Akashiya Calligraphy Brush Kyuka No. 9, for New Year's Calligraphy, A041845

The Kyuka No. 9 calligraphy brush, perfect for New Year's calligraphy, boasts excellent ink absorption and tip shape.

[Nara Brush Craftsman Akashiya] To craft these brushes, we select from over 10 types of animal hair, each with a balance of softness and hardness, and excellent ink absorption. The quality of the brush varies depending on the species of animal, the time of collection, and the part of the body where the hair is collected. The brush-making technique of skillfully combining a wide variety of hair types, based on elasticity, strength, length, etc., is the result of many years of experience and research by our brush craftsmen. This, combined with traditional techniques, allows Nara brushes to be crafted with exquisitely finished tips. [Primary Use] New Year's calligraphy [Product Size] Approx. 27mm diameter x 275mm [Shaft Diameter] Approx. 27mm [Brush Shape] Medium Tip / [Brush Length] Approx. 85mm [Elasticity] Firm [Main Hair] Horse's ear hair, horse's tail hair (brown)