{"product_id":"jacques-herbin-the-colours-of-paris-writing-ink-30ml-toits-de-paris","title":"Jacques Herbin The Colours of Paris Writing Ink 30ml - Toits de Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacques Herbin The Colours of Paris - Rooftops of Paris Writing Ink, 30ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular shade of grey that belongs only to Paris. It lives above the city, on the zinc rooftops of the Haussmann apartments that line the grand boulevards and wrap around the courtyards of the 5th and 7th arrondissements. At certain times of day, especially in the low winter light or after rain, those rooflines take on a quality that is neither quite blue nor quite grey, but something quietly between the two. That is the colour Jacques Herbin has bottled here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRooftops of Paris \u003c\/em\u003eis a soft, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecool blue-grey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — contemplative rather than assertive. On the page it reads as a muted, sophisticated tone with a distinctly Parisian character. It performs best through a wet, smooth nib on quality paper; on Rhodia or similar coated stock the colour deepens and the line becomes more defined. On absorbent paper and broader nibs, the pastel quality comes forward, which some will find appealing in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Colours of Paris Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis ink is part of Jacques Herbin's five-colour \u003cem\u003eColours of Paris\u003c\/em\u003e series, each shade drawn from a specific place or landmark in the city: the Moulin Rouge, the Paris Metro, the Eiffel Tower, the rue de la Verrerie, and these zinc rooftops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is a tribute to the city where the Maison Herbin was born in 1670, making Jacques Herbin the oldest ink manufacturer in the world. The house was founded by a 17th-century French adventurer who returned from multiple journeys to India carrying formulas for sealing wax and inks, establishing himself near the Louvre in Paris. From those origins, Herbin went on to produce fine writing inks, which are still made in France today, with finishing touches added by hand in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Properties and Pen Compatibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis dye-based formulation is vegan and offers a smooth flow with a quick drying time, and is compatible with all fountain pens, converter rollerball pens, and glass pens. The ink flows consistently without staining or clogging, and cleans easily from the pen. It is a straightforward, well-behaved ink formulated for everyday correspondence and note-taking, though it equally suits drawing and illustration where a restrained, tonal palette is the aim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in ink mixing, Herbin's standard inks are known to be stable and flat, with no shading, shimmer or sheening, which makes them particularly well suited to mixing and use in art and painting contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented in a 30ml Glass Bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe ink comes in a 30ml glass bottle with a metal cap, designed to sit well on a desk without being ostentatious about it. The bottle has a narrow base that allows the pen nib to reach the ink easily as the level drops. At 30ml, it represents genuine value for an ink of this pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-grey (Rooftops of Paris)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume: \u003c\/strong\u003e30ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass with metal cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dye-based, vegan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with fountain pens, rollerball converters, and glass pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of \u003cem\u003eThe Colours of Paris\u003c\/em\u003e five-ink collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on using this ink well\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRooftops of Paris\u003c\/em\u003e rewards a wet nib and quality paper. It is at its most legible and characterful on smooth stock such as Rhodia or Clairefontaine. In a drier pen or on highly absorbent paper, the pale tone can make reading at a glance more challenging, so it is worth pairing thoughtfully. For writing that calls for quiet elegance over sharp contrast, it is a considered and distinctive choice.\u003c\/p\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":44845822607495,"sku":"13835T","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/13806T_fac-900x900.webp?v=1781074950","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/jacques-herbin-the-colours-of-paris-writing-ink-30ml-toits-de-paris","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}