• J. Herbin Chinese Calligraphy gift set shown two ways on white background — left: set open in dark display box showing Chinese brush, Encre de Chine ink bottle with red cap, and black calligraphy script backdrop; right: lifestyle inset showing brush, ink bottle, and a sheet of parchment with a large Chinese character painted in black ink, red patterned surface beneath
  • All six J. Herbin History of Writing pen and ink gift sets shown open in their display boxes on white background — top row (left to right): 19th Century Student (purple lining), Carnevale Venezia (green with glass spiral pen), Chinese Calligraphy (dark with Chinese brush); bottom row: Belle Époque (blue with ornate nib holder), Medieval (red with goose quill), Egyptian (yellow with bamboo reed pen and papyrus); each box shows pen, ink bottle, and paper sheet
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J. Herbin History of Writing Pen & Ink Gift Set | Calligraphy & Dip Pen Sets | Exaclair

J. Herbin History of Writing Pen & Ink Gift Set | Calligraphy & Dip Pen Sets | Exaclair

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A journey through the history of writing, beautifully packaged as a gift. Each J. Herbin History of Writing set pairs a historically inspired writing instrument with a 10ml bottle of Herbin ink and a sheet of traditional paper — a thoughtful gift for writers, calligraphers, artists, and history lovers alike.

Six styles available, each evoking a distinct era and tradition of writing. All sets are packaged in an open-front display box with a Jacques Herbin label and contents card.

Gift Set Details:

  • Egyptian: Bamboo reed pen (calame), sheet of papyrus, 10ml black Herbin ink
  • Chinese Brush: Chinese brush, sheet of parchment paper, 10ml China ink (deep black)
  • 19th Century Student: Nib holder with German steel Brause nib, blotter sheet, 10ml Herbin Violette ink
  • Belle Époque: Engraved nib holder, sheet of vellum, 10ml Herbin Vert Empire (deep green) ink
  • Medieval: Goose quill, sheet of parchment, 10ml Herbin blue calligraphy ink
  • Carnevale Venezia: Glass spiral pen, sheet of parchment, 10ml Herbin Sepia ink
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