Nagasawa Felissimo Chocolate Museum Bitter Chocolate 50 ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Nagasawa Felissimo Chocolate Museum Bitter Chocolate is a fountain pen ink created through a collaboration between Nagasawa and the Kobe-based lifestyle and design company Felissimo. This special edition belongs to the collection developed together with the Felissimo Chocolate Museum, a project dedicated to exploring the history, culture and universal appeal of chocolate through creativity and design.
The series brings together two elements closely associated with the city of Kobe. On one side is Kobe INK Monogatari, the renowned ink collection that expresses places, emotions and stories through colour. On the other is Kobe’s long-standing chocolate culture, as the city is home to many of Japan’s most respected chocolatiers and confectionery brands. The result is a collection of inks inspired by different varieties of chocolate, designed to make the act of writing as calm and enjoyable as tasting a fine piece of chocolate.
Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa, Bitter Chocolate is inspired by dark chocolate appreciated by adults, where bitterness and sweetness reach a carefully balanced depth of flavour. The result is an elegant dark brown ink that conveys maturity, sophistication and refinement.
Chocolate as a Cultural Inspiration
Chocolate possesses a unique ability to evoke memories and emotions. Its history combines craftsmanship, design, international trade and personal experiences that have accompanied generations of people around the world. This cultural richness forms the foundation of the collaboration between Nagasawa and the Felissimo Chocolate Museum.
Located in Kobe, the museum is dedicated to exploring the history, design and visual culture of chocolate. Its collections and exhibitions demonstrate how chocolate has influenced creativity, packaging design, advertising and everyday life across different countries and historical periods.
Bitter Chocolate
The official concept describes this ink as a dark chocolate with the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, a combination often best appreciated with experience. The colour was created to help express admiration and respect towards people who inspire us, while conveying a sense of understated elegance.
Its deep dark brown tone recalls the appearance of high-cocoa chocolate. Compared with lighter milk chocolate-inspired browns, Bitter Chocolate presents a more intense and sophisticated character, making it ideal for writers seeking a discreet yet distinctive colour.
Writing Experience
As expected from inks developed by Sailor for Nagasawa, Bitter Chocolate offers a smooth and pleasant writing experience. Its colour remains highly legible even in longer texts, providing an attractive alternative to traditional black, dark blue or sepia inks.
It is particularly well suited to journals, correspondence, work notebooks and creative projects where a warm and elegant appearance is desired.
Collecting and Writing Culture
The Felissimo Chocolate Museum collection occupies a distinctive place within the Nagasawa catalogue by bringing together handwriting, design and chocolate culture. Each colour represents a different interpretation of the world of chocolate, making the series especially appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese fountain pen inks.
To fully appreciate its nuances, we recommend using high-quality fountain pen papers such as the Graphilo Kobe Ink or the Graphilo Kobe Font, both particularly suitable for displaying shading and colour depth.
Package Contents
50 ml glass bottle of Nagasawa Felissimo Chocolate Museum Bitter Chocolate fountain pen ink. Presented in the official collection 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 would like information about other inks from the Felissimo Chocolate Museum collection, please contact us. We will be delighted to assist you.
Technical Specifications
• Colour: Bitter Chocolate
• Collection: Felissimo Chocolate Museum
• Capacity: 50 ml
• Type: Fountain pen ink
• Glass bottle
• Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa
• Made in Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired the Bitter Chocolate colour?
The carefully balanced combination of sweetness and bitterness found in high-quality dark chocolate.
What is the Felissimo Chocolate Museum?
It is an institution located in Kobe dedicated to the history, culture and design of chocolate and cacao.
Is it manufactured by Sailor?
Yes. Like many exclusive Nagasawa inks, it is manufactured by Sailor in Japan.
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History and Philosophy of the Brand
Founded in 1882, Nagasawa Bungu Center is one of Japan's most historic stationery companies. For more than a century it has developed writing instruments, inks and special editions inspired by different aspects of Japanese culture.
The Felissimo Chocolate Museum collection reflects Nagasawa's ability to find inspiration in diverse fields, connecting handwriting with design, culture and everyday experiences.
"Some colours are born from landscapes; others are born from flavours that remain in memory."
