筆 Suihitsu (without core)

A brush without a core is affixed to the shaft by solidifying the base of the brush tip, also known as Suihitsu (written as 水筆)". Its distinctive feature is excellent sumi ink absorption. The majority of brushes produced today fall into this category.

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  • Maki Fude (cored brushes) vs Suihitsu (non-cored brushes

    Maki Fude (cored brushes) vs Suihitsu (non-core...

    A Makifude has Japanese paper wrapped around its core; therefore, only about one-third of the bristles on a Makifude brush are exposed for use, while the bristles of a Suihitsu...

    Maki Fude (cored brushes) vs Suihitsu (non-core...

    A Makifude has Japanese paper wrapped around its core; therefore, only about one-third of the bristles on a Makifude brush are exposed for use, while the bristles of a Suihitsu...

  • Mr. Horiike_rimpamura

    Horiike san on the NHK program called 'CYCLE AR...

    In the NHK program called 'CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile,' a cyclist visited Horiike-san. The film shows how pine soot sumi ink is made....

    Horiike san on the NHK program called 'CYCLE AR...

    In the NHK program called 'CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile,' a cyclist visited Horiike-san. The film shows how pine soot sumi ink is made....

  • Two different ways of making brushes

    Two different ways of making brushes

    Fude making has been practiced throughout Japan for centuries, and while the manufacturing methods can vary somewhat depending on the region and shokunin, they can be broadly categorized into two...

    Two different ways of making brushes

    Fude making has been practiced throughout Japan for centuries, and while the manufacturing methods can vary somewhat depending on the region and shokunin, they can be broadly categorized into two...

  • Sumi is buried in the ash to dry.

    Season of Sumi making is over this year. Sumi i...

    The production of sumi ink takes place during winter. This is because one of the raw materials for sumi, Nikawa glue, may not solidify or may even rot when it...

    Season of Sumi making is over this year. Sumi i...

    The production of sumi ink takes place during winter. This is because one of the raw materials for sumi, Nikawa glue, may not solidify or may even rot when it...

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