Herbin, 6 ink cartridges in a tin, standard size. Founded in 1670 in Paris under Louis XIV, the company Herbin quickly became known for its inks exported worldwide. Today, Herbin still has its headquarters in Paris. The tin 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 composed of water, a humectant to reduce drying of 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.