Nagasawa Kobe 34 Sorakuen Tea Green 50 ml Fountain Pen Ink
Hidden within the centre of Kobe, Sorakuen is one of the city's most celebrated traditional Japanese gardens. Carefully designed ponds, bridges, stone paths and seasonal vegetation create an atmosphere of balance and contemplation that contrasts with the surrounding urban landscape. Nagasawa Kobe 34 Sorakuen Tea Green was inspired by this harmonious environment and by the relationship between nature and traditional Japanese culture.
According to the official description of the collection, Sorakuen takes its name from the I Ching, the ancient Chinese Book of Changes that influenced Taoist philosophy. This ink seeks to express the harmony between the garden's landscape and the nearby tea houses, combining both elements in a calm and refined green tone.
Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa, Sorakuen Tea Green offers a smooth and pleasant writing experience. Its balanced green shade evokes carefully maintained gardens, tea culture and the quiet elegance that characterises many of Japan's most beautiful historical spaces.
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 34 Sorakuen Tea 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: Sorakuen Tea Green
• Collection: Kobe INK Monogatari
• Number: 34
• 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 Sorakuen Tea Green represent?
It represents the harmony between the landscapes of Sorakuen Garden and the traditional tea houses associated with its surroundings.
What is Sorakuen?
It is one of Kobe's most important historic Japanese gardens, known for its carefully designed scenery and peaceful atmosphere.
Is it suitable for everyday writing?
Yes. Its balanced green tone offers excellent readability and an elegant appearance 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 Sorakuen Tea Green, the colour reflects the quiet balance between nature, tea culture and traditional aesthetics that continues to define Sorakuen Garden today.
"The most enduring colours are often found in places shaped by patience and harmony."
