Nagasawa Kobe 33 Rikyu Moon Yellow 50 ml Fountain Pen Ink

Nagasawa Kobe 33 Rikyu Moon Yellow 50 ml Fountain Pen Ink

Suma Bay occupies a special place in Japanese history and literature. For centuries it has been admired for its coastal scenery, sandy beaches and the beauty of the moon reflected over the sea. Nagasawa Kobe 33 Rikyu Moon Yellow draws its inspiration from one of these moonlit scenes associated with Ariwara no Narihira, one of the legendary Rokkasen, the Six Immortal Poets of Japan.

According to the official description of the collection, Narihira enjoyed contemplating the moon from the Imperial Villa located in Suma Rikyu Park. This ink imagines the captivating moonlight observed by the poet and transforms that scene into an elegant yellow shade filled with warmth, luminosity and refinement.

Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa, Rikyu Moon Yellow offers a smooth and pleasant writing experience. Its warm yellow tone recalls the golden reflections of moonlight and provides a distinctive personality within the Kobe INK Monogatari collection.

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 33 Rikyu Moon Yellow 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: Rikyu Moon Yellow
• Collection: Kobe INK Monogatari
• Number: 33
• 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 Rikyu Moon Yellow represent?
It represents the moonlight observed from the Imperial Villa of Suma Rikyu and the poetic tradition associated with the area.

Is it suitable for everyday writing?
Yes. Its soft yellow tone is particularly interesting for annotations, illustration, colour mixing and creative 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 Rikyu Moon Yellow, the colour transports us to the moonlit nights of Suma and to the poetic sensitivity that has accompanied this landscape for centuries.

"The moon changes every night, yet its light continues to inspire new stories."