{"title":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush)","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-コリンスキー筆-瑞泉-ずいせん-三号四号五号３本セット","title":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Kolinsky Brush [Zui-sen]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Kolinsky Brush [Zui-sen]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThis \"Zui-sen\" is a high-quality brush made of Kolinsky bristles and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\" top-quality horse hair with strength and good ink penetration.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information about Kolinsky bristles and \"Akaamao\", please refer to \"About the materials used for brush tips\".\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\n●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n  *The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n　*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Kolinsky Brush [Zui-sen]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No. JAC-TF-204-ZS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 3:Total length 302 ㎜ × brush tip 61 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 9.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：14 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 4:Total length 280 ㎜ × brush tip 53 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.5 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：11 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 5:Total length 273 ㎜ × brush tip 46 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：11 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n    \u003cli\u003ePaulownia wooden box／length 392 ㎜ × width 150 ㎜ × Height 34 ㎜\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight (including paulownia wooden box)：about 360 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincluding paulownia wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43214204731555,"sku":"","price":86000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/products\/JAC-TF-204-ZS-01.jpg?v=1675063860"},{"product_id":"伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-細微光鋒筆-細美-さいび","title":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Saibi-Kouhou brush [Sai-bi]\"","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Saibi-Kouhou brush [Sai-bi]\".\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a \"Saibi-Kouhou\" brush, which is classified as one of the finest goat hair brushes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe tip of the ear (the tip of the brush) has strength and elasticity in comparison to its length.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the name suggests, the transparent luster of the tip of the hair is the beauty of the highest quality \"Saibi-Koho\", which is not only a tool for calligraphy, but also a dignified work of art created by the skill and experience of the brush craftsman.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hair quality of the \"Saibi-Koho\" is very thin and excellent at containing ink, but the hair is soft, making it an excellent product for intermediate to advanced users and experts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\n●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n  *The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n　*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Saibi-Kouhou brush [Sai-bi]\"\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No. JAC-TF-204-SB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 3:Total length 302 ㎜ × brush tip 60 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 9.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003ePaulownia wooden box／length 390 ㎜ × width 69 ㎜ × Height 38 ㎜\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight (including paulownia wooden box)：about 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincluding paulownia wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43219034734755,"sku":"","price":69000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/products\/JAC-TF-204-SB-01.jpg?v=1675239616"},{"product_id":"伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-上毛上兼毫-鶴心-かくしん-三号-四号-五号-３本セット","title":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Jyomou-Jyokengou [Kaku-Shin]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Jyomou-Jyokengou [Kaku-Shin]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThis \"Jyomou-Jyokengou [Kaku-Shin]\" is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and the highest quality \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\" for the core of the brush, and finished by wrapping the top hair with Sanyou-mou.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\n\u003cbr\u003e It is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\n\u003cbr\u003e In addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\n\u003cbr\u003e The Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e The tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\n\u003cbr\u003e It is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\n\u003cbr\u003e The Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\n\u003cbr\u003e *The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e In some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\n\u003cbr\u003e ●\"Kolinsky brush\"\n\u003cbr\u003e Brushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling. ●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\n\u003cbr\u003e The core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\n\u003cbr\u003e ●\"Jyokengou brush\"\n\u003cbr\u003e The core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\n\u003cbr\u003e It is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Make sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\n\u003cbr\u003e ・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\n\u003cbr\u003e *The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\n\u003cbr\u003e Therefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\n\u003cbr\u003e ・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e ●How to care for your brush\n\u003cbr\u003e ・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\n\u003cbr\u003e ・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\n\u003cbr\u003e 　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\n\u003cbr\u003e 　*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Jyomou-Jyokengou [Kaku-Shin]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes\n\u003cbr\u003e Product No. JAC-TF-204-KSF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 3:Total length 303 ㎜ × brush tip 63 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 10.0 ㎜\n\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;weight：18 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 4:Total