible Ink (“Encre Sympathique”)
The ink turns blue when held under a light or other heat source. Writing disappears as the paper cools.
J. Herbin started making invisible ink in 1993. It’s made of mineral water, and cobalt chloride. Cobalt chloride dissolves in water, giving it a light pink color that is so pale you can’t see if when you write on paper.
- Looks pink in the bottle but writes clear
- 30 mL
Ref. #H138/90 |
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Authentic Ink (“Encre Authentique”)
Also known as “Lawyers’ Ink.” This intense black ink was used by French notaries to write official acts. It contains Campeche wood tannin for exceptional preservation. Lettering done with this ink is said to be legible for 300 years.
Ref H138/91 |
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 India Ink (“Encre De Chine”)
This ink’s principal component is the lacquer found in the Punjab region of India. J. Herbin began production of China ink in 1829.
- Shellac type lacquer dries to a nice shine
- Great permanency of color
- Indelible and solvent resistant
- Fast drying time
- Available in black /09 only
Ref H112/09 – 50 mL bottle
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 Pigmented Ink (“Encre Pigmentee”)
Exquisitely rich opaque inks with high pigment content.
- Decorative ink, best suited for wide nibs, brushes and calames
- High pigment content; gold and silver inks contain actual metallic pigments (bottle needs to be shaken vigorously and frequently while using)
- Jewel-like ink in four brilliant colors: opaque white /01, gold /04, silver /05, copper /06
- Very dramatic on dark-colored paper
Ref. H135/ – 30 mL bottle
Ref. H120/04 – Sampling of 5 10 mL bottles
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 Pearlescent Ink (“Encre Nacree”)
This beautiful ink will enhance lettering with a pearl-like luster.
- Available in 10 shimmering colors: white 01/; royal blue /18; red /20; apple green /34; light aqua /35; chocolate /49; yellow /50; coral red /58; rose /60; violet /70
- Best suited for wide nibs or brushes
- Can be used with either dark or light colored paper
Ref. H132/ – 30 mL bottle
Ref. H120/05 – Sampling of 5 10 mL bottles
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 Calligraphy Ink (“Encre De Calligraphie”)
This ink contains natural resins allowing the ink to adhere to the metal nib, but flow smoothly and consistently.
- Totally fade-proof
- Rich opacity
- Available in 8 colors: black /09; blue /10; red /20; green /30; brown /40; yellow /50; violet /70
Ref. H115 – 15 mL bottles
Ref. H114 – 50 mL
Ref. H120/03 – Sampling of five 10 mL bottles
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