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two kinds of pine-soot sumi inks
Sumi ink made from the soot produced by burning pine wood is called Shoen Boku (written as 松煙墨). Dark sumi ink exhibits a subdued matte color, while light sumi ink...
two kinds of pine-soot sumi inks
Sumi ink made from the soot produced by burning pine wood is called Shoen Boku (written as 松煙墨). Dark sumi ink exhibits a subdued matte color, while light sumi ink...
Kishu sumi, pine-soot sumi ink made in Kishu
In the Kishu region, pine soot sumi ink gained renown for its exceptional quality during the Edo period. Its excellence was such that it received support from Shogun Yoshimune of...
Kishu sumi, pine-soot sumi ink made in Kishu
In the Kishu region, pine soot sumi ink gained renown for its exceptional quality during the Edo period. Its excellence was such that it received support from Shogun Yoshimune of...
What makes a good brush?
The quality of calligraphy and painting brushes is influenced by numerous factors. When evaluating quality, it is recommended to consider aspects such as hair quality, brush shape, manufacturing techniques, and...
What makes a good brush?
The quality of calligraphy and painting brushes is influenced by numerous factors. When evaluating quality, it is recommended to consider aspects such as hair quality, brush shape, manufacturing techniques, and...
Are there any differences between brushes for J...
Both SHODO calligraphy brushes and SUMIE/ SUIBOKU painting brushes share the common feature of having animal hair bristles attached to a shaft, but there are three significant differences in their...
Are there any differences between brushes for J...
Both SHODO calligraphy brushes and SUMIE/ SUIBOKU painting brushes share the common feature of having animal hair bristles attached to a shaft, but there are three significant differences in their...
How to maintain brushes
We often receive questions about brush maintenance. I asked Mr. Suzuki, who has been devoted to brush making for nearly 70 years since the age of 15, for advice.Here are...
How to maintain brushes
We often receive questions about brush maintenance. I asked Mr. Suzuki, who has been devoted to brush making for nearly 70 years since the age of 15, for advice.Here are...
菘翁用筆 Nukina Suoh
Since its establishment in 1615, HANKEIDO has been cherished by numerous calligraphers. One brush that exemplifies this legacy is the "Suoh Brush," named after Nukina Suoh, a scholar, calligrapher, and...
菘翁用筆 Nukina Suoh
Since its establishment in 1615, HANKEIDO has been cherished by numerous calligraphers. One brush that exemplifies this legacy is the "Suoh Brush," named after Nukina Suoh, a scholar, calligrapher, and...