length 274 ㎜ × brush tip 54 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 9.5 ㎜\n\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;weight：13 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 5:Total length 257 ㎜ × brush tip 50 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.5 ㎜\n\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;weight：11 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePaulownia wooden box／length 392 ㎜ × width 150 ㎜ × Height 34 ㎜\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight (including paulownia wooden box)：about 370 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincluding paulownia wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\n\u003cbr\u003e 1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\n\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\n\u003cbr\u003e 1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\n\u003cbr\u003e 2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\n\u003cbr\u003e 2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\n\u003cbr\u003e 2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\n\u003cbr\u003e 2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\n\u003cbr\u003e 2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\n\u003cbr\u003e 2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\n\u003cbr\u003e 2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43219047055523,"sku":"","price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/products\/JAC-TF-204-KSF-01.jpg?v=1675241578"},{"product_id":"伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-コリンスキー上毛上兼毫-瑞真-ずいしん-三号-四号-五号-３本セット","title":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou [Zui-Shin]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou [Zui-Shin]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThis \"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou [Zui-Shin]\" has a brush core that is made from goat hair called \"Sanyou-mou\" and the mane of top quality horse hair called \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the brush is finished by wrapping the top with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information about Kolinsky bristles and \"Akaamao\", please refer to \"About the materials used for brush tips\".\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\n●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n  *The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n　*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou [Zui-Shin]\" size 3 4 5, Set of 3 brushes\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No. JAC-TF-204-KSF\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 3:Total length 304 ㎜ × brush tip 63 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 10.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：14 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 4:Total length 281 ㎜ × brush tip 54 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：11 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 5:Total length 277 ㎜ × brush tip 50 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n    \u003cli\u003ePaulownia wooden box／length 392 ㎜ × width 150 ㎜ × Height 34 ㎜\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight (including paulownia wooden box)：about 360 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincluding paulownia wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43220654391459,"sku":"","price":57500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/products\/JAC-TF-204-ZSF-01.jpg?v=1675300073"},{"product_id":"伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-白狸入りコリンスキー仮名書筆-春華","title":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Shun-ka\" Kolinsky Kana Writing Brush with White Raccoon Bristles","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Shun-ka\" Kolinsky Kana Writing Brush with White Raccoon Bristles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThis \"Shun-ka\" is a Kolinsky brush with raccoon dog hair, which is suitable for kana writing because it produces beautiful brush strokes.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis brush is made of white raccoon dog hair, which is considered one of the finest raccoon hairs available.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite raccoon dog hair is relatively finer and stronger than black raccoon dog hair and is considered to be of high quality.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hair is slightly less cohesive and has less ink permeability, so Kolinsky is used to compensate for this.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is suitable for writing kana (Japanese syllabary).\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\n●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n  *The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n　*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Shun-ka\" Kolinsky Kana Writing Brush with White Raccoon Bristles\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No. JAC-TF-204-SKF\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 3:Total length 272 ㎜ × brush tip 44 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43220711440547,"sku":"","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/products\/JAC-TF-204-SKF-01.jpg?v=1675301508"},{"product_id":"伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-白狸入りいたち細筆-秋華","title":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Shu-ka\" Weasel Fine Brush with White Raccoon Bristles","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Shu-ka\" Weasel Fine Brush with White Raccoon Bristles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThis \"Shu-ka\" fine brush is a weasel fine brush made with raccoon dog hair.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is suitable for writing kana (Japanese syllabary) because it produces a beautiful brush touch.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis brush is made of white raccoon dog hair, which is considered one of the finest raccoon dog hairs.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made with weasel hair, which is ideal for small brushes and kana brushes, as it has elasticity, good clumping, and perfect ink receptiveness.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\n●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n  *The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n　*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), \"Shu-ka\" Weasel Fine Brush with White Raccoon Bristles\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No. JAC-TF-204-SKHF\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize 3:Total length 222 ㎜ × brush tip 30 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    weight：5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43220727890083,"sku":"","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/products\/JAC-TF-204-SKHF-07.jpg?v=1675303180"},{"product_id":"601-dks-fz-01-伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-白狸仮名書筆-大-jac-thf-601-01","title":"601-DKS-FZ-01 Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Large) JAC-THF-601-01","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Large).