Kobaien Earth Paper has an interesting texture as you can feel the small amount of earth in it.
It does buckle/crease with too much moisture, so I dry mounted it onto a 300gsm card and then I was able to build up many layers of colour with fine edges.
With the moisture in each layer the paper would swell slightly, but then dry flat.
Working in this way I was able to obtain depth of colour and subtlety of shading.
I used Suibokugayou Aozumi ink, Saibiboku colours with the addition of gamboge yellow and white.
Now that the painting is framed the paper seems to glow - it is quite exquisite. It took me a little while to get used to it, but I will definitely be using Earth Paper again.
We are over the moon with appreciation to Ichi Inc.Japan and their craftsmen. Thank you for your superior service and care with every order.
Kindest regards,
Kelly & Michael Pickering
Safe delivery, lovely sincere note with the package. Beautiful high quality products! Will purchase again.
It's a very high quality ink that helps me to create great works of art. Very beautiful black colour and beautiful shades. Even when very thinned with water this ink is still very subtle.
I am very pleased with the variety and selection of Uda Gami washi that I have received. The four color tones in my order: Akebi, Yomogi, Sakura, and Ai, are as pleasing to the eye as their texture. I feel honored to be a very small part of the tradition to which the Fukunishi family in Yoshino, Nara brings great honor.
Furthermore, my order was packaged with great care, and arrived safely and securely. The enclosed letter and handwritten remark brought a smile.
Ichi Inc. continues to impress.
The colors, construction, and performance of the set is amazing. I cannot recommend them enough.
I have been using this ink since I started sumi-e five yeats ago. It is consistently predictable in the tesults you get. It is easy to work with even for a beginner.
The color is beautiful and the range of shades is outstanding from dark black to blueish gray. The ink has a very smooth feel as it is applied to the paper.
I praised the ink for not hindering the smoothness of the brush movement, and for its fragrance and staying power, remaining usable overnight without drying up.
我称赞这种墨水不会影响笔刷的流畅度,而且香气浓郁,持久耐用,可保持一整夜而不干涸。
Lovely brush - very very light- will be using for painting and writting- I put dental floss tape around the bottom of the brushhairs
I am so thankful to be able to use such an incredible ink stick. It is an honor and a joy. In addition to the quality of the product, the customer service from ICHI inc. Japan has been amazing. Kind communication, prompt service and delivery, and care and thoughtfulness at every step of the process. I couldn't be happier!
Lovely smooth stone good weight and great to see the ink pool at the dip. Its useful because the ink has plenty of room to move about and it does not spill. You can easily swill the brush to mop up remaining ink - well worth the buy
All well done - received in a timely manner and the colors are beautiful. Thank you very much.
Arrived safely and have used for my college course in art, smells lovely and will last a long time . Thank you
Both liquid and ink stick are wonderful - delivery was well worth the cost - post brexit
I will only order from here in future
I am so thankful to have received this and two other ink sticks from Kobaien. They are absolutely beautiful, the highest quality. I am honored to be able to work with this ink!
Wonderful experience from order to delivery. The inks are beautiful and natural. Couldn’t be more pleased
Le broyage de l’encre se fait très naturellement et sans efforts. Le grain de la pierre est parfait pour obtenir une teinte sombre assez rapidement. Contenance très appréciée pour des dessins de petite taille.
Great customer service. The product arrived safely to England.
Will be ordering from them again.
Ces encres sont extraordinaires ! Leurs qualités sont multiples: densité de teinte, variété des teintes, grande fluidité sitôt broyée et profondeur des tons très impressionnants! Après avoir longuement cherché des encres qui me conviennent, je recommande à 100%. Et la transaction avec la firme qui les fabrique n’a pas de défaut j’ai toujours été très satisfait de leur efficacité et de leur sérieux: très fiable en plus d’être très efficace.