• Material
  Hair：Kolinsky , White horse，Weasel
  Brush handle：Bamboo, 

• Tip size(mm)
   7×28
   6×26
   5.2×21

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• Handmade by Hata Bunshindou

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正( SEI : Straight ) 

This ink stick is made from rapeseed oil smoke. When diluted, the light ink color reveals a vivid, bright purplish tone. It is well-suited for painting and writing postcards.

Size:

1 (W:23.6mm L:81.4mm T:9mm Wgt: 29gram)

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A round white ceramic ink stone, specifically designed for grinding colored ink sticks.

白 ( Haku, White )
陶 ( To, Ceramic )
円 ( En, round )  
硯（Ken, Ink stone )  

Size:

70 mm length
70 mm in width,
15 mm in thickness.
100 grams weight

This grinding stone works beautifully with colorful ink sticks like Gosaiboku

Note: The Gosaiboku colorful ink stick shown in the images is for demonstration purposes only and is not included in this purchase.

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Kobaien’s commemorative Chinese zodiac ink sticks celebrate the rich East Asian tradition of assigning an animal sign and its unique attributes to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. In Asian astrology, the sign governing your birth year represents how you present yourself to the world and how others perceive you. Because of this deep cultural significance, zodiac-themed items are cherished as thoughtful gifts and powerful good luck charms.

招 ( Shou : call ) 

福 ( Fuku : good luck ) 

墨 ( Boku: ink stick ) 

Honor those born in the Year of the Horse—including 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026—with this special edition piece.

Known for their vibrant enthusiasm and fiercely independent spirit, those born under the Horse are charming, persuasive, and lively, balanced by a spirited, moody, and free-roaming nature that makes them entirely unique.

Size:

4.5 (W:42mm L:102mm T:12mm WGT:91grams)

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最高級菜種油煙。濃墨時為純黑色，稀釋為淡墨時呈現帶茶色的墨色。適合書寫作品、寫經用

梅 ( bai : Japanese plum ) 

花 ( ka : flower)

墨 ( boku : ink)

The Ume (Japanese plum) flower heralds the arrival of spring in Japan, and this ink stick was created to capture that quiet beauty. Crafted from top-quality rapeseed oil smoke within the prestigious Shitsuboku grade, it produces a rich, glossy black when concentrated. When diluted into lighter washes, it reveals a delicate, warm brownish-black hue.

Our standard Baikaboku stock currently dates to 2020.

Size:

1.5 (W:21mm L:86mm T:9mm Wgt:27gram)

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The high-quality oil-soot Sumi ink, measuring just about 3cm, encapsulates the techniques and traditions of Nara ink, which have been passed down for over a thousand years.

They feature twelve animals depicted in a tale rooted in the esteemed traditions of court nobility. You will be amazed by the delicate carvings and rich imaginative artistry of Mr. Nakamura, Japan’s sole remaining master artisan of woodblock carving for ink making today.

Immerse yourself in the traditions of court nobility and delight in a heartwarming experience of time. The graceful lines will create a soul-enriching moment for you.

12 pieces of Sumi made from oil-soot (about 5g each)

Woodblock not included

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Crafted from premium oil soot, this Yuen-boku ink stick offers a remarkably smooth grinding experience and yields beautiful, delicate bleeding effects when used as light ink. Exceptionally versatile, it is perfectly suited for both bold, large characters and delicate fine script. Its unique shape—inspired by the highly rare and historic Oban gold coin—makes it a truly distinct piece.

Crafted from premium oil soot, this Yuen-boku ink stick offers a remarkably smooth grinding.

Approx. 30 grams including the box.

Please note: This item has been discontinued, making it a rare and highly sought-after collectible.

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Meaning of Kyouka Suigetsu：

A metaphor for something that can be seen by the eye but cannot be held in the hand, such as a flower reflected in a mirror or the moon on the surface of the water.

