Herbin Ink 1670 - Cyprus Carob

Herbin Ink 1670 - Cyprus Carob

The 1670 Collection celebrates the rich life and adventures of J. Herbin, an enterprising French sailor of the mid-17th century.
He made a number of voyages to India, collecting ingredients and formulas for his sealing wax and inks.
He began making pen inks in his Paris workshop beginning in 1700 with the "Ink of Ships" and the "Jewel of Inks."
Today, Herbin inks are widely used and internationally renown.

It is said J. Herbin was fond of dried carob pods as a healthy food during his voyages. As with other merchants, he traded or purchased them in Cyprus.
Carob trees have been cultivated in Mediterranean countries since ancient times. Carob pods were known for their therapeutic properties and were marketed throughout Europe as the "black gold of Cyprus."
This new anniversary ink is called "Caroube de Chypre" - Cyprus Carob - because of its deep brown color.
Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre is a dark brown ink with light red reflections and sparkling gold effect.