• for suibokuga paintings
• for calligraphy

• Sumi categories
• Sumi made of pine-soot
• Sumi made of oil-soot
• Colorful Sumi

The ink carries a subtle fragrance known as 'Yūko,' gently wafting in the air. If you sit upright and grind the ink, scents of sandalwood, dragon's blood, or musk lightly emanate, helping to calm the mind.

While many may try to shorten the time spent grinding sumi ink to allocate more time for writing or drawing, Japanese calligraphy, known as 'shodō,' transcends mere calligraphy or artistic writing.
It is a comprehensive art form where sensitivity is honed in each individual step.

You may want to take the time to grind ink and engage with the art of 'shodō' from time to time.

• Akama Suzuri
• Arita Porcelain suzuri

Dropping water onto the suzuri inkstone, gently gliding the brush over its surface in circular motions without applying force, evokes a peculiar sense of calmness. As you continue grinding the sumi ink, at a certain moment, the subtle fragrance of ink wafts in the air, and you feel a further sense of tranquility settling into your heart. It becomes a special moment derived from the act of grinding sumi ink.

While many aim to shorten the time spent grinding ink to allocate more time for writing or drawing, the reality is that the time spent grinding sumi ink on a suzuri inkstone is not necessarily lengthy. A good suzuri inkstone, in fact, provides a sense of enjoyment in the grinding process.

In Japanese calligraphy, which is not merely a form of calligraphy or artistry but rather 'Shodo' - the way of writing, each step in the process is a comprehensive art form that hones sensitivity. It's important to cherish the moment and value the insights gained through the process of grinding ink on the inkstone.

At 'rimpamura,' we offer a variety of carefully selected special suzuri inkstones made in Japan.

• Brush comb