JACQUES HERBIN 1670 Anniversary Ink 50ml Gris Orage (Stormy Grey)

Stormy seas are the inspiration for Herbin’s 1670 ink, “Stormy Grey.” Its color is a deep coal grey (anthracite) with flecks of gold. On his many voyages, Herbin encountered dark and wild oceans. The fine golden flecks in the ink are meant to invoke both strikes of lightening across the water, and also its dark and mysterious depths.

J. Herbin 1670 collection celebrates 340 years of the alluring chronicles of J. Herbin, an inspiring French sailor of the 17th century. He made a number of voyages to India, collecting formulas and ingredients for his sealing wax and inks. He began making inks in his shop in Paris in 1700, beginning with the series “Ink of Ships” and “Jewel of Inks.” The sealing wax on the bottle is reminiscent of J. Herbin wax used for the Grand cru, or wines of France. The colour Stormy Grey is inspired by the dark and wild storms encountered by J. Herbin during his naval expeditions. The fine flecks of gold in the anthracite ink invoke strikes of lightning across the uncharted waters as well as its inexplicable and mysterious depths.

Made in France.

Contains Campeche wood tannin for exceptional preservation.,Darkens gradually with time.,50ml in a glass bottle.