Purchased two calligraphy model books for New Year's cards together.
The value of handwritten letters is being re-evaluated.
These are New Year's card model books published by "Seihitsu," a research journal for Kana calligraphy.
They feature standard phrases in brush script and penmanship, in both vertical and horizontal writing, as well as haiku, kanji compounds, tenkoku (seal carving), haiga (haiku paintings), and woodblock prints... a variety of techniques and types are gathered in one place.
Written by the main teachers of the Seihitsu Kai, including leading figures in the Japanese calligraphy world, the paper used is also superb, making this a rare book worth keeping on hand and looking at daily.
It also includes information on how to address envelopes and write prefectural names, making it useful not only for New Year's cards but also for general handwriting.
* Sold by the Seihitsu Kai and may be difficult to obtain generally.
* Purchased during the Heisei period.
* 60 pages.
* Original price at the time of sale was ¥600 + shipping.
* Current price ¥700 + shipping.
* Although in good condition, there is a crease on the cover and very slight ink stains (photo 10). Please consider this if you are not concerned.
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