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
All sales are final.
Please do not use this ink stick for anything other than its intended purpose. Please see the disclaimer
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
All sales are final.
Please do not use this ink stick for anything other than its intended purpose. Please see the disclaimer
