Travel back to 16th century Venice and dive into a unique experience of calligraphic writing with this historical Jacques Herbin Venetian Writing Set.

This Jacques Herbin Venetian writing set is a unique addition to your calligraphy collection, or an ideal gift for someone who has a passion for calligraphy.

Herbin is the oldest name in pen inks in the world. Established in Paris in 1670 by Jacques Herbin, the Herbin brand initially specialised in sealing wax, inks and imported shellac from India.

Generations of remarkable people, from Louis XIV to Coco Chanel, have trusted and relied upon the quality of Jacques Herbin.

Herbin continues produces a range of beautiful fountain pen and calligraphy inks, writing instruments, gift sets and accessories.

Herbin inks are made in France, and the finishing touches on the bottles are still done by hand in Paris. These sets are intended as gifts for lovers of ink and writing and are also the perfect way to sample the various types of Herbin ink.

J. Herbin traditional writing hand blown glass pens in the tradition of 16th century Venice. This straight handle with frosted glass and flame design pen paired with your favorite Jacques Herbin ink provides a unique writing experience. The small grooves on the pen nib allow several lines to be written without dipping and is best used with fountain pen ink. The twisted glass nib allows the ink to rise in a capillary action. The pen is easy to hold with a good grip and allows fluid and precise writing.

This set includes:

• 1 x brown spiral glass dip pen (18cm)
• 1 x sheet of parchment
• 1 x bottle of sepia ink (10ml)
• 1 x information booklet