【HANKEIDO】Maki Fude - Jakuto Fude (Sparrow-Head Brush)

A brush suitable for copying sutras made by HANKEIDO, with 400 years of tradition and expertise since its establishment in the first year of the Genwa era.

The JAKUTO FUDE is a representative type of "Kamimaki Fude" with a sparrow-shaped tip suitable for transcribing and other minor writing tasks. Highly recommend for Shakyo (sutra copying.)  This brush preserves the oldest form of Japanese brush-making, dating back to the 8th-century Tenpyo period, with original examples still housed in the Shosoin Imperial Repository.
＊Maki Fude was the predominant brush-making technique until the end of the Edo period.

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Control: This is a Kamimaki-fude (paper-wrapped brush). By wrapping the core hair in Japanese paper, the brush gains a unique structural integrity. This provides you with a firm, stable tip that responds precisely to your touch—ideal for the careful, disciplined lines of sutra copying.

A Fluid Creative Flow: The characteristic "plump" shape of the brush belly acts as a reservoir, holding a generous amount of ink. This allows you to write many characters without interruption, helping you stay in a state of "flow" and deep concentration.

Thoughtful Ergonomics: Shakyo requires focus over time. This brush is intentionally crafted with a shorter handle and bristles to reduce fatigue in your shoulders and eyes, making your practice an enjoyable, sustainable ritual.

Refined Materiality: Using a blend of Kolinsky and Shigou (rabbit hair), this brush offers a sharp, "live" tip that captures the subtle nuances of your hand’s movement.

＜Product details＞
SIZE (shaft diameter x length of brush hair)：
S：φ8.5 mm x 21 mm
M：φ10 mm x 24 mm
L：φ11 mm x 27 mm
MATERIAL：Kolinsky, goat, rabbit hair