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Large) is a fine brush made from raccoon hair, a material well suited for kana calligraphy as it produces beautifully controlled and elegant brushstrokes.\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong raccoon hairs, only high-grade white raccoon hair is used for this brush.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted exclusively from the white hair taken from the chest area of the raccoon, giving the brush excellent resilience, superb tip cohesion, and outstanding ink retention—qualities that make it ideal for kana writing.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 38 mm, a diameter of 4 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 234 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Image shown is a sample image.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will send an equivalent item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nWhite raccoon hair is generally finer and more resilient than black raccoon hair, and is regarded as a higher-quality material.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-01-08.jpg?v=1769041084\" alt=\"白狸仮名書筆（大）\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt is made exclusively from the white hair taken from the chest area of the raccoon, giving the brush excellent resilience, good tip cohesion, and excellent ink retention, making it well suited for kana calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bristle length is approximately 38 mm, the diameter is 4 mm, and the overall length, including the brush tip, is approximately 234 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kawai-01.jpg?v=1769040900\" alt=\"Fukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman Fukuzui Biography\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/cornerback-05.jpg?v=1769041220\" alt=\"豊橋筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n■\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n**The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toyohashifude-01.jpg?v=1769041656\" alt=\"豊橋筆-01\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\" Page Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"手作り鈴鹿墨『進誠堂』\" href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/collections\/%E6%89%8B%E4%BD%9C%E3%82%8A%E9%88%B4%E9%B9%BF%E5%A2%A8-%E9%80%B2%E8%AA%A0%E5%A0%82\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Large)\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：JAC-THF-601-01\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Total length 234 ㎜ × brush tip 38 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 4.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003eAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects. We try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851925377187,"sku":null,"price":7200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-01-08_7853965d-91e3-4d04-8c8e-6f0b83cfc4f0.jpg?v=1769043015"},{"product_id":"601-dks-fz-02-伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-白狸仮名書筆-中-jac-thf-601-02","title":"601-DKS-FZ-02 Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Middle) JAC-THF-601-02","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Middle).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Large) is a fine brush made from raccoon hair, a material well suited for kana calligraphy as it produces beautifully controlled and elegant brushstrokes.\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong raccoon hairs, only high-grade white raccoon hair is used for this brush.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted exclusively from the white hair taken from the chest area of the raccoon, giving the brush excellent resilience, superb tip cohesion, and outstanding ink retention—qualities that make it ideal for kana writing.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 28 mm, a diameter of 3 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 227 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Image shown is a sample image.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will send an equivalent item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nWhite raccoon hair is generally finer and more resilient than black raccoon hair, and is regarded as a higher-quality material.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-01-08.jpg?v=1769041084\" alt=\"白狸仮名書筆（大）\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt is made exclusively from the white hair taken from the chest area of the raccoon, giving the brush excellent resilience, good tip cohesion, and excellent ink retention, making it well suited for kana calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bristle length is approximately 28 mm, the diameter is 3 mm, and the overall length, including the brush tip, is approximately 227 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kawai-01.jpg?v=1769040900\" alt=\"Fukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman Fukuzui Biography\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/cornerback-05.jpg?v=1769041220\" alt=\"豊橋筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n■\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n**The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toyohashifude-01.jpg?v=1769041656\" alt=\"豊橋筆-01\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\" Page Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"手作り鈴鹿墨『進誠堂』\" href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/collections\/%E6%89%8B%E4%BD%9C%E3%82%8A%E9%88%B4%E9%B9%BF%E5%A2%A8-%E9%80%B2%E8%AA%A0%E5%A0%82\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), White Raccoon Kana Calligraphy Brush (Middle)\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：JAC-THF-601-02\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Total length 227 ㎜ × brush tip 28 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 3.