Minista, a maker of inspiring suzuri (inkstones). I create inkstones that make grinding ink enjoyable and make writing and painting even more fun. This is a Ryukei inkstone, tuned by Minista (reworking the ink well and ink surface to improve the inkstone's performance). The back of the inkstone is engraved with "Ryukei". It's a Ryukei inkstone made from Ryukei stone from Yokokawa Gorge, Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture. The stone is of good quality with no irregularities. The inkstone is naturally crafted, highlighting the beauty of the stone skin (brown iron oxide layer) on the left side. It grinds ink well, and the ink grinds smoothly and easily with light pressure. The ink will quickly turn black. Suitable for kana (full-size paper), kanji (half-size paper), and ink painting. It has excellent ink release, good ink color, good ink extension, and grinds comfortably. It can be used for both thick and light ink, and you can write good lines. It's a good inkstone for both oil soot ink and pine soot ink. Size: 18.0 x 12.5 x 2.0 cm (Large Shikishi) Weight: 900g * If you purchase ink with the inkstone, you will receive a 300 yen discount per ink stick. * All shipments use Mercari shipping with transportation insurance. #Minista Inkstone (Inspiring Inkstone) ↑ Click here for a list of inkstones. It's easier to see if you check "Only items on sale". Inkstone tuning: Improving the performance of ink release, ink color, ink extension, ink dispersion, and the feel of grinding ink to enable good calligraphy and painting. It is often said that it feels like one's calligraphy and painting skills have improved. Ink consumption will be reduced to about 2/3 to 1/2. Calligraphy Calligraphy tools Suzuri Inkstone Kana Kanji Sutra copying Japanese painting Ink painting Ink wash painting Letter art Tankei inkstone Japanese inkstone Brush Ink Inkstone Paper