{"product_id":"jacques-herbin-vintage-writing-set-violette-pensee","title":"Jacques Herbin Vintage Writing Set Violette Pensee","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep back into the rhythm of slow, deliberate writing with the Jacques Herbin Vintage Writing Set in \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolette Pensée \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Fine and Firm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a classically styled gift box, it pairs a traditional dip pen holder with a bottle of Jacques Herbin’s bright violet ink, inspired by the purple school inks once used by French pupils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact set is ideal if you want to experiment with dip pens, refresh your desk setup or give a practical, not-just-decorative gift to a stationery lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cem\u003eViolette Pensée\u003c\/em\u003e ink offers a clear, legible violet with subtle shading that suits both everyday notes and more decorative headings or cards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrause golden nib holder, balanced for comfortable sessions with a light, controlled feel in hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrause \u003cem\u003eL'Ecoliere\u003c\/em\u003e 0.25 mm writing nib 65, a classic general-purpose nib suited to everyday script, practice drills and addressing envelopes. Made in Germany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 ml bottle of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacques Herbin Violette Pensée ink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, a bright violet that dries to a blue‑violet tone with gentle shading and no glitter or sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style presentation box, echoing old French school writing kits and ready to gift straight away. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eViolette Pensée\u003c\/em\u003e ink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eViolette Pensée\u003c\/em\u003e (“pensive violet”) takes its cue from the inexpensive violet inks used in French classrooms from the time of Napoleon I. The colour starts slightly pink‑violet when wet and settles into a clean, medium blue‑violet as it dries, with enough saturation to stay readable in everyday use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques Herbin inks are water‑based, pH‑neutral and made with natural dyes, which helps them flow smoothly and makes them suitable for both modern and many vintage pens and dip nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, \u003cem\u003eViolette Pensée\u003c\/em\u003e behaves as a “wet” ink, so it lays down a generous line and can show off the character of different nibs while remaining easy to clean from glass or metal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this set is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to try dip pens without committing to a full calligraphy toolkit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournalers and letter writers looking for a distinctive but still work‑friendly violet ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift‑givers seeking a compact, ready‑to‑wrap present for fountain pen fans, teachers, students or anyone who enjoys analogue tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalligraphy beginners who want a simple, low‑maintenance way to practice letterforms before investing in multiple nibs and inks. \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":44111564177543,"sku":"27277T","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/27277T_1.webp?v=1772937759","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/jacques-herbin-vintage-writing-set-violette-pensee","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}