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003eAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects. We try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860735283363,"sku":null,"price":5300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-02-06.jpg?v=1769050677"},{"product_id":"601-dks-fz-03-伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-いたち細字用筆-jac-thf-601-03","title":"601-DKS-FZ-03 Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Fine-Point Calligraphy Brush JAC-THF-601-03","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Fine-Point Calligraphy Brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Weasel Hair Fine-Point Calligraphy Brush is supple and resilient, with excellent spring that allows the tip to return quickly, providing smooth writing and making it ideal for fine-line calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt offers excellent water absorption, ink retention, and moisture-holding capacity, resulting in a well-balanced and versatile brush.\u003cbr\u003e\nThanks to its resilience, it allows for beautiful expression of strokes such as tome (stops), hane (hooks), and harai (sweeps), and is also widely used for Japanese-style painting and illustration.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts ease of control makes it suitable even for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 24 mm, a diameter of 4 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 223 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Image shown is a sample image.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will send an equivalent item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nWeasel hair brushes form a sharp, well-gathered tip, making them ideal for writing fine characters—especially in kaisho (standard script), gyōsho (semi-cursive), and kana—as well as for drawing delicate lines.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-03-06.jpg?v=1769045009\" alt=\"いたち細字用筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \n\nWeasel hair brushes are highly durable and resistant to wear, so the tips are less likely to split and deteriorate even after long-term use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThey also offer excellent water absorption, ink retention, and moisture-holding capacity, resulting in a well-balanced and highly versatile brush.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bristle length is approximately 24 mm, the diameter is 4 mm, and the overall length, including the brush tip, is approximately 223 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kawai-01.jpg?v=1769040900\" alt=\"Fukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman Fukuzui Biography\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/cornerback-05.jpg?v=1769041220\" alt=\"豊橋筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n■\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n**The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toyohashifude-01.jpg?v=1769041656\" alt=\"豊橋筆-01\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\" Page Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"手作り鈴鹿墨『進誠堂』\" href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/collections\/%E6%89%8B%E4%BD%9C%E3%82%8A%E9%88%B4%E9%B9%BF%E5%A2%A8-%E9%80%B2%E8%AA%A0%E5%A0%82\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Fine-Point Calligraphy Brush\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：JAC-THF-601-03\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Total length 223 ㎜ × brush tip 24 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 4.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003eAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects. We try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46865227907235,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-03-04.jpg?v=1769054914"},{"product_id":"601-dks-fz-04-伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-いたち兼毫仮名書用筆-jac-thf-601-04","title":"601-DKS-FZ-04 Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Mixed-Hair Kana Calligraphy Brush JAC-THF-601-04","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Mixed-Hair Kana Calligraphy Brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Weasel Mixed-Hair Kana Calligraphy Brush is a kengō brush, crafted by blending the firm, resilient hair of weasel with the soft, highly ink-absorbent flank hair from a horse’s tail, making it ideal for kana calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is “horse tail flank hair” (owakige)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis refers to the short, dense hair that grows at the base of a horse’s tail. Known for its excellent resilience and flexibility, it combines softness with strength. Because of these qualities, it is highly valued and used sparingly as a precious material for premium calligraphy brushes, high-end clothes brushes, and cosmetic brushes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorse tail flank hair\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered part of the amao (upper tail hair) category and is distinguished from other horse hair by its fine texture and unique properties, enabling delicate expression and smooth, supple handling.\u003cbr\u003e\nBy combining the strengths of both firm and soft hairs, this brush achieves an ideal balance of resilience and excellent ink retention, offering superb writing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 38 mm, a diameter of 7 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 260mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Image shown is a sample image.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will send an equivalent item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe tip gathers easily and offers excellent control, making it suitable for a wide variety of scripts and artistic works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-04-04.jpg?v=1769046464\" alt=\"いたち兼毫仮名書用筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nThis well-balanced brush is suitable for a wide range of scripts, from kaisho (standard script) to gyōsho and sōsho (semi-cursive and cursive).\u003cbr\u003e\nEasy to handle for both beginners and advanced users, it allows for beautiful expression of tome (stops), hane (hooks), and harai (sweeps), and can be used across various calligraphic styles.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt glides smoothly across the paper, offering excellent responsiveness and making it easy to create dynamic variations and expressive strokes.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 38 mm, a diameter of 7 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 260mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a “Kengō” brush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA kengō brush is a calligraphy brush made by combining firm hairs (stiff hair) and soft hairs, allowing it to balance the strengths of both. This structure provides an ideal combination of moderate resilience (spring) and excellent ink retention.