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J. Herbin

Ambre de Birmanie

Warm tones#C89E4E

Founded in France in 1670, one of the oldest ink makers still operating. Its 1670 anniversary line is known for pronounced gold sheen.

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Specs

Color familyWarm tones
Approx. hex#C89E4E
SheenNot typically noted
BrandJ. Herbin

Paper & pairing

Warm tones (oranges, yellows, ambers) show strong contrast between light and dark areas of each stroke, which is part of why they're popular with broader nibs. This ink will behave predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Cheap, highly absorbent paper (standard copier paper) will dull any ink's saturation and can cause feathering or bleed-through with wetter nibs.

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About J. Herbin

Founded in Paris in 1670, J. Herbin is the oldest ink maker still in business. Its 1670 anniversary line, launched to mark 350 years, is known for pronounced gold sheen.

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Storing and using the bottle

Bottled fountain pen ink has an effectively long shelf life when kept capped and out of direct sunlight: most inks remain usable for years. The main risk isn't the ink spoiling, it's a pen sitting inked and unused for weeks: that's what causes clogs, not the ink's age.

Frequently asked questions

What color family is Ambre de Birmanie?
Ambre de Birmanie falls into Inktend's warm tones family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Ambre de Birmanie have sheen?
Ambre de Birmanie is not typically noted for sheen. If you want that effect, browse similarly colored inks tagged with sheen in the ink library.
How should I store a bottle of Ambre de Birmanie?
Years, easily, as long as it stays capped and out of direct sunlight. The thing that actually shortens an ink's usable life is sitting unused inside a pen, not sitting on a shelf.
What paper works best with Ambre de Birmanie?
It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

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Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.