• Material
  Hair：old Kolinsky, old Weasel
  Brush handle：Bamboo

• Tip size(mm)
  10.5×52　
  9.2×47　  

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In Rie Takeda’s Shodo, readers discover a stunning guide to harmonizing the body and mind through Japanese calligraphy—perfect for fans of Ikigai and Wabi Sabi.

The Essence of Shodo

• SHO (書): To write; calligraphy.

• DO (道): The path; the way of life.

Art as Mindfulness

More than decoration, Shodo is a revolutionary approach to presence. Takeda demonstrates how brush movements channel energy to unite the self, transforming paper into a mirror of the present moment and a path toward peace.

What’s Inside

As an expert calligrapher, Takeda blends history and philosophy with practical craft. Featuring her breathtaking artwork, the guide leads you from fundamental strokes to complex kanji, exploring the deep nuance and meaning behind every character.

Arita-yaki Inkstone & Saiemboku Colored Sumi Set

This special set brings together the exquisite beauty of Arita-yaki Porcelain with the innovation of Masao Horiike's colored sumi. As the shokunin responsible for Japan's first truly colorful inks, Horiike's popular "Saiemboku" series is the perfect match for this translucent white porcelain inkstone.

The clear white surface of the Arita-yaki suzuri is key to appreciating the ink. It makes the shade of the gorgeous colored ink instantly visible, enhancing the time you spend mindfully grinding the sumi.

Beyond its beauty, the Arita porcelain suzuri is prized for its practicality. Its easy-to-handle size and light weight make it a pleasure to use, and its porcelain material is simple to maintain: just a small amount of water easily washes away ink stains, preserving its pristine whiteness.

This set offers the versatility required for a wide range of uses, including authentic Sumi-e painting, picture letters, ink painting, and calligraphy art.

Size

Arita Porcelain suzuri: W4.8cm × H1.4cm x L11cm and Saiemboku (each piece): W1.4cm× H1cm× L4.4cm

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Mr. Masao Horiike's Gold and Silver Sumi ink sticks are a groundbreaking addition to the artist's palette. The central feature is their unique compatibility: you can enjoy the pure gold and silver colors individually, or combine them seamlessly with other solid sumi inks for limitless expression.

Like traditional sumi, these metallic sticks are ground on an inkstone. Their excellent blendability allows you to create blended metallic colors by mixing them directly with regular sumi, or to add brilliant highlights by layering them over existing ink-drawn surfaces. This makes them ideal for traditional sumi-e, suibokuga (ink painting), ink wash, and calligraphy.

To use, grind the stick on an inkstone to a density equal to or slightly darker than your regular sumi ink. For the most dramatic metallic effect, let the ground ink sit for about five minutes. The metallic particles will settle, and you can then carefully discard the excess liquid on top before use. The impact of the gold and silver is beautifully intensified when applied to strongly dyed or dark paper.

Size

W 1.5cm × H 1cm × L 4.8cm

Quantity: 1

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For over 150 years, KINKOEN has faithfully preserved the tradition of time-honored methods in handcrafting Nara Sumi ink.

Among their premium offerings, the sumi ink made from pure pine soot is particularly noteworthy. It captures the very essence of pine, delivering subtle gradations and soft, enjoyable hues. The quality is immediately felt in its smooth texture when ground.

Adding to its prestige, the back of the ink stick features a deep carving by a master mold artisan, depicting the playful antics of nine children (Kyushien). This pine soot sumi ink stands as a premium example of craftsmanship and enduring tradition.

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This Pine Soot Ink is a special collaboration between two unparalleled masters: Mr. Atsushi Nagano, the seventh-generation shokunin of KINKOEN in Nara, and Mr. Masao Horiike, the sole remaining specialist in pine soot. The result is a unique ink with a deep black hue and the nuanced lightness characteristic of pure pine soot. Crafted in a rare hexagonal shape and adorned with a magnificent dancing dragon, this stunning Nara Sumi is truly one of a kind.

Size

It is about 23 grams.

