{"product_id":"jacques-herbin-la-perle-des-encres-writing-ink-30ml-lierre-sauvage-wild-ivy-green","title":"Jacques Herbin La Perle des Encres Writing Ink 30ml - Lierre Sauvage (Wild Ivy Green)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacques Herbin La Perle des Encres | Lierre Sauvage (Wild Ivy Green)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques Herbin has been making ink in Paris since 1670, making it the oldest continuous name in formal ink production in the world. La Perle des Encres, meaning \"The Jewel of Inks,\" was first produced in Herbin's shop on the Rue des Fosses Saint-Germain in 1700. It was the ink of Napoleon Bonaparte and Victor Hugo. That history is not marketing copy; it is simply fact, and it matters to anyone who cares about what goes into their pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLierre Sauvage\u003c\/em\u003e translates as \"wild ivy,\" and the name suits it precisely. This is a genuine, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereadable green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblue undertone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e that keeps it from straying into the yellow-green range. It sits comfortably in the middle of the green spectrum, neither aggressive nor insipid. On quality paper with a fine to medium nib it shows gentle shading, with deeper pools forming in wider strokes and the lighter body of the ink visible in thinner lines. It is vivid enough to hold the page, and considered enough to use daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour draws its character from the plant itself: wild ivy grows uninvited across stone walls and timber facades, persistent and quietly beautiful. Herbin captures something of that quality in this ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe formula is water-based and made with all-natural dyes. It is non-toxic and pH neutral, which means it is safe for all fountain pens, including those with gold nibs and sensitive materials. Flow is consistently wet, making it a pleasure to write with across most nib types, from fine to broad. Dry time is relatively quick for a wet ink, which matters for left-handed writers or anyone working at pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn premium paper such as Clairefontaine, Rhodia, or Tomoe River it performs well, with minimal feathering and clean edges. On lower-quality paper it may spread slightly with broad or wet nibs, as is true of most well-saturated inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30 ml bottle has a distinctive rectangular profile, known in the Herbin range as the \"D bottle,\" a reference to the old French unit of measure la Demi Courtine. The top of the bottle is designed with a slight indentation that functions as a pen rest, allowing you to balance a pen across the cap while filling. It is a practical detail that has been part of the bottle's design for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSuitable for use in all fountain pens that accept bottled ink, whether converter-filled, piston-filled, or eyedropper-filled. It cleans out readily with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 30 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle: Glass with integrated pen rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormula: Water-based, all-natural dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/WEBFLAGS_FRANCE_125px.png?v=1613734598\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Herbin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44826889781383,"sku":"13037T","price":22.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/13037T-900x900.webp?v=1781055748","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/jacques-herbin-la-perle-des-encres-writing-ink-30ml-lierre-sauvage-wild-ivy-green","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}