Jacques Herbin - Writing Set - 19th Century Student

The history of violet ink: Since the time of Napoleon I, French pupils wrote with violet ink, which was the cheapest ink. This particular ink was made with violet of methyl, a solution known for its disinfectant properties. Although steel nibs were invented by the Romans, they only began to be mass produced in the 19th century. Up until 1970, steel nibs were compulsory writing instruments in French schools and universities.

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