J Herbin: Tin of 6 Universal Cartridges – Bleu Myosotis
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.
From the beginning, J. Herbin distinguished itself from its competitors by offering a wide range of colors for the fountain pen inks. The names chosen for each color are very poetic to preserve the originality of the brand and as a French tradition.
J. Herbin is the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “Perle des Encres” – The Jewel of Inks. 300 years later, The Jewel of Inks is still being produced.
These universal international standard size cartridges come in a funky little tin containing six cartidges. The ink is suitable for all makes of fountain pen that accept an international standard size cartridge. (These cartridges also fit some rollerball pens.) If you are unsure if they will fit, please enquire (advising your pen brand & model) and we will confirm if these are suitable.
The ink is:
- Non-toxic
- pH neutral
- Lightfast
- Water based
- Uses all natural dyes
- Smooth Flowing
- Fast drying
Made in France by J Herbin.
