Kobe Fountain Pen Ink - No. 17 Shioya Blue

Kobe ink is the original fountain pen ink collection from Nagasawa Pen Co. Based in Kobe, Japan, the company was founded in 1882 and known for their high quality pens and inks. Their inks were made by Sailor and boast a gorgeous collection of over 80 colors. Each ink is housed in a wide mouthed 50ml glass jar with colors inspired by "spots in Kobe".

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Shioya on the west side of Kobe is loved for its scenic land. There are many Western-style buildings unique to foreigners. Shioya's hill overlooking the magnificent scenery is a perfect view point of the Seto Inland Sea which is expressed in this bright and dreamy blue.