By adjusting the amount of pressure applied, you can draw fine line to bold stroke. High quality aqueous dye ink used for this art pens are all made at the head factory in Japan. It creates unique vibrant colors as you see in traditional Japanese art. 
A superb ink stick, the first time I used it I accidentally used too much water. Once I got used to it the colour and consistency was unlike any ink I have ever used.
Perfect inkstick for Suminagashi. Inkstick grinds well and floats on water as it should. Ichi were so easy to deal with. True Japanese politeness and efficiency. Delighted and no complaints. Will use them again and again.
Arrived Ina reasonable amount of time, and looks beautiful. I look forward to writing letters on this set.
I have used this silver before, and it does not disappoint. I am using it on my wedding invites!
I am so grateful to have received one of these ink sticks. It is a true treasure that I will use and cherish for many, many years to come. Thank you so much, Ichi inc., for making it possible for me to use something like this.