A wonderful ink stick made from the smoke of the finest canola oil with ultra-fine particles. This is one of the products in the "Shitsu boku ( 漆墨, Shitsu boku, Lacquer black )". category, which is considered to be the finest of all sumi inksticks.
This Shogahou is the smallest size in the Shitsu boku family. It is ideal for trying out Shitsu boku, the highest grade of inksticks.
When you make this sumi ink darker, it will be a deep black color with a glossy sheen. And when you make it lighter, it becomes brownish black. It is suitable for sutra copying, calligraphy, ink painting, and all other uses.
This inkstick depicts a single Japanese plum blosom. Plum blossoms are the symbol of the Kobaien. It is also popular as a substitute for Baika boku.
SIZE: 1 ( Width: 21.3 mm Length: 82.4 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm Weight:17.9 grams ( inkstick only ), 28.3 grams ( inclucing paulownia wood box )
We have inventory manufactured in 2010.
書 ( Sho: Calligraphy )
画 ( Ga: Painting./ Drawing )
宝 ( Hou : Treasure )
The surface of this inkstick bears its name and states it was developed in November 1886 (Meiji 19).
The reverse side indicates it was made by Matsui Ganjun, the 11th generation of the Kobaien. Matsui Ganjun also served as mayor of Nara City, Japan.
