Plume de verre / Glass pen

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Gris nuage (Cloud gray): a light gray resembling a cloudy sky at sea slightly darkening before the storm. This color also represents the journeys taken at sea by J. Herbin when traveling to India.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Perle noire (Black Pearl): the black ink was the first created by J. Herbin, with an exceptional quality. He gave it the name "Perle noire" for its preciousness.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Bleu azur (Azure blue): a frank blue for a wandering mind, a dream, an escape to the seas and the Caribbean beaches. A fresh and young color, a reminder of the holidays.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Bleu pervenche (Blue periwinkle): named after the flower of that very same name.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Bleu myosotis (“Forget-me-not” blue): named after the flower of that very same name. Based on the famous legend, a knight and his lady were taking a walk along the river. He bent over to pick up a flower for his lady but lost his balance with the weight of its armor and fell into the river. While drowning he threw the flower at his lady screaming “Forget-me-not”.
Thanks to that legend the myosotis had become the symbol of memory and remembrance. The bleu myosotis is also the closest color to the standard and traditional blue ink used by every French pupil.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Eclat de saphir (Sapphire blue): sapphire is a gemstone. The terminology probably comes from 2 origins: the Greek with “sappheiros” (a stone of blue color) or from the Hebrew “sappir” (the most beautiful thing).
This color is a reminder of J. Herbin and his work at the most prestigious royal courts of Europe.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Bleu nuit (Midnight blue): this is the darkest color after the « perle noire » ink. A color symbol of the sky at night when bursting with stars in the summertime.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Rouge caroubier (Carob seed red): the caroubier is a tree measuring from 5 to 7 meters and can reach 15 meters exceptionally. It is cultivated for its fruit, the carob.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Vert pré (Green prairie): a very fresh green for the spring season, the color of the prairie and the new grass growing right after the end of winter.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Diabolo menthe (Mint lemonade green or Peppermint soda): the name comes from a popular non-alcoholic French beverage made of peppermint syrup and club soda.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Vert olive (Green olive): the color refers to the olive tree, a Mediterranean tree which provides olive oil.
In France, the olive tree is a symbol of the summer holidays, the cicadas and the popular novels of that region from the renowned writer Marcel Pagnol.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Lierre sauvage (Wild ivy green): a very subtle green symbol of nature but also anarchy. Wild ivy is found on the façade of houses and grows without being invited.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based
Vert réséda (Green reseda or Green mignonette): reseda is a plant famous for its delightful fragrance.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Ambre de Birmanie (Amber of Burma): amber is a fossilized tree resin mainly used as ornaments in the jewelry industry. Worn as jewelry since Antiquity, it was simply added onto a metal chain or skillfully crafted as a pendant.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Lie de thé (Brown tea): a subtle brown with soft shades whose name symbolizes the tea from Orient.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Cacao du Brésil (Brazillian brown cocoa): a name symbol of the exotism of the South- American continent and the bitterness of cocoa bean.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Café des îles (Island coffee): a light brown color reminder of the great coffee smell enjoyed at the terrace of a café in a far away island.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Terre de feu (Tierra Del Fuego or Land of Fire): Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego in Spanish) is the name of an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. Divided between Argentina and Chile, the main island is known as Land of Fire and also composed of a group of smaller islands.
This brown ink has a red tone a reminder of the burnt lands and vast deserts where nothing ever grows.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Poussière de lune (Moondust purple): a very poetic name, the color of the night when only the crescent moon is glowing in the dark.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Bouton d’or (Yellow button gold): this color is related to the flower of the very same name. Based on a children’s game that consist of putting the flower under one’s chin, if the latter becomes yellow it means this person likes butter.
This ink has an intense and bright yellow hue.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Orange indien (Indian orange): this color refers to the numerous travels of J. Herbin in India but also as the country itself, India, a colorful and festive nation.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Rose tendresse (Tenderness pink): this is the rose of love and the flowers of the same name and symbol of love.
The color represents the feeling of love and also tenderness shared by 2 lovers.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Bouquet d’antan (Bouquet of yesterday pink):It represents a bouquet that can be found at an elderly’s house.
The color is the symbol of nostalgia of the time that has gone by

