Create handwritten cards, decorative lettering or practice sheets with Herbin calligraphy ink. This ink contains pigments and natural resin. The pipette cap helps you load a small amount onto a nib and mix colours in a separate mixing pot.
Choose one 50 ml colour
You receive one 50 ml bottle with a pipette cap in white, black, blue, red or purple. Choose black for high-contrast lettering or a colour for accents and decoration. Try white on dark paper to assess the contrast. This is not a five-colour set; nibs, holders, paper and a mixing pot are not included.
For a separate calligraphy nib
Use a separate nib in a suitable holder. A broad nib forms wide and narrow letter strokes; a pointed nib helps with fine lines, depending on the nib and your technique. This ink is not suitable for fountain pens. Choose a dedicated fountain-pen writing ink for those pens.
Load with the pipette and test on paper
Use the pipette to apply a small amount of ink to the nib, then try a few strokes on your chosen paper. This shows how much ink you need and how the lines dry. Mix colours from this range in small quantities in a clean pot; keep the original colours separate. Let a trial stroke dry before adding another layer.
Care after writing
Clean the nib and pipette after use, following the bottle directions and your tools’ care instructions. Keep the bottle rim clean and close the cap firmly. Explore other drawing and writing inks and calligraphy and drawing materials.
