J Herbin 50ml “1670” Anniversary Ink – Shogun By Kenzo Takada

J. Herbin is the oldest name in pen inks in the world. He created The Jewel of Inks” in his shop on the Rue des Fossess Saint-Germain in Paris in 1700. J. Herbin inks uses all natural dyes in their fountain pen inks. The smooth flow, fast drying time, and neutral pH makes it a great option for your fountain and dip pens.

The 1670 Collection celebrates the rich life and adventures of Herbin, an enterprising French sailor of the mid-17th century. While he was in the employ of the Compagnie des Indes Orientales, he made a number of voyages to India, collecting ingredients and formulas for his sealing wax and inks.

Kenzo Takada is recognized as one of the most famous creators of his generation across the globe. His creative style often used inspiration from many different cultures and combined them with a distinct Japanese touch. Kenzo Takada sadly passed away at the beginning of this partnership with Jacques Herbin, who was dear to him. Making this ink a homage to Kenzo Takada’s remarkable career

Kenzo Takada had great passion for creating and a powerful drive to always bring beauty to the fore. The Herbin Shogun Ink by Kenzo Takada twilight-colored ink, reminiscent of a beautiful night of stars, is coated with fine red and gold shimmer. The resulting hue is reminiscent of certain armors from the Shogun era, for which Kenzo Takada held a fine appreciation.

Size: 50ml, glass bottle
Shimmer Ink

*Due to the particles added to the ink to create the shimmer, you may experience restricted ink flow in some pens. It is recommended to shake the ink before filling your pen and to gently roll the pen in your hands before use, this will help keep the shimmer in the ink consistent and help with preventing clogging but not entirely. You will also want to be sure and keep your pen well maintained and clean when using shimmer inks.

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