Shogi pieces craftsman "Kou-getsu 幸月" made Engraved Shogi pieces SHK-KG602-03

Materials : Satsuma-hon-tsuge
Ranked equally with the finest quality wood grain of 'Mikurajima-hon-tsuge', 'Satsuma-hon-tsuge', with its hard and tenacious wood, is also referred to as 'Practicality is Satsuma-hon-tsuge'.

Wood grain : Masame /
”Masame” is a wood grain that runs vertically straight across a Shogi pieces.
It does not have the flamboyance of tiger spots or root grain, but it has the elegance of straight grain, and its hardness and good pointing characteristics make it a popular choice for many people who prefer straight grain.

Typeface : Genbei Kiyoyasu (Genbei Kiyoyasu-sho)
“Genbei Kiyoyasu-sho” is one of the traditional script styles used for shogi pieces, known for its refined elegance combined with a sense of strength and dignity.
Often simply referred to as “Kiyoyasu,” it is a highly regarded style favored by master craftsmen and is considered one of the “four major traditional scripts,” admired for its clean and gentle impression.
The characters are drawn slightly slender with a subtle outward flare, giving them a stable and balanced appearance that adds a sense of calmness and weight to the overall piece.
It also offers excellent legibility, making it very practical for actual gameplay.
Each stroke is carefully executed without excess, conveying a classical beauty while maintaining a strong and dignified presence.
Its understated elegance—never overly ornate, yet rich in character—has made it a popular choice among enthusiasts seeking shogi pieces to cherish for many years.

Shogi pieces types : Engraved Shogi pieces /
This is a shogi pieces whose characters are engraved on the surface.
Engraved characters have various types of script.
In most hand made Shogi pieces , "minase(水無瀬)-typeface", "kinki(錦旗)-typeface", and "ryoko(菱湖)-typeface" are often used as the major typeface.
*The "Production Process of Shogi pieces" can be check in the image.

"Fuji Koma no Kai" (Shogi Pieces Craftsman Association) / The Shogi Craftsman Training Association is organized by Shogi pieces master"Fugetsu (富月)", a Shogi craftsman based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
"Kou-getsu(幸月)" is a Shogi pieces craftsman who learned piece making under Shogi pieces master"Fugetsu (富月)".
He is especially good at "Engraving".

• Shogi pieces craftsman "Kou-getsu 幸月" made Satsuma-hon-tsuge (Satsuma grown boxwood) Masame, Genbei Kiyoyasu (Genbei Kiyoyasu typeface) Engraved Shogi pieces
  *Two extra “Fu” (pawn) pieces are included.
  Product No.：SHK-KG602-03
  Shogi pieces in a paulownia flat box
• 1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
  Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.

As this product is handcrafted from natural materials, there may be minor imperfections such as lacquer splashes, processing marks, small intergrown knots or natural knots, bark inclusions, slight scratches or dents, color variations, or small chips along the edges.
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