Nagasawa Kobe 28 Suzuran Green 50 ml Fountain Pen Ink
During the warm summers of Kobe, many residents sought relief in the higher areas north of the city. Suzurandai, known for its peaceful atmosphere and cooler climate, gradually became one of the most popular summer retreats in the region. Nagasawa Kobe 28 Suzuran Green takes its name from this district and from the lily of the valley (suzuran), the flower that gave the area its identity.
The colour captures the refreshing feeling traditionally associated with Suzurandai through a natural and balanced green inspired by the vegetation covering the hills north of Kobe. Far removed from bright or flashy greens, Suzuran Green offers a calm and understated tone that conveys serenity from the very first line written.
Within the Kobe INK Monogatari collection, it stands out as one of the most subtle and elegant greens. Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa, it provides a smooth and pleasant writing experience, particularly suited to journals, correspondence and everyday writing.
Kobe INK Monogatari Accessories and Collectibles
The Kobe INK Monogatari collection has inspired a variety of products for enthusiasts of Japanese stationery and collecting. In addition to the famous inks developed by Nagasawa Bungu Center, the collection has also given rise to special notebooks and enamel pins inspired by some of Kobe's most representative colours.
Among the most notable related products are the notebook Graphilo Kobe Ink, whose cover reproduces the Kobe INK Monogatari collection, and the notebook Graphilo Kobe Font, featuring letters and numbers created using colours from the collection. Both are highly appreciated by fountain pen users thanks to the exceptional quality of Graphilo paper, renowned for displaying shading, saturation and colour nuances.
Collectible pins inspired by Kobe ink bottles are another example of the popularity the collection has achieved among Japanese stationery enthusiasts. These small accessories extend the visual identity of Kobe INK Monogatari beyond the writing desk and have become highly sought-after items among collectors and followers of the brand.
Over the years, Kobe INK Monogatari has become much more than a collection of inks. For many enthusiasts it represents a way to discover Kobe through writing, bringing together colour, history, landscape, Japanese stationery and collecting within a single collection.
Package Contents
50 ml glass bottle of Nagasawa Kobe 28 Suzuran Green fountain pen ink. Presented in the official Kobe INK Monogatari packaging.
Photographs are provided for reference only. The appearance of the colour may vary slightly depending on monitor settings, paper choice and writing conditions.
If you are looking for other colours from the Kobe INK Monogatari collection, please contact us. We will be happy to help you discover the colour that best suits your writing style and preferences.
Technical Specifications
• Colour: Suzuran Green
• Collection: Kobe INK Monogatari
• Number: 28
• Capacity: 50 ml
• Type: fountain pen ink
• Glass bottle
• Box dimensions: 65 × 65 × 52 mm
• Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa Bungu Center
• Made in Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Suzuran Green represent?
It represents the freshness and tranquillity traditionally associated with Suzurandai in northern Kobe.
What is Suzurandai?
It is a residential district located north of Kobe, known for its cooler climate and natural surroundings.
Is it suitable for everyday writing?
Yes. Its excellent readability and balanced green tone make it an excellent choice for daily writing.
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History and Philosophy of the Brand
Founded in 1882, Nagasawa Bungu Center is one of Kobe's historic stationery companies, specialising in writing instruments, fountain pens and exclusive products inspired by the city's cultural identity. Its Kobe INK Monogatari collection represents one of the most distinctive projects in the world of Japanese writing, transforming the visual identity of Kobe into an extraordinary palette of fountain pen ink colours.
The Japanese word Monogatari means “story” or “tale”, a definition that perfectly summarises the spirit of this collection. Each ink takes inspiration from a specific location in Kobe and transforms it into a writing experience capable of conveying its landscapes, memories and emotions.
The Kobe INK Monogatari collection was born after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995. Deeply connected to the city since the late nineteenth century, Nagasawa sought to demonstrate that every corner of Kobe possessed its own unique colour. The result was a series of inks that today stands as one of the most emblematic projects in contemporary Japanese writing culture.
Each bottle of Kobe INK Monogatari preserves a small part of Kobe's memory. In the case of Suzuran Green, the colour transports us to the tranquillity of Suzurandai and the freshness of the hills north of the city, inviting us to bring that same sense of calm into the act of writing.
"Some places remain fresh in our memory long after summer has passed."
