Akashiya Calligraphy Brush, Thick Brush, No. 4, for Kanji Writing on Hanshi Paper, PL-305

The No. 4 Kanji calligraphy brush, a thick, "Zui" brush, allows for bold strokes and beautifully expresses strokes with a variety of stroke lengths. From the beginning to the end, these traditional Nara brushes allow you to write as you wish.

[Nara Brush Master Akashiya] To craft these brushes, we select from over 10 types of animal hair that are just the right balance of soft and hard and absorb ink well. The quality of the brush varies depending on the species of animal, the time of collection, and the part of the body where the hair is collected. The brush-making technique of skillfully combining a wide variety of hair types based on elasticity, strength, length, etc. is the result of many years of experience and research by our master brush masters. This, combined with traditional techniques, allows us to continue producing Nara brushes with exquisitely finished tips. [Primary Uses/Suitability] Calligraphy classes, hobby calligraphy / Regular script, cursive script, cursive script (4-6 characters on half-sized paper) [Product Size] Approx. 11mm diameter x 245mm [Bristle Size] No. 4 / [Shaft Diameter] Approx. 11mm [Bristle Shape] Long tip / [Bristle Length] Approx. 47mm [Elasticity] Moderate firmness [Main Wool] Wool, raccoon dog hair, horsetail hair