This ink stick is great for Calligraphy and Sumi-e

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金 ( kin : gold )

神仙 ( shinsen : enchanted land )

This was made of Superfine rapeseed(canola) oil smoke, Gold leaf.

The main ingredient is superb rapeseed (canola) oil.

When painting dark black, the color is glossy. When painting pale black, it is brownish black.

Why is gold leaf attached to ink sticks?

There are three reasons for this.

The first reason is, of course, the beauty of the ink.

The second reason is preservation. Gold is not subject to chemical change, so it is suitable for

preserving the quality of the ink for long periods of time.

The third reason is practicality when creating works of art. For many years, many Japanese

calligraphers have said that using liquid ink made with gold leaf-coated ink sticks makes it easier

to draw soft lines. It is said that the gold particles help to make the brush strokes smoother. For

this reason, ink sticks with gold leaf are said to be good for writing Kuzushiji ( Japanese cursive letters).

Size

Width:20mm Length:82mm Thickness:12mm Weight:27gram

Quantity: 1

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墨 礦油煙。青墨系列中，青色調較為明顯的一款。寫字、畫畫皆適。

聖 ( sei : holy ) 

品 ( hin : piece )  

Seiboku series are made from Kobaien’s finest oil smoke; most suitable for blue ink. Genuine indigo is used to produce a brilliant bluish color.

1.0 (W:22mm L:83mm T:8mm Wgt:15gram)

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古梅園 青墨 水墨畫用墨。青墨 礦油煙。

青墨系列中，青色調較為明顯的一款。寫字、畫畫皆適。

The color of the ink has a strong bluish tinge, and even when darkened, the ink color is still very bluish. This ink is suitable for creating ink drawings and paintings.

水 ( sui : water ) 

墨 ( boku : ink )

画 ( ga : painting )

用 ( you : for )

青 ( ao: blue )

墨 ( zumi : ink)

This "Suibokugayou-Aozumi ( 青墨 水墨畫用墨 ) " is a blue ink made by adding genuine indigo to oil smoke and high quality glue, developed through many years of research at Kobaien.

1.0 (W:20mm L:80mm T:8mm Wgt:15gram)

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古梅園 五星紅花墨。菜種油煙，為紅花墨系列第二高級者。濃墨時為純黑色，稀釋為淡墨時呈現帶茶色的墨色。

When used as a dark ink color, it produces a beautiful black color similar to pigment paints black. The lighter the ink, the more grayish the color.

五 ( Itsutsu : five ) 

星 ( hoshi : star )

紅 ( kou : crimson )

花 ( ka: flower )

墨 ( boku : ink )

In 1739, Matsui Motoyasu, the sixth successor of Kobaien, went to Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan. There he interacted with ink craftsmen of the Qing Dynasty and collaboration with them on the production of ink. Koukaboku is one of the best inks born from that study. Koukaboku is also known as “Ohanzumi (The ink of flower)”. Seien, five-star and four-star Koukaboku inks are made from rapeseed oil. Three-star, two-star, and one-star Koukaboku inks are made from Kouba-en’s original mineral oil.

Size:

1/3 (W:13mm L:52mm T:5mm Wgt:6gram)

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Nara Sumi is renowned for its purity, boasting almost no impurities, exceptionally fine and uniform particles, and a deep, glossy color. Its enduring popularity stems from its beautiful color and the pleasant, fluid feel it provides during writing or drawing.

A testament to its legacy, over 90% of the solid ink used in Japan is produced in Nara Prefecture, solidifying its reputation for excellence.

When ground thickly, this ink yields a deep and rich sumi black. When ground thinly, it produces a slightly aged, light sumi black. It is a well-balanced product, exhibiting desirable qualities such as excellent seepage control, contrast, and clear baselines.

Adorned with a unique, all-over chrysanthemum pattern, this distinctive design has made it KINKOEN's most popular product. This is ink stick is made from Rapeseed oil soot.

