FAQ-inkstick

How to use sumi inksticks?
August 15, 2026

How to use sumi inksticks?

Ms. Junko Azukawa, a contemporary calligrapher and ink painter in Australia, explains how to use...
I didn't receive an order confirmation email — what should I do?
August 15, 2026

I didn't receive an order confirmation email — what should I do?

When you complete a purchase on our store, an automatic confirmation email is sent immediately...
Do you offer a certificate of authenticity?
August 15, 2026

Do you offer a certificate of authenticity?

Yes, we issue a manufacturer's certificate of authenticity free of charge for items purchased from...
Can I use this inkstick together with other brands or with liquid ink?
August 15, 2026

Can I use this inkstick together with other brands or with liquid ink?

Please check the glue ingredients before mixing inks from different sources — inks using a...
How should I store my inkstick, and does it expire?
August 15, 2026

How should I store my inkstick, and does it expire?

The simplest care is to keep the inkstick in its box after use, which protects...
What's the difference between a solid inkstick and your liquid ink products?
August 15, 2026

What's the difference between a solid inkstick and your liquid ink products?

Ink ground fresh on the inkstone lets you vary the concentration and texture as you...
How do I choose the right size/weight of inkstick?
August 15, 2026

How do I choose the right size/weight of inkstick?

Grinding an inkstick takes a similar amount of time regardless of its size — a...
What's the difference between inksticks made with donkey glue, deer glue, and goat glue?
August 15, 2026

What's the difference between inksticks made with donkey glue, deer glue, and goat glue?

Nikawa — the animal glue that binds the soot into a solid stick — is...
Is this inkstick suitable for calligraphy, sumi-e painting, or both?
August 15, 2026

Is this inkstick suitable for calligraphy, sumi-e painting, or both?

Most of our inksticks can be used for both calligraphy and sumi-e, though some suit...
I'm a complete beginner. Which inkstick should I start with?
August 15, 2026

I'm a complete beginner. Which inkstick should I start with?

We recommend starting from our "🔗Inksticks for beginner practice" collection — these are formulated to...
Can I use Kobaien inksticks for tattooing?
October 12, 2021

Can I use Kobaien inksticks for tattooing?

Purchasing and using our sales products ( inksticks, inks, etc. ) for any purpose other...