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 brand new inkstone, but it's a Nakamura inkstone (Soryu Stone inkstone) that has been tuned by Minista (remodeling the ink well and ink surface to improve the inkstone's performance). It was made by Issui Sakamoto of Issui Kobo in Kochi Prefecture. It comes in a paulownia wood box, with "Issui Saku" (Made by Issui) written on the back of the inkstone. This inkstone was purchased directly from Issui Kobo. I call it a "Production Area Support Inkstone" (see below). It's an oval gate-shaped inkstone. The back of the inkstone is hollowed out in a circular shape, a carving done when the inkstone maker is particularly confident in the inkstone. It seems to be an inkstone that Issui-san judged to be a good stone with confidence. I actually have the impression that the ink grinding is better than other Soryu stones. The entire stone has a strong shimmering quality (it appears as white dots in the photos due to reflection), and there are faint, mysterious flow patterns. It produces exceptionally beautiful ink color, and allows for excellent ink flow and gradation. The ink color and flow of the ink you are currently using will change. For kana calligraphy, the ink flow, dark ink, and the ink color of the strokes are outstanding. I think you can create thin, strong lines and nuanced shades. For ink wash painting, you can create strong lines and beautiful multi-stage gradations of light and dark. For kanji, the black of the dark ink is brilliant. "The grinding feels good, and the ink color is wonderful. The way the brush moves, I'm surprised at how well it comes together and how easy it is to control the flow. The brush follows my intentions!! It's easy to make changes. When you rotate the brush and want to make it thinner, the tip comes together beautifully. Also, the ink flow of the brown brushstrokes is beautiful." This is an inkstone that will change the level of your work. Size: 18.6 x 14.8 x 3.1 cm Weight: 1 kg or more (approx. 1.5 kg) * If you purchase ink with the inkstone, you will receive a 300 yen discount per ink stick. * All items are shipped using Mercari shipping. #Minista Inkstone (Inspiring Inkstone) ↑ Click here for a list of inkstones. Production Area Support Inkstone: I call inkstones purchased directly from the inkstone production area "Production Area Support Inkstones." The purpose is to support the production area and craftsmen through the sale of new inkstones. Inkstone Tuning: Improving the performance of ink grinding, ink color, ink flow, ink repellency, and the feel of grinding ink, so that you can write and paint better. People often say that they feel like they have become better at writing and painting. I think ink consumption will be reduced to about 2/3 to 1/2. Calligraphy Calligraphy Tools Kana Kanji Sutra Copying Japanese Painting Ink Wash Painting Sumi-e Picture Letters Japanese Inkstone Soryu Stone Tankei Inkstone Brush Ink Inkstone Paper