{"product_id":"jacques-herbin-la-perle-des-encres-writing-ink-30ml-terre-de-feu-earth-red","title":"Jacques Herbin La Perle des Encres Writing Ink 30ml - Terre de Feu (Earth Red)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacques Herbin La Perle des Encres Writing Ink | Terre de Feu (Earth Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerre de Feu\u003c\/em\u003e takes its name from Tierra del Fuego, the remote archipelago at the southernmost tip of South America. It is a place defined by scorched plains, vast open land, and the particular silence of the earth at the edge of the world. This ink carries that character faithfully: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ea warm, red-tinged brown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that shifts with nib and paper, revealing deeper russet tones in broader strokes and a drier, more terracotta quality through finer nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a loud colour. On white paper it reads as a grounded, earthy brown with unmistakable red warmth. On cream or ivory stock, it comes into its own, the contrast softened to something quieter and more personal. Shading is present, particularly with wetter nibs, and the ink rewards time spent with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout La Perle des Encres\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJacques Herbin is the oldest name in pen ink in the world. The house was established in Paris in 1670, and the La Perle des Encres (\"The Jewel of Inks\") range has been produced since 1700. It is the same formula that was used by Louis XIV and Victor Hugo, refined over three centuries and still made in France today. The finishing touches on the bottles remain handmade in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30 ml glass bottles, known as \"D bottles\" after the old French unit of measure la Demi Courtine, are designed with an integrated pen rest recessed into the top of the bottle. It is a practical detail that anyone who has tried to balance a fountain pen while filling will quietly appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula and Compatibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerre de Feu \u003c\/em\u003eis formulated with all-natural dyes in a water-based carrier. The ink is pH neutral and non-toxic, with a neutral composition that is gentle on pen feeds and metal nibs. It flows smoothly and dries at a reasonable pace on most papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with fountain pens, rollerball pens, glass nibs, dip nibs, reed pens, and brush pens. The ink is also dilutable with water for use in watercolour-style illustration work, where it produces a soft, warm gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003ewarm earth red-brown (Terre de Feu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye type:\u003c\/strong\u003e all-natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle includes integrated pen rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fountain pens, dip pens, glass nibs, and brush pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerre de Feu\u003c\/em\u003e behaves differently across paper weights and nib sizes, which is part of its appeal. Wet, broad nibs deepen the colour toward a saturated brown. Finer, drier nibs pull out more of the red. High-quality coated papers will show more shading; absorbent papers will produce a flatter, softer result. If you are using it in a dry pen, expect to see more red. In a wetter pen, expect a warmer, richer brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ink worth exploring slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/WEBFLAGS_FRANCE_125px.png?v=1613734598\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Herbin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44827061813383,"sku":"13047T","price":22.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/encre-jacques-herbin-terre-de-feu-30ml.jpg?v=1781062392","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/jacques-herbin-la-perle-des-encres-writing-ink-30ml-terre-de-feu-earth-red","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}