Kobaien's special white color inkstick. White version of Gosaiboku inkstick set.
白 ( Shiro : white )
華 ( Ka: flower )
泉 ( Sen: fountain )
SIZE ( 1 piece of stick ) : Width:20mm Length:80mm Thickness:8mm Weight:40gram, Water soluble
A mixture of titanium dioxide and Gofun ( 胡粉 ) , hardened with natural glue.
( 胡粉 ) is a white paint for Japanese-style painting made from the shells of oysters, clams, and scallops. Its main ingredient is calcium carbonate, which is characterized by its fine particles and smooth, matte texture.
Ms. Junko Azukawa, a contemporary calligrapher and ink painter in Australia, explains how to use stickinks.
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