J. Herbin 1798 Bottled Fountain Pen Ink in Cornaline d'Egypte - 15 mL

Step into history with J. Herbin 1798 Cornaline d’Egypte, a vibrant orange-red ink inspired by the glassy gemstone of the same name. In 1798, a period of innovation and discovery in France coincided with the rise of the steel nib dip pen, and Herbin founded in 1670, expanded its production of inks and sealing wax, laying the foundations for centuries of fine writing.

Cornaline d’Egypte, or "Carnelian of Egypt," takes its name from the ancient mineral celebrated by Egyptians as "The Setting Sun," a symbol of vitality believed to elevate the mood and reduce stress. This saturated orange-red hue is part of the new 1798 ink collection, designed to delight collectors and fans of Herbin’s 1670 Anniversary inks with its vivid color and signature shimmer.

Housed in a 15 mL glass bottle with a hand-dipped wax seal stamped "1798", Cornaline d’Egypte combines elegance and functionality. Its highly saturated color delivers a bold, luminous presence on paper, making it perfect for expressive writing or creative projects.

Care Tips: Due to its intensity, Cornaline d’Egypte requires careful cleaning of your pens after use and should not be mixed with other fountain pen inks.

Bring a touch of history, artistry, and Parisian elegance to your writing with J. Herbin 1798 Cornaline d’Egypte.

J. Herbin 1798 Bottled Fountain Pen Ink in Cornaline d'Egypte - 15 mL Specifications

• Ink Color: vibrant orange-red with subtle shimmer B
• ottle Size: 15 mL glass bottle
• Ink Type: Fountain pen ink
• Special Features: Hand-dipped wax seal stamped “1798”
• Ingredients: All-natural dyes, vegan-friendly Usage: Highly saturated – extra care recommended when cleaning pens after use; do not mix with other fountain pen inks
• Made in Paris

Please note that ink color swab depicted on our item listing image is for reference only. The actual color of the ink may be subject to variations in manufacturing and computerized scanning quality of the sample.