Sailor Kobe # 09 Suma Purple

[visvamitra]

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Kobe (神戸市 Kōbe-shi) is the sixth-largest city in Japan and is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture. It is located on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bayand about 30 km (19 mi) west of Osaka. With a population around 1.5 million, the city is part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto. Its name comes from "kanbe" (神戸), an archaic title for supporters of the city's Ikuta Shrine. Kobe became one of Japan's 17 designated cities in 1956.

Kobe is famous for its shirines and nioce architecture but among fountain pen and ink afficionados the name Kobe cause increased heart-rate. The city is a home of Nagasawa-Kobe stationery shop that offers incredible lione of more than fifty inks made by Sailor.

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https://kobe-nagasawa.co.jp/

My master - plan is to prepare comparison of full line of Nagasawa-Kobe inks. Not an easy task as they're not the most obtainable inks on the market, but hopefully I'll manage to do it

At the moment Nagasawa-Kobe offers 52 inks:

• Rokko Green
• Pier Blue
• Old Foreigner Ward Sepia
• Kitano Foreigners Residence Red
• East Asia Black
• Kobe Bordeaux
• Kaikyo Blue
• Arima Amber
• Suma Purple
• Mikage Grey
• Ikuta Orange
• Okamoto Pink
• Nunobiki Emerald
• Maya Lapis
• Maiko Green
• Nada Brown
• Shioya Blue
• Sannomiya Panse
• Minatogawa Lime
• Motomachi Rouge
• Taisanji Yellow
• Shinkaichi Gold
• Nagata Blue
• Nakayamate Black
• Tarumi Apricot
• Wadamisaki Blue
• Kounan Maroon
• Suzuran Green
• Suma Kaihin Blue
• Ooji Cherry
• Kaigan Stone Grey
• Tamon Purple Grey
• Rikyuu Moon Yellow
• Sourakuen Tea Green
• Suwayama Leaf Green
• Sakaemachi Indigo
• Minatojima Island Blue
• Kitanozaka Night Blue
• Kobe Brick
• Sumiyoshi Brown
• Suma Rikyu Rose
• Rokko Island Sky
• Gakuen Toshi Fresh Green
• Sumaura Seaside Blue
• Hashibuse Silhouette Green
• Nagisa Museum Grey
• Aoya Cascade Green
• Suidousuji Marchais Blue
• Kitano Olive Green
• Kyo-machi Legend Blue
• Kano-cho Midnight
• Shioya Vintage Sepia

Suma Purple is dark purple ink suitable for everyday use even for those who don't feel comfortable while using colors different than black and blue in public It looks dark and formal. I like this ink. It seems I'm keen on dreary purples.

Ink Splash

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Drops of ink on kitchen towel

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Software ID

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Color range

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Tomoe River, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

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Leuchturm 1917, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

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[Cyber6]

One of my favorite purples...

 

 

Thanks for the AMAZING review Vis!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks for the review. Think I'll pass on this one -- it reminds me of Herbin Pousièrre de Lune,

which I didn't like when I tried it.

Claudia can have it.... All of it....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[J85909266]

Gorgeous. I also really enjoy muted, dark purples.

 

Thank you.

[TMac]

Very nice review. I'm a big fan of dark purple inks and this really looks special.

[saskia_madding]

My version of this ink looks much more dusky and a bit brown, which I hate. It's nice to see pretty pictures of inks Iv'e passed on, but looking back on my writing samples, I don't miss the bottle.

[migo984]

I love dusty, murky purples and this one is a favourite.

[amberleadavis]

This looks like a darker version of Tamon purple.

[Ghost Plane]

Tamon and this are so close to Ink of the Witch that in dim lighting, it's hard to tell them apart.

[amberleadavis]

Tamon and this are so close to Ink of the Witch that in dim lighting, it's hard to tell them apart.

 

I used Tamon and gave it away, Ink of the Witch is MUCH darker. This is Tamon Grey.

 

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[sidewinderwcc]

what is the water resistance of this ink? I am looking for a dark purple to use in fine nibs. But i need it to be at the very least water resistant. And, of course, safe to use. It will be used in a Conid bulkfiller.

[visvamitra]

You'll find answer in this thread.

[sakayume]

Thanks for the review. I hadn't paid attention to this Kobe ink previously, but I think I might get a bottle as a Poussière de Lune replacement when that one runs out. (Though perhaps I should use my Tamon Purple first. )

[chingdamosaic]

Hi Vis,

 

How is the water resistance of this ink?

 

BTW, In your index, the link for #41 Suma Rikyu Rose actually leads to #38 Kitanozaka Night Blue.....just a little bug:)

[visvamitra]

You'll find answer in this thread.

[mehandiratta]

Is there something similar in KWZI???

Edited January 6, 2016 by mehandiratta

[ENewton]

I have had my eye on this ink for a couple of years and finally acquired a bottle.

 

Oh frabjous day! On Rhodia, there is no ink I would place above this one. Kobe #9 is a wonderful, deep, dusky purple.

 

On Midori and Tomoe River, the purple is more difficult to see. I might as well be using dark brown or black. However, it might just be that my pen is too wet for subtlety. I look forward to trying this ink with narrower and drier nibs.

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

This looks like a clear winner. That sheen even put a smile of my face!

[ENewton]

This looks like a clear winner. That sheen even put a smile of my face!

 

Yes. If I could have only two inks, this would be one of them.

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

 

Yes. If I could have only two inks, this would be one of them.

Out of curiosity, what would the other color be?