Jacques Herbin Shogun by Kenzo Takada & K3 50ml Ink Bottle

Jacques Herbin Shogun by Kenzo Takada & K3 50ml Ink Bottle

Jacques Herbin Shogun by Kenzo Takada & K3 50ml Ink Bottle. This new range of inks “créations d’artistes” of exclusive Jacques Herbin collection honors and celebrates personalities, recognized for their talents, by developing for each of them a new shade, unique and sublime, reflecting the sensitivity and soul of the artist. Kenzo Takada is recognised worldwide as one of the most famous creators and designers of his generation. His recognisable style combines multicultural inspirations with a distinct Japanese touch. Kenzo Takada had co-founded K3, a luxury brand dedicated to the art of living, with Jonathan Bouchet Manheim, the brand’s managing director, in 2019 as artistic director. Kenzo Takada sadly passed away on October 4th 2020, just as the partnership with Jacques Herbin, who was dear to him, had started. This ink is thus a homage to this exceptional man. Creating was Kenzo Takada’s leitmotif, a powerful drive to always bring beauty to the fore. This twilight-coloured ink, reminiscent of a beautiful night of stars, is coated with fine red and gold glitter. The resulting hue is reminiscent of certain armours from the Shogun era, for which Kenzo Takada held a fine appreciation. This fresh and elegant colour is currently very popular, particularly in decoration and design.

This ink is for pens, never mix this ink with another. Before filling ink pot or fountain pen, rinse thoroughly. Shake the bottle well before filling the writing instrument for best results. If your pen is inactive for a while, we recommend you might want to empty and clean it. | Jacques Herbin Products

Jacques Herbin

Established in Paris in 1670 —when King Louis XIV was 32 years old— the Maison HERBIN initially specialised in the sealing wax, fine stationery and ink trade, and imported shellac from India. In 1798 the Maison changed tack and put its faith in the future: whilst continuing to produce wax and engage in the paper and color (pigments) trade, it launched production of its own writing ink on the initiative of JACQUES HERBIN, member of the fourth generation. Over the years, voyages, and successive buyouts, the product range expanded, innovations were introduced, and trademarks registered. During this period, additions included Encre violette (Violet ink, used in schools of the French Third Republic), Perle des Encres (Pearl of inks), and Encre des Voyageurs (Travellers’ ink). These developments resulted in the Maison winning numerous awards in the days of the great industry exhibitions, in London and Paris.

The adventure of one of the oldest ink makers in the world began over three hundred years ago. A subsidiary of the Exacompta Clairefontaine group since 2003, the Maison HERBIN now expands its offer with the exclusive JACQUES HERBIN Collection, a complete universe of inks, writing instruments, stationery, and small leather goods for amateurs and connoisseurs of the lettering arts, calligraphy, and graphic arts. HERBIN’s aim has remained constant to: “Give body and color to our thoughts.”

Jacques Herbin Shogun by Kenzo Takada & K3 50ml Ink Bottle