Herbin A La Perle des Encres Calligraphy Set

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When snow falls outside his window, Mr. Boddington puts on Debussy record, pulls out a nib and a bottle of deep blue ink. My Dear Friend….

This charming set is inspired by a French vintage school writing box, and makes a lovely collectors item for the beginner and advanced calligrapher. The velvet-lined wooden box holds one wood nib holder, five steel nibs, and one 30ml bottle of Violette Pensée ink.

The ink is none other than Herbin Violette Pensée (Purple Pansy) ink. Since Napoleon I, French pupils used violet ink color, known as the least expensive color (at the time). This ink was made of methyl-violet, also used to disinfect wounds.

Brause nibs included with black ink box: 1 each - index finger, cito-fein, pfannan, l'ecolier, hatat

Brause nibs included with violet ink box: 2 l'ecolier, 1 steno, 1 pfannen, 1 cito-fein.

The “La Perle des Encres” burnt into the wood cover means "The Pearl of Inks".

Imported from France, bien sûr.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Our studio is closed on Mondays. Any orders placed will ship out within 3-5 business days. Please email us with any question or concerns.

Refunds and exchanges will be allowed on a case by case basis within 14 days of delivery. Of course, if your order is damaged or incorrect we would love the opportunity to make it correct! Do contact us before sending a package back to the studio. Please email pim@mrboddington.com.

THE SHOP IS OPEN

After twenty years of creating luxury engraved and letterpress custom correspondence for clients around the world, Mr. Boddington established his first stationery boutique in Brooklyn in 2019. There you will find hand-illustrated greeting cards, stationery, pencils, Japanese pens and fancy paper goods with enduring appeal.

Whether you are writing to wish your sister better luck with her love life, or leaving a reminder to pick up coffee at the bodega, it is best jotted on paper.

MR. BODDINGTON WAS MY IMAGINARY FRIEND

About twenty years ago, Rebecca Ruebensaal found herself weeping in a bathroom stall at her dreaded corporate job. Desperate to make NYC rent, there was only one probable solution. She called upon her childhood imaginary friend, a globetrotting gentleman named Mr. Boddington, and started a small business devoted to paper. Her parents were dizzy with worry.

In its early years, Mr. Boddington created engraved and letterpress invitations for picky yet impeccable brides in Manhattan. Eventually the business evolved to offering hand-illustrated greeting cards, stationery, books and globally-sourced desk accessories, always with Mr. B's idiosyncratic perspective as the guiding muse.

FAQs

What is the order turn-around time and do you expedite shipping?

Orders ship out within 3-5 days. Please note that the studio is closed on Mondays. If you need something expedited, contact pim@mrboddington.com.

Do you offer wholesale?

Yes, Mr. Boddington sells his paper goods in stores around the world. To apply to sell Mr. Boddington's goods, please contact orders@mrboddington.com.

Is Mr. Boddington real?

Yes. No. Well kinda. Mr. Boddington was the owner Rebecca Ruebensaal's childhood imaginary friend. Fast-forward several decades, globetrotter Mr. B continues to be the fictitious alter-ego who guides the company.

Should I ditch my phone into the sea?

Of course you should. Afterwards, pen a note to somebody you adore or throw a party filled with cake and cocktails. Here is Mr. B's playlist for the latter.

Do you have a physical store?

Yes and it is filled with greeting cards, pens, pencils, notebooks, books, goods for your desk, and stationery sourced from around the world. Please pop in to our flagship shop: 67 35th Street, Suite B229. Our hours are Thursday (11 am - 6 pm), Friday (11 am - 6 pm), Saturday (12 pm - 6 pm) and Sunday (12 pm - 6 pm).

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