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its well-balanced elasticity and ink-holding capacity—neither too stiff nor too soft—a kengō brush is highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of scripts, including kaisho (standard script), gyōsho (semi-cursive), and sōsho (cursive), making it ideal for beginners through advanced users alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically, resilient hairs such as weasel, horse, or raccoon are used for the core, while softer hairs such as sheep (goat) are applied to the outer layer, achieving an excellent balance of control and smooth writing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kawai-01.jpg?v=1769040900\" alt=\"Fukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman Fukuzui Biography\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/cornerback-05.jpg?v=1769041220\" alt=\"豊橋筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n■\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n**The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toyohashifude-01.jpg?v=1769041656\" alt=\"豊橋筆-01\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\" Page Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"手作り鈴鹿墨『進誠堂』\" href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/collections\/%E6%89%8B%E4%BD%9C%E3%82%8A%E9%88%B4%E9%B9%BF%E5%A2%A8-%E9%80%B2%E8%AA%A0%E5%A0%82\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Mixed-Hair Kana Calligraphy Brush\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：JAC-THF-601-04\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Total length 260 ㎜ × brush tip 38 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 7.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003eAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects. We try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46865394368675,"sku":null,"price":5800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-03-04.jpg?v=1769054914"},{"product_id":"601-dks-fz-05-伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-兼毫筆五号-jac-thf-601-05","title":"601-DKS-FZ-05  Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Kengō Calligraphy Brush, Size 5 JAC-THF-601-05","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Kengō Calligraphy Brush, Size 5.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis Kengō Brush Size 5 is crafted by blending resilient horse tail flank hair with soft, highly ink-absorbent goat hair, creating a well-balanced kengō brush.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is ideal for writing approximately 4 to 6 characters on hanshi paper in kaisho (standard script), gyōsho (semi-cursive), and for rinsho (practice copying).\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither too stiff nor too soft, it offers moderate firmness and excellent resilience, providing easy control and a smooth, comfortable writing experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is “horse tail flank hair” (owakige)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis refers to the short, dense hair that grows at the base of a horse’s tail. Known for its excellent resilience and flexibility, it combines softness with strength. Because of these qualities, it is highly valued and used sparingly as a precious material for premium calligraphy brushes, high-end clothes brushes, and cosmetic brushes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorse tail flank hair\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered part of the amao (upper tail hair) category and is distinguished from other horse hair by its fine texture and unique properties, enabling delicate expression and smooth, supple handling.\u003cbr\u003e\nBy combining the strengths of both firm and soft hairs, this brush achieves an ideal balance of resilience and excellent ink retention, offering superb writing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 46 mm, a diameter of 8 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 253mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Image shown is a sample image.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will send an equivalent item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nIt is ideal for writing approximately 4 to 6 characters on hanshi paper in kaisho (standard script) or gyōsho (semi-cursive), as well as for practice copying (rinsho). With moderate firmness and excellent resilience, it offers easy control and a smooth, comfortable writing experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-05-05.jpg?v=1769048463\" alt=\"兼毫筆五号\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nThis Kengō Brush No.5 is a medium-sized calligraphy brush crafted by blending resilient horse tail flank hair with soft, highly ink-absorbent goat hair, creating a well-balanced kengō brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a “No.5 brush”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Japanese calligraphy, a No.5 brush refers to a medium-sized brush, ideal for writing approximately 4 to 6 characters on hanshi paper.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is well suited for writing kaisho (standard script), gyōsho (semi-cursive), and rinsho (practice copying) on hanshi paper. Neither too stiff nor too soft, it offers moderate firmness and excellent resilience, providing smooth control and a comfortable writing experience.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bristle length is approximately 46 mm, the diameter is 8 mm, and the overall length, including the brush tip, is approximately 253 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a “Kengō” brush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA kengō brush is a calligraphy brush made by combining firm hairs and soft hairs, allowing it to balance the advantages of both. This structure achieves an ideal combination of moderate resilience and excellent ink retention.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its balanced elasticity and ink-holding capacity—neither too stiff nor too soft—a kengō brush is highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of scripts, including kaisho, gyōsho, and sōsho (cursive), making it ideal for beginners through advanced users alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically, resilient hairs such as weasel, horse, or raccoon are used for the core, while softer hairs such as goat are applied to the outer layer, achieving excellent control and smooth writing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kawai-01.jpg?v=1769040900\" alt=\"Fukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman Fukuzui Biography\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/cornerback-05.jpg?v=1769041220\" alt=\"豊橋筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n■\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n**The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toyohashifude-01.jpg?v=1769041656\" alt=\"豊橋筆-01\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\" Page Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"手作り鈴鹿墨『進誠堂』\" href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/collections\/%E6%89%8B%E4%BD%9C%E3%82%8A%E9%88%B4%E9%B9%BF%E5%A2%A8-%E9%80%B2%E8%AA%A0%E5%A0%82\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Kengō