Minista, a creator of inspiring suzuri (inkstones). I create inkstones that make writing and painting more enjoyable, and make the time spent grinding ink a pleasure. This is a Minista-style tuned (reworked ink well and ink surface) Mako-ko Tankei inkstone, Taishi style. It had some age to it, so I've completely remade it. I think this size is rare for a Mako-ko Taishi inkstone. I often see Taishi inkstones covered in stone eye stickers... It's good for kanji, kana, and ink wash painting. The ink grinds smoothly and produces rich ink. The ink color is good from dark to light, with gradations, and it spreads well, allowing for long, flowing lines. It produces good ink color and spread, from oil soot to blue ink and pine soot ink. Size: 20.4 x 11.7 x 6.8 cm (8 inches) Weight: Over 1kg (about 4kg) * No karaki (wooden base). * If purchased with ink, I offer a 300 yen discount per ink stick. * All shipments use Mercari shipping with transportation insurance. #Minista Suzuri (Inspiring Inkstones) ↑ Click here for a list of inkstones. Check "Show only items for sale" for easier viewing. Suzuri tuning: Maintenance to improve ink grinding, ink color, and ink spread, allowing for better writing and painting. People often tell me that they feel like they've improved their writing and painting skills using my inkstones. (Supplement) I hold explanatory meetings about the principles of inkstones, ink, and ink color in Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, Osaka, Kyoto, and online. There are principles behind everything: ink grinding quickly, fine particle size, good ink color, ink spread, and good brushwork. It's determined by the characteristics of the stone and how it's made. You can't understand inkstones if you don't know ink. You can't understand ink if you don't know inkstones. You need to know both inkstones and ink. I want to share a better world of writing and painting, that's what I think. Calligraphy Calligraphy tools Ink Suzuri Inkstone Inkstone Kana Hiragana Kanji Japanese painting Ink wash painting Sumi-e Picture letters Tankei inkstone Kyoshu inkstone Chinese inkstone Brush Ink Inkstone Paper