Size

Approximately 30 grams

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金 ( kin : gold ) 

櫻 ( sakura : cherry blossom )

形 ( mold )  

Kin-Sakuragata (金さくら形) is a top-grade oil-smoke ink made with rapeseed oil. The deep black color is especially good, and the ink itself is very smooth and light. The color is a calm, shallow black when used as dark ink, and shows grayish and bluish tones when used as light ink.

0.7 (W:17mm L:64mm T:8mm Wgt:10gram)

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Koseki Ink Stick ( Bluish black, Pine smoke 壺石 松園墨 ) -

壺 ( ko: jar ) 

石 ( sekii: stone )

純松煙（生松），濃墨時，為明亮飽滿的純黑色，淡墨時，隨著墨暈變化可看到神秘的青色調。

松煙墨的特性為墨放越久，其墨色青墨化會越明顯。適合書畫各種作品。

 This type of ink stick is called "ikimatsu". It is made from soot produced by burning pine tree oil.

The particles of its soot are not as fine as those of ink sticks made from oil smoke, so when the color is lightened, a faint bluish tint is produced.

It has a bright black color when painting dark blacks and a gentle, faint blue color when painting light blacks that look very mysterious.

It is said that the more years pass, the bluer the ink from the pine tree becomes.

SIZE(尺寸)  

Width(寬) 19mm, Length(長) 83mm, Thickness(厚) 10mm, Weight(重量) 24grams 

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すずしろ (Suzushiro : Japanese white Raddish)

This is an ink stick made from (Japanese Raddish Daikon)  oil smoke and fine glue.

The deep black color is especially good, and the ink is very smooth and light. The color is a calm, subtle black when used as dark ink, and shows grayish and bluish tones when used as light ink. It is suitable for writing letters with many curves.

1 (W:20 mm L: 77.7 mm T:8.7 mm Wgt:26gram)

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古梅園 五星紅花墨。菜種油煙，為紅花墨系列第二高級者。濃墨時為純黑色，稀釋為淡墨時呈現帶茶色的墨色。

When used as a dark ink color, it produces a beautiful black color similar to pigment paints black. The lighter the ink, the more grayish the color.

五 ( Itsutsu : five ) 

星 ( hoshi : star )

紅 ( kou : crimson )

花 ( ka: flower )

墨 ( boku : ink )

In 1739, Matsui Motoyasu, the sixth successor of Kobaien, went to Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan. There he interacted with ink craftsmen of the Qing Dynasty and collaboration with them on the production of ink. Koukaboku is one of the best inks born from that study. Koukaboku is also known as “Ohanzumi (The ink of flower)”. Seien, five-star and four-star Koukaboku inks are made from rapeseed oil. Three-star, two-star, and one-star Koukaboku inks are made from Kouba-en’s original mineral oil.

Size:

1.5 (W:19mm L:83mm T:10mm Wgt:27gram)

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Hitotsu Kame Ink Stick ( Soft bluish black Ink stick 一つ亀 ) -

一つ( Hitotsu : One )

亀( Kame : Turtle )

It was made with special oil smoke to express bluish black. It is characterized by a soft bluish black color.

Size

1 (W:19.7mm L:84mm T:9.7. mm Wgt:27gram)

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Houryu Ink Stick ( 鳳龍 )

鳳( hou : a divine bird )

龍 ( ryu: dragon )

Houryu ( 鳳龍 ) is an ink made of oil smoke and high quality glue, developed through many years of experience at Kobaien.

This ink has a moist and calm black color in dark ink and some brownish color in light ink.

SIZE

Width: 30mm Length:105mm Thickness:12mm Weight:45gram

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Kin Sakuramon Ink Stick ( Gold leaf ink stick 金桜紋 ) -

金 ( Kin : Gold)

菊紋 ( Sakuramon : Cherry blossom crest )

A wonderful ink stick made from the smoke of the finest canola oil with ultra-fine particles.

Suitable for calligraphy.

There are three reasons for this.

The first reason is, of course, the beauty of the ink.

The second reason is preservation. Gold is not subject to chemical change, so it is suitable for preserving the quality of the ink for long periods of time.

