Sealing Wax & Fountain Pen Inks | J. Herbin Calligraphy Supplies

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M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom.

J. Herbin was established in 1670, when Louis XIV, the Sun King, was 32 years old.

J. Herbin sealing wax is made with several natural elements: pine resin, ground limestone, lacquer, and a dye made from cochineal-the legendary red dye that was once one of the world's most precious commodities.

J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world.

By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships).