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【奈良筆】Calligraphy brush "Sokuten Kyoshi" (one of the Three Brothers of the Demonic Brush)
【奈良筆】Calligraphy brush "Sokuten Kyoshi" (one of the Three Brothers of the Demonic Brush)
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Among the many highly repeat-purchased brushes made by Mr. Suzuki, "Keifuku," "Mitsudanuri," and "Sokuten Kyoshi" are particularly special at rimpamura, and we refer to them as the "The Three Brothers of the Demonic Brush."
The soft touch of these brushes, combined with their elegant and graceful strokes, eventually led "Keifuku" to be affectionately called "the Demonic Brush" by its users. "Mitsudanuri" and "Sokuten Kyoshi" are based on kolinsky of the same quality as "Keifuku," with a special twist unique to Mr. Suzuki’s craftsmanship.
For "Sokuten Kyoshi," exceptionally long and rare kolinsky hair is used, which is even harder to come by among high-quality kolinsky. The phrase "Sokuten Kyoshi," which Mr. Suzuki, a brush craftsman for over 60 years since he was 15, holds as his personal motto, is engraved on the brush.
Kolinsky has become increasingly difficult to obtain in recent years. However, Mr. Suzuki has carefully sourced the finest and most precious kolinsky over the years, assembling it gradually through his long career in brush-making.
Long, high-quality kolinsky is especially hard to come by, and these brushes are likely to become even more valuable in the future.
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奈良筆伝統工芸士 Kazuo Suzuki
Kazuo Suzuki, a traditional craft shokunin of Nara brushes, who continues to mesmerize artists seeking new avenues of artistic expression.
Mr. Suzuki, who has been devoted to brush making for nearly 70 years since the age of 15. It is said that there are about 120 steps to make one brush, from sourcing materials to finishing. He handles every step all by himself.
The brushes he creates, through his exceptional skills and discerning eye, have excellent brush tips, captivating shapes which make truly beautiful lines. In 2011, his achievements were recognized, and he was awarded The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays.
The room where Suzuki san works.
