J Herbin Fountain Pen Ink [Rouge Caroubier]

Rouge Caroubier — Red Carob — is a vivid cherry-red with subtle pink undertones. It’s a clean, honest red that sits beautifully on the page without veering into brown or orange territory — ideal for annotations, underlining, corrections, or simply writing something that demands to be noticed.

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: Rouge Caroubier (Red Carob)
Volume: 30ml
Ink Type: Water-based, pH-neutral
Dyes: All-natural
Properties: Lightfast, fast-drying, aquarellable
Made in France