I inherited a desk from my grandmother who grew up near Osaka. I found these brushes in one of the drawers. One of them certainly looks vintage but it’s hard to tell. Can any of you tell me about them? Any information appreciated. submitted by /u/pidgeycandies [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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I used to make my own ink from inkstick using inkstone, and I found out that the final texture on the paper really depends on you — ink/water ratio and such. But recently, I tried pre-made liquid ink for the first time. The feelings are completely different (as well as the smell, haha) and I need to get used to it. Also, I see that liquid ink comes off the brush much harder while cleaning. Is it okay to use the same brush for both types of ink? Or ideally, should you have separate brushes for each ink/style, etc.? https://preview.redd.it/lyem25uu7wxc1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=w ..read more

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I really want to get an Ichi-go ichi-e tattoo and I just wanna verify that the calligraphy is correct. I don’t want to look like an idiot with it wrong. This is the first image on google, does it look correct to you guys? Thank you submitted by /u/kaiswing [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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I just bought some 鈴鹿墨 but whenever i try to make some ink it's always too thin and just ends up bleeding whenever it touches my paper any advice? submitted by /u/ryuch1 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I'm a potter, and once upon a time I studied Chinese (I know this is the Japanese calligraphy sub). I'd like to start playing with some calligraphy on my pots, and I wonder if anyone has tips on brushes or technique for working on a rounded surface? Also, I'm curious what these characters might be on this jug in John Wick 4, just for kicks. The scene claims to take place in Osaka, so I thought it ought to be Japanese. Curious if anyone on a Hollywood movie set cares about this kind of detail, and if it has any meaning within the movie world, or if it is just there for aesthetics. https://prev ..read more