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Rose cyclamen (Cyclamen pink): this color is also a flower from the very same name. A bold pink with a light touch of purple.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Rouge opéra (Red opera): this is the red of passion, the passionate love from an opera. The design of the fan, a reminder of the Spanish flamenco and also synonym of passion.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Violette pensée (Pensive violet): this color is also a flower from the very same name.
Since Napoleon I, French pupils used violet ink color, the least expensive color. This ink was made of methyl-violet, also used to disinfect wounds.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Larmes de cassis (Tears of blackcurrant): this ink with a dark purple hue is the symbol of grievance and penitence (Tears).

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Rouge bourgogne (Red burgundy): this red with a shade of rose is a reference to the French wine of the Burgundy region. These highly renowned wines are soft with a bold color, aromas of red berry, spices, musty forest …

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Vert empire (Green Empire): this color represents the proclamation of Napoleon Bonaparte on December 2nd 1804 as the French Emperor at the cathedral Notre-Dame in Paris. Napoleon Bonaparte famously crowned himself Emperor taking the imperial crown (the laurel crown) from the hands of Pope Pie VII to put it on his head. He then crowned his wife Josephine Empress. This scene is depicted in the painting by Jacques-Louis David, Le Sacre de Napoléon (The Coronation of Napoleon).
It was a tradition among the Greeks and the Romans to crown the poets and the winners with a laurel wreath.
In the Middle-Ages it was also a tradition to crown the distinguished scholars at the university with a laurel wreath.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 30ml
Rouille d’ancre (Rusty anchor red): this color also refers to the journeys of J. Herbin, when traveling at sea. This color comes from the rust found on the anchor of the boats when moored in one location for a very long time.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Gris nuage (Cloud gray): a light gray resembling a cloudy sky at sea slightly darkening before the storm. This color also represents the journeys taken at sea by J. Herbin when traveling to India.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Perle noire (Black Pearl): the black ink was the first created by J. Herbin, with an exceptional quality. He gave it the name "Perle noire" for its preciousness.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Bleu azur (Azure blue): a frank blue for a wandering mind, a dream, an escape to the seas and the Caribbean beaches. A fresh and young color, a reminder of the holidays.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Bleu pervenche (Blue periwinkle): named after the flower of that very same name.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Bleu myosotis (Forget-me-not blue): named after the flower of that very same name. Based on the famous legend, a knight and his lady were taking a walk along the river. He bent over to pick up a flower for his lady but lost his balance with the weight of its armor and fell into the river. While drowning he threw the flower at his lady screaming "Forget-me-not". Thanks to that legend the myosotis had become the symbol of memory and remembrance. The bleu myosotis is also the closest color to the standard and traditional blue ink used by every French pupil.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Eclat de saphir (Sapphire blue): sapphire is a gemstone. The terminology probably comes from 2 origins: the Greek with ?sappheiros? (a stone of blue color) or from the Hebrew ?sappir? (the most beautiful thing). This color is a reminder of J. Herbin and his work at the most prestigious royal courts of Europe.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Bleu nuit (Midnight blue): this is the darkest color after the « perle noire » ink. A color symbol of the sky at night when bursting with stars in the summertime.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Rouge caroubier (Carob seed red): the caroubier is a tree measuring from 5 to 7 meters and can reach 15 meters exceptionally. It is cultivated for its fruit, the carob.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Rouge bourgogne (Red burgundy): this red with a shade of rose is a reference to the French wine of the Burgundy region. These highly renowned wines are soft with a bold color, aromas of red berry, spices, musty forest ?