Calligraphy Brush, Size 5\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：JAC-THF-601-05\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Total length 253 ㎜ × brush tip 46 ㎜ × Shaft Diameter 8.0 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：11 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003eAs the products are made of natural materials and manufactured by hand, they may have some defects. We try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where such defects are not shown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46865498833059,"sku":null,"price":7400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-05-05_560f395c-d405-4b51-a96e-6ff4f40dce8d.jpg?v=1769055172"},{"product_id":"601-dks-fz-06-伝統工芸士-福瑞-川合-福男-作-豊橋筆-兼毫筆六号-jac-thf-601-06","title":"601-DKS-FZ-06 Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Mixed-Hair Kana Calligraphy Brush, Size 6 JAC-THF-601-06","description":"Japanese calligraphy ink brush traditional craftsman \"Fuku-zui\" made \"Toyohashi-Fude\" (Toyohashi ink brush), Weasel Mixed-Hair Kana Calligraphy Brush, Size 6.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Toyohashi fude\" (Toyohashi brushes) are mainly used for calligraphy, and are manufactured in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, and the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Kengō Brush Size 6 is crafted by blending resilient horse tail flank hair with soft, highly ink-absorbent goat hair, creating a well-balanced kengō brush.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is ideal for writing approximately 4 to 6 characters on hanshi paper in kaisho (standard script), gyōsho (semi-cursive), and for rinsho (practice copying).\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither too stiff nor too soft, it offers moderate firmness and excellent resilience, providing easy control and a smooth, comfortable writing experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is “horse tail flank hair” (owakige)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis refers to the short, dense hair that grows at the base of a horse’s tail. Known for its excellent resilience and flexibility, it combines softness with strength. Because of these qualities, it is highly valued and used sparingly as a precious material for premium calligraphy brushes, high-end clothes brushes, and cosmetic brushes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorse tail flank hair\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered part of the amao (upper tail hair) category and is distinguished from other horse hair by its fine texture and unique properties, enabling delicate expression and smooth, supple handling.\u003cbr\u003e\nBy combining the strengths of both firm and soft hairs, this brush achieves an ideal balance of resilience and excellent ink retention, offering superb writing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 44 mm, a diameter of 7 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 255mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Image shown is a sample image.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will send an equivalent item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe tip gathers easily and offers excellent control, making it suitable for a wide variety of scripts and artistic works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-THF-601-06-06.jpg?v=1769050397\" alt=\"兼毫筆六号\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nThis Kengō Brush Size 6 is crafted by blending resilient horse tail flank hair with soft, highly ink-absorbent goat hair, creating a well-balanced kengō brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a “Size 6 brush”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Japanese calligraphy, a No.6 brush is a size designed for writing large characters on jōfuku (long-format paper), making it suitable for bold and expressive works.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is also ideal for writing approximately 4 to 6 characters on hanshi paper in kaisho (standard script), gyōsho (semi-cursive), and for rinsho (practice copying).\u003cbr\u003eWith moderate firmness and excellent resilience, it offers easy control and a smooth, comfortable writing experience.\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither too thick nor too thin, the No.6 brush is easy to handle and is a standard, versatile size widely used by beginners and experienced calligraphers alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brush has an approximate bristle length of 44 mm, a diameter of 7 mm, and an overall length (including the tip) of approximately 255mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a “Kengō” brush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA kengō brush is a calligraphy brush made by combining firm hairs (stiff hair) and soft hairs, allowing it to balance the strengths of both. This structure provides an ideal combination of moderate resilience (spring) and excellent ink retention.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its well-balanced elasticity and ink-holding capacity—neither too stiff nor too soft—a kengō brush is highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of scripts, including kaisho (standard script), gyōsho (semi-cursive), and sōsho (cursive), making it ideal for beginners through advanced users alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically, resilient hairs such as weasel, horse, or raccoon are used for the core, while softer hairs such as sheep (goat) are applied to the outer layer, achieving an excellent balance of control and smooth writing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman \"Fukuzui\" Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kawai-01.jpg?v=1769040900\" alt=\"Fukuo Kawai, Traditional Craftsman Fukuzui Biography\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n1952 Born in Atsumi City (now Tahara City), Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n1967 Apprenticed to Mr. Suzuki, a Toyohashi brush craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1996 Certified as a traditional craftsman\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Awarded the Aichi Prefecture Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Traditional Craft Industries\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Awarded the Distinguished Service Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Governor of Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Awarded