J. Herbin

Jacques Herbin founded the House of Jacques Herbin in 1670, specialising in sealing wax and fine stationery. In 1798 the company launched its own production of writing ink. Under the Clairefontaine Rhodia umbrella since January 2021, Jacques Herbin continues its history.

Jacques Herbin was a 17th century French adventurer who, following multiple journeys to India, returned to Paris with formulas for manufacturing sealing wax and inks. He established the House of Jacques Herbin in 1670, specialising in sealing wax and fine stationery. Located a stone's throw from the Louvre in the district of the powerful Corporation des Marchands Merciers, of which it was a member, the House of Jacques Herbin traded with the Mediterranean and the Levant, and further afield with India. In 1798, in the last days of the Directoire period, the company launched its own production of writing ink. The Jacques Herbin company has been handed down from father to son throughout the 20th century. Under the Clairefontaine Rhodia umbrella since January 2021, Jacques Herbin continues to write a new page in its history.

• Jacques Herbin Encres Prestige writing inks

• 1670 inks

• 1798 inks

• Diamant bleu ink

• Opale nocturne ink

1. 1Jacques Herbin - Stylos plumes, encres et papeteriejacquesherbin.com
2. 2History - Tradition and innovation in stationery since 1670jacquesherbin.com
3. 3New prestige inks 2026 - Jacques Herbinjacquesherbin.com