Herbin

Founded in Paris in 1670 by a sailor who brought ink and sealing wax formulas from India, J. Herbin is the oldest ink brand in the world. Its high-quality sealing wax was used by figures like Louis XIV and Coco Chanel. In 1700, it launched “La Perle des Encres,” followed by other iconic inks. Today, Herbin still produces its inks in France, with bottles hand-finished in Paris.