{"product_id":"jacques-herbin-converter-rollerball-pen","title":"Jacques Herbin Converter Rollerball Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eJacques Herbin Transparent Rollerball Pen\u003c\/em\u003e is made by the oldest ink house in the world - a company established in Paris in 1670 by a French adventurer who returned from voyages to India with formulas for sealing wax and fine ink. Over three and a half centuries later, that same house is still producing writing instruments in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is the practical, unpretentious side of that legacy. The barrel is fully transparent, which means you can see exactly how much ink remains at a glance - no guesswork, no unpleasant surprises mid-sentence. Polished chrome fittings provide a quiet contrast to the clear body, giving the pen a clean, considered appearance without overstatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rollerball mechanism requires noticeably less pressure than a conventional ballpoint, which makes a real difference over longer writing sessions. The line is smooth and consistent, with the fluidity you associate with fountain pen ink rather than the drag of a standard ballpoint. The medium nib suits most handwriting styles and papers well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefilling is straightforward. The pen accepts standard Jacques Herbin ink cartridges as well as other short international fountain pen ink cartridges, which means you have access to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/collections\/standard-international-short-ink-cartridges?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=standard\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewide range of colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - including the full Jacques Herbin ink palette, with its characteristic French names and exceptional depth of hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat palette currently runs several cartridge colour options. The pen posts securely for a more balanced feel when writing at length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNib size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent plastic with chrome clip and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard short international ink cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 40g Includes one ink cartridge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pen that rewards daily use. It suits correspondence, journaling, note-taking, and any situation where the writing experience matters as much as the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those already working with Jacques Herbin inks, it is a natural and affordable companion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those new to the brand, it is an excellent introduction to a house that has been doing this longer than almost anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Herbin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44490106863751,"sku":"21500T","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/21500T_1_467203f0-0b96-4156-904a-f31f4a59eaa0.webp?v=1776387049","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/jacques-herbin-converter-rollerball-pen","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}