Nagasawa Kobe Port Loop Blue 50 ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Nagasawa Kobe Port Loop Blue is a special edition inspired by one of Kobe's most recent and recognisable transportation projects: the Port Loop bus service. Designed to connect Sannomiya Station with the waterfront district and Kobe's newest urban developments, this modern route has quickly become a symbol of the city's contemporary identity.
While City Loop evokes the historic and sightseeing side of Kobe, Port Loop represents the city of today and tomorrow. Its route links the harbour area, the International Convention Center, the World Memorial Hall and various business, technology and research districts developed along the waterfront. This ink was created to reflect that innovative and dynamic side of Kobe.
Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa, Port Loop Blue features an elegant blue tone inspired by the visual identity of the Port Loop buses themselves. The result is a clean, modern and balanced colour that conveys a sense of openness, movement and freshness, making it an excellent choice for everyday writing, correspondence, professional notebooks and personal journals.
Port Loop and the New Kobe
Kobe's history has always been closely connected to the sea. Since the opening of its international port in the nineteenth century, the city has developed an identity shaped by trade, innovation and cultural exchange. In recent decades, new districts along the waterfront have transformed parts of the city into centres for research, business, technology and international events.
The Port Loop bus service was created to connect these modern districts efficiently with the city centre. As a result, it has become a familiar part of everyday life in Kobe and a symbol of the city's continuous evolution. This ink seeks to capture precisely that modern spirit and forward-looking outlook.
A Special Collaboration Between Port Loop and Kobe INK Monogatari
The Port Loop Blue and City Loop Green collection was developed as a special collaboration between Kobe's transportation services and Nagasawa. Both inks transform recognisable elements of the city into fountain pen colours, expanding the traditional concept of place-inspired inks.
Port Loop Blue reproduces the colours associated with the modern blue buses connecting Kobe's harbour area with its newest urban districts. Its colour conveys movement, openness and modernity, reflecting Kobe's enduring relationship with both the sea and innovation.
Nagasawa Collectibles and Writing Culture
Special editions developed by Nagasawa occupy a unique place among enthusiasts of Japanese writing instruments and collecting. Port Loop Blue is particularly interesting because it pays tribute to one of the newest elements of Kobe's visual identity.
To fully appreciate the nuances of this ink, we recommend using high-quality fountain pen notebooks such as the Graphilo Kobe Ink or the Graphilo Kobe Font, whose exceptional paper allows the shading, saturation and colour depth characteristic of Sailor-produced Nagasawa inks to be displayed with remarkable clarity.
Together with City Loop Green, this edition forms a thematic collection dedicated to two of Kobe's most recognisable transportation services. Its exclusive nature makes it especially appealing to collectors of Japanese inks, transportation enthusiasts and admirers of the city of Kobe.
Package Contents
50 ml glass bottle of Nagasawa Kobe Port Loop Blue fountain pen ink. Presented in a special illustrated box featuring the Port Loop bus and accompanied by an informational booklet describing the collaboration.
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 exclusive Nagasawa inks or would like information about the City Loop and Port Loop collection, please contact us. We will be delighted to assist you.
Technical Specifications
• Colour: Port Loop Blue
• Capacity: 50 ml
• Type: Fountain pen ink
• Special Edition Port Loop × Nagasawa
• Glass bottle
• Includes special illustrated presentation box
• Includes informational booklet
• Manufactured by Sailor for Nagasawa
• Made in Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Port Loop Blue represent?
It represents the modern Port Loop bus service, designed to connect central Kobe with the city's newest waterfront districts and urban developments.
What inspired its colour?
The distinctive blue visual identity of the Port Loop buses, transformed into an elegant and contemporary fountain pen ink.
Is there a companion ink?
Yes. Port Loop Blue is paired with City Loop Green, another special edition inspired by Kobe's iconic City Loop sightseeing bus.
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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 exclusive editions inspired both by the city of Kobe and by various aspects of Japanese culture.
In addition to the celebrated Kobe INK Monogatari collection, Nagasawa regularly develops special collaborations that reflect different aspects of Kobe's identity. The City Loop and Port Loop series is a particularly original example of this philosophy, transforming two iconic elements of the city's transportation network into fountain pen ink colours.
Each bottle of Port Loop Blue reflects a different aspect of contemporary Kobe. Its colour reproduces the tones associated with the modern Port Loop buses and symbolises the connection between the harbour, innovation and urban development that continue to shape the city today.
"Every port city looks towards the horizon; Kobe writes towards it as well."
