Every element of the presentation tells part of the company's story—from the illustrations on the display box depicting J. Herbin’s nautical life, to the colors of ink inside. The cap on top and seal on the front of the bottle, handmade with J. Herbin Supple Wax, are reminiscent of the wax used by J. Herbin to seal French Grand Cru wines. Please note that the ink takes longer than most to dry and requires more scrubbing to remove. It also needs more diligent and regular cleanings in order to prevent clogging in fountain pens. The gold pigment will quickly settle at the bottom of the ink bottle; shake it thoroughly before filling.