The oldest name in ink production, J. Herbin was first established in 1670 by an enterprising sailor armed with sealing wax formulas from his travels in India. After designing specialty ink formulas for French luminaries like Louis XIV and Victor Hugo, the company became synonymous with high-quality writing supplies. Featuring a water-based formula that uses only natural dyes, J. Herbin ink is nontoxic and pH neutral. The ink runs smoothly and dries quickly on the page, and for added convenience, the bottle comes with an integrated pen rest.