Herbin, 6 ink cartridges in a tin, standard size. Founded in 1670 in Paris under Louis XIV, Herbin quickly became known for its inks exported worldwide. Even today, Herbin is headquartered in Paris. It contains 6 small ink cartridges (universal size) in a round aluminum container. The inks are available in a total of 25 colors with French and poetic names. They are designed for frequent use with fountain pens and rollerball pens and are finely filtered to prevent clogging. The inks are primarily made from water, a humectant to reduce drying out in relation to the nib, and a preservative to maintain their properties over time. The dyes used have been specially selected to offer the richest color palette on the market.