金 ( kin : gold )
万 ( man : ten thousand )
両 ( ryo: currency unit )
Why is gold leaf attached to ink sticks?
There are three reasons for this.
A wonderful ink made from the smoke of the finest canola oil with ultra-fine particles.The shape of this sumi ink stick imitates the shape of gold currency in old Japan (Edo period, 1600-1800 CE - mid-1800 CE). It is made from the inkstick moulds of the time.
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:42mm Length:83mm Thickness:8mm Weight:45gram
All sales are final.
Please do not use this ink stick for anything other than its intended purpose. Please see the disclaimer
金 ( kin : gold )
万 ( man : ten thousand )
両 ( ryo: currency unit )
Why is gold leaf attached to ink sticks?
There are three reasons for this.
A wonderful ink made from the smoke of the finest canola oil with ultra-fine particles.The shape of this sumi ink stick imitates the shape of gold currency in old Japan (Edo period, 1600-1800 CE - mid-1800 CE). It is made from the inkstick moulds of the time.
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:42mm Length:83mm Thickness:8mm Weight:45gram
All sales are final.
Please do not use this ink stick for anything other than its intended purpose. Please see the disclaimer