The third reason is practicality when creating works of art. For many years, many Japanese calligraphers have said that using liquid ink made with gold leaf-coated ink sticks makes it easier to draw soft lines. It is said that the gold particles help to make the brush strokes smoother. For this reason, ink sticks with gold leaf are said to be good for writing Kuzushiji ( Japanese cursive letters).

Size

0.7(W:14 mm L: 67 mm T:11.4 mm Wgt: 20gram

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Kin Koubai Ink Stick ( Gold leaf Ink Stick , 金紅梅 )

金 ( kin : gold ) 

紅 ( kou : vermillion ) 

梅 ( bai: plum ) 

A wonderful ink made from the smoke of the finest canola oil with ultra-fine particles.

It depicts a plum blossom, the symbol of Kobaien.

Why is gold leaf attached to ink sticks?

There are three reasons for this.

The first reason is, of course, the beauty of the ink.

The second reason is preservation. Gold is not subject to chemical change, so it is suitable for preserving the quality of the ink for long periods of time.

The third reason is practicality when creating works of art. For many years, many Japanese calligraphers have said that usingn liquid ink made with gold leaf-coated ink sticks makes it easier to draw soft lines. It is said that the gold particles help to make the brush strokes smoother. For this reason, ink sticks with gold leaf are said to be good for writing Kuzushiji ( Japanese cursive letters ) .

Size

Width:37 mm Length: 77mm Thickness:8mm Weight:30gram

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Toki ( 登喜, Happy feelings )

● Overall Length: 261 mm

● Brush Length: 47.6 mm

● Thickness: 12.1 mm

Handmade by Chiyomi Tanaka

Brush materials: Wool, Horse tail, Raccoon dog ( Tanuki )

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This brush is made of natural animal hair. There may be restrictions regarding the importation of brushes made of such natural animal hair in your country. Please make sure you (the importer) check the import regulations in your country before placing your order. Please understand that we are not responsible for any problems that may occur regarding import regulations in the importing country before placing your order.

大 ( Tai : big )

鳳 ( Hou : Phoenix )

When this ink stick is grinded and dissolved in water, it becomes darker quickly. When used in dark sumi color, it expresses elegant softness. It does not produce very good color in light color.

This ink stick is widely used for practice and large paper works.

当这种墨棒被磨碎并溶于水时，它很快就会变得更深。当用于深色苏米时，它表现出优雅的柔和性。它在浅色中不产生很好的颜色。这种墨棒被广泛用于练习和大型纸张作品。

Size

1.5(W:22mm L:85mm T:11mm Wgt:30gram)

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Sunshinsenko Ink Stick ( Bluish black, Pine smoke, 寸心千古 松園墨 ) -

寸 ( sun : small )

心 ( shin: heart )

千 ( sen: thousand )

古 ( ko: past )

The name of this ink stick was taken from a part of a poem by the Chinese poet Du Fu ( 杜甫 ).

This type of inkstick is called "ikimatsu". It is made from soot produced by burning pine tree oil.

The particles of its soot are not as fine as those of ink sticks made from oil smoke, so when the color is lightened, a faint bluish tint is produced.

It has a bright black color when painting dark blacks and a gentle, faint blue color when painting light blacks that look very mysterious.

It is said that the more years pass, the bluer the ink from the pine tree becomes.

SIZE(尺寸)

Width(寬) 19mm, Length(長) 73mm, Thickness(厚) 10mm, (重量)Weight 15grams

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Soutai Ink Stick ( Vivid and beautiful bluish black, Genuine Indigo, 蒼苔 青墨 ) -

This ink stick is in the form of a Japanese binding book.

蒼 ( sou : pale blue )

苔 ( tai : moss )

Seiboku series are made from Kobaien’s finest oil smoke; most suitable for blue ink.

Genuine indigo is used to produce a vivid and beautiful bluish black.

1.5 (W:32mm L:74mm T:9mm Wgt:27gram)

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