Jacques Herbin La Perle des Encres Writing Ink 30ml - Rouge Opera (Opera Red)

Rouge Opéra is the red of passion - the deep, ardent colour of an opera performed at full force, its fan motif a nod to the drama of Spanish flamenco. It sits closer to a warm, saturated crimson than to a primary red, with enough depth to read with authority on the page without shouting. On quality writing paper it rewards the eye; on cream stock it takes on an even warmer character. Jacques Herbin founded his Paris ink house in 1670, making it the oldest name in formal ink production in the world. La Perle des Encres - "The Jewel of Inks" - was created in 1700 in his shop on the Rue des Fosses Saint-Germain. In the three centuries since, the formula has been refined continuously, and the line has been used by Louis XIV, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Victor Hugo. That kind of continuity is rare in any craft. The ink itself La Perle des Encres inks are dye-based, smooth-flowing, and easy to clean from the pen - making them a reliable choice whether you write daily or pick up your pen only occasionally. The formula is water-based, pH neutral, non-toxic, and made with all-natural dyes. It flows smoothly, dries at a reasonable pace, and is lightfast. The 30ml bottle has a wide opening of 23mm, which makes filling most converters and piston fillers straightforward without the fumbling that comes with narrower bottles. The classic French ink bottle - squat, generous, with a satisfying weight to it - is designed to allow a pen to reach the last of the ink even as the level drops. Compatibility This ink works well in fountain pens, rollerball pens, and glass nibs. It performs reliably even on standard copy paper, with minimal feathering or bleedthrough in most cases. For those who write on higher-quality papers - Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Tomoe River, or similar — the colour renders at its finest. Specifications Volume: 30ml Bottle opening: 23mm Formula: Water-based, dye-based Dyes: All natural pH: Neutral Non-toxic A note on the colour Rouge Opéra is not a fire-engine red and not a burgundy. It occupies the ground between the two - a full, warm red with just enough presence to distinguish it from every other red in your collection. It works well for annotation, correspondence, journalling, or anywhere a considered contrast to black or blue is wanted. Those drawn to inks with character rather than mere functionality will find it a thoughtful and lasting choice. Compatible with all standard fountain pens, rollerball pens, and glass nibs. Safe for converter and cartridge systems.