Akashiya Calligraphy Brush, Large Brush, Manaka Shiraku, No. 4, for Kanji Writing on Half-sized Paper, PL-203

The Manaka Shiraku No. 4, a thick calligraphy brush for kanji, allows for bold strokes and beautiful expression of strokes, hane (spring strokes), and harai (spring strokes). A traditional Nara brush that lets you write as you wish, from the beginning to the end of the stroke.

[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 from. 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 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, Gyosho (cursive script), 4-6 characters on half-sized paper [Product Size] Approx. 11.5mm diameter x 252mm [Bristle Size] No. 4 / [Shaft Diameter] Approx. 11.5mm [Bristle Shape] Medium tip / [Bristle Length] Approx. 47mm [Elasticity] Moderate hardness [Main Hair] Horse hair, horse tail hair, raccoon hair, deer hair