the Outstanding Craftsman Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Awarded the Distinguished Worker Award in the Traditional Crafts Industry, presented by the Director-General of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chairman, Toyohashi Brush Traditional Craftsmen's Association\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 Awarded Chairman's Award, Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Chairman's Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Excellent Craftsman Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 Awarded Autumn conferment of the Order of Sacred Treasure Single Light\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nWhat is a \"Toyohashi Fude\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/cornerback-05.jpg?v=1769041220\" alt=\"豊橋筆\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \n\"Toyohashi Fude\" is a brush manufactured in Toyohashi City and surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used by many calligraphers as a high-quality brush for calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to calligraphy, the Toyohashi Fude is also used for Japanese painting, cosmetics, and crafts.\nThe Toyohashi Fude is characterized by its smooth writing feel that easily blends with ink, which is created by the \"nerimaze\" technique of the brush craftsman's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tip of the Toyohashi Fude is made from the hair of animals such as raccoon dogs, weasels and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made by combining the materials used for the core of the ear and the materials around the core, taking into consideration the differences in hardness and elasticity of the animal hair material, according to the intended use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Toyohashi Fude easily blends with sumi ink created by mixing (kneading) selected materials with water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nAbout the materials used for brush tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe following materials are mainly used for the tip of the Toyohashi Fude.\u003cbr\u003e\n■\"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair, \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail), \"Amao\" (*horse mane), weasel hair, raccoon dog hair (white raccoon dog, black raccoon dog), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n**The \"Owaki-ge\" horse tail hair (*the hair that grows at the base of a horse's tail) is subdivided into white amao \"Shiro-Amao\", black amao \"Kuro-Amao\", white and red amao \"Shiroaka-Amao\", red sesame amao \"Akagoma-amao\", white sesame amao \"Shirogoma-amao\", black sesame amao \"Kurogoma-amao\", and others. The \"Naichi-no-Aka-amao\" is considered to be of the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some cases, a combination of several materials is used to take advantage of their respective characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrushes made of weasel hair are also called \"Kolinsky brushes,\" but since weasel hair alone lacks strength, Toyohashi Fude's Kolinsky brush is made by mixing weasel hair with \"Nachi-no-Akaamao\", the highest quality horse hair, to produce brushes that are strong and have good ink filling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Kolinsky-Jyomou-Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Naichi-no-Akaamao\", and the top hair is wrapped with Kolinsky hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e●\"Jyokengou brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core is made of \"Sanyou-mou\" goat hair and \"Owakige-Akaamao\" tail hair of a domestic horse, and the top hair is also wrapped with Sanyou-mou.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\nHow to choose a brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n            \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toyohashifude-01.jpg?v=1769041656\" alt=\"豊橋筆-01\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n            \nIt depends on the preference of the person using the brush, but the most important question to ask yourself is \"What do I require of a brush?\".\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is important to choose a brush that suits your purpose, such as strength (firmness, power, etc.), good ink penetration, or both, or to choose one for fine writing such as sutra copying, for writing on calligraphy paper, or writing for a hanging scroll.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure to select a brush that suits your purpose with the right material, thickness, length, firmness and softness, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\n\n\nHandling your brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n●The following are precautions for using your brush for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n・Do not soak the brush in a pool of water.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The ear of a brush is finished by binding the base of the ear with thread and burning it with a burning iron, and then gluing the ear to the shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\nTherefore soaking the brush in water may cause the threads to come off or the adhesion to loosen, which may cause the bristles to fall out.\u003cbr\u003e\n・If the brush is not washed thoroughly, the tip of the brush will crack and not hold together if it is hardened with ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n●How to care for your brush\u003cbr\u003e\n・After use, wash the brush before the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n・When washing, do not wash the brush in a bowl of water, but carefully and gently massage the base of the brush under running tap water to rinse off all the ink contained in the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n　After washing, adjust the tip of the brush with your fingers, drain off the water lightly, and hang it on a string with the tip of the brush facing down to dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n*After washing, do not lay the brush on its side while it is still wet or stand it on its side with the tip of the brush up, as this will cause the brush shaft to expand and deform the brush.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\" Page Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"手作り鈴鹿墨『進誠堂』\" href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/collections\/%E6%89%8B%E4%BD%9C%E3%82%8A%E9%88%B4%E9%B9%BF%E5%A2%A8-%E9%80%B2%E8%AA%A0%E5%A0%82\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Suzuka Sumi ink \"Shinseido\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese calligraphy ink brush traditional 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