J Herbin Fountain Pen Ink Bottle — Gris Nuage : Cloudy Grey

Gris Nuage — Cloudy Grey — is a soft, understated ink that sits somewhere between pencil and thought. Neither too dark nor too pale, it’s the kind of grey that suits marginalia, quiet annotations, and letters you want to feel contemplative rather than urgent.

From J. Herbin, the world’s oldest ink manufacturer — established in Paris in 1670 — this 30ml bottle holds water-based, pH-neutral ink made with all-natural dyes. It flows smoothly through any fountain pen, dries quickly, and won’t clog even the finest nibs. The elegant glass bottle includes a built-in pen rest, because even small courtesies matter.

Small Details, Big Difference

Smooth, reliable flow: The finely filtered ink writes cleanly from the first stroke, with no skipping or feathering on good paper.

Natural dyes, neutral pH: Gentle on pens old and new, with lightfast colour that stays true over time.

Built-in pen rest: The bottle’s design holds your pen while you write — a thoughtful detail for desk-side refilling.

Details

Colour: Gris Nuage (Cloudy Grey)
Volume: 30ml
Ink Type: Water-based, pH-neutral
Dyes: All-natural
Properties: Lightfast, fast-drying, aquarellable
Made in France