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Vert pré (Green prairie): a very fresh green for the spring season, the color of the prairie and the new grass growing right after the end of winter.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Diabolo menthe (Mint lemonade green or Peppermint soda): the name comes from a popular non-alcoholic French beverage made of peppermint syrup and club soda.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Vert olive (Green olive): the color refers to the olive tree, a Mediterranean tree which provides olive oil. In France, the olive tree is a symbol of the summer holidays, the cicadas and the popular novels of that region from the renowned writer Marcel Pagnol.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Lierre sauvage (Wild ivy green): a very subtle green symbol of nature but also anarchy. Wild ivy is found on the façade of houses and grows without being invited.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Vert réséda (Green reseda or Green mignonette): reseda is a plant famous for its delightful fragrance.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Ambre de Birmanie (Amber of Burma): amber is a fossilized tree resin mainly used as ornaments in the jewelry industry. Worn as jewelry since Antiquity, it was simply added onto a metal chain or skillfully crafted as a pendant.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Lie de thé (Brown tea): a subtle brown with soft shades whose name symbolizes the tea from Orient.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Cacao du Brésil (Brazillian brown cocoa): a name symbol of the exotism of the South- American continent and the bitterness of cocoa bean.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Café des îles (Island coffee): a light brown color reminder of the great coffee smell enjoyed at the terrace of a café in a far away island.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Terre de feu (Tierra Del Fuego or Land of Fire): Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego in Spanish) is the name of an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. Divided between Argentina and Chile, the main island is known as Land of Fire and also composed of a group of smaller islands. This brown ink has a red tone a reminder of the burnt lands and vast deserts where nothing ever grows.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Poussière de lune (Moondust purple): a very poetic name, the color of the night when only the crescent moon is glowing in the dark.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Bouton d?or (Yellow button gold): this color is related to the flower of the very same name. Based on a children?s game that consist of putting the flower under one?s chin, if the latter becomes yellow it means this person likes butter. This ink has an intense and bright yellow hue.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Orange indien (Indian orange): this color refers to the numerous travels of J. Herbin in India but also as the country itself, India, a colorful and festive nation.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Rouille d'ancre (Rusty anchor red): this color also refers to the journeys of J. Herbin, when traveling at sea. This color comes from the rust found on the anchor of the boats when moored in one location for a very long time.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Rose tendresse (Tenderness pink): this is the rose of love and the flowers of the same name and symbol of love. The color represents the feeling of love and also tenderness shared by 2 lovers.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Bouquet d'antan (Bouquet of yesterday pink):It represents a bouquet that can be found at an elderly's house. The color is the symbol of nostalgia of the time that has gone by

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Rose cyclamen (Cyclamen pink): this color is also a flower from the very same name. A bold pink with a light touch of purple.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Rouge opéra (Red opera): this is the red of passion, the passionate love from an opera. The design of the fan, a reminder of the Spanish flamenco and also synonym of passion.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Violette pensée (Pensive violet): this color is also a flower from the very same name. Since Napoleon I, French pupils used violet ink color, the least expensive color. This ink was made of methyl-violet, also used to disinfect wounds.

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Larmes de cassis (Tears of blackcurrant): this ink with a dark purple hue is the symbol of grievance and penitence (Tears).

Test new colors. Very handy when traveling.

For fountain pens and glass pens Water-based, 10ml

Go see in the " Specifications " section below the PDF file to view the colors

Vert empire (Green Empire): this color represents the proclamation of Napoleon Bonaparte on December 2nd 1804 as the French Emperor at the cathedral Notre-Dame in Paris. Napoleon Bonaparte famously crowned himself Emperor taking the imperial crown (the laurel crown) from the hands of Pope Pie VII to put it on his head. He then crowned his wife Josephine Empress. This scene is depicted in the painting by Jacques-Louis David, Le Sacre de Napoléon (The Coronation of Napoleon). It was a tradition among the Greeks and the Romans to crown the poets and the winners with a laurel wreath. In the Middle-Ages it was also a tradition to crown the distinguished scholars at the university with a laurel wreath.