(Genrindou Black Ink Set - Item Name: Ink - Package: Boxed - Color: Black - Size: Approximately 11.2cm x 3.4cm x 1.4cm - Condition: Unused Genrindou is a long-established ink manufacturer and seller based in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. For over 280 years since its founding, it has continued to pass down traditional ink-making techniques and has made a significant contribution to Japanese calligraphy culture. Genrindou's ink is loved by many calligraphers and artists for its deep black color and smooth writing feel. In particular, it offers products that are ideal for kanji works, kana works, and sumi-e (ink wash painting). Furthermore, it adopts environmentally friendly manufacturing methods and aims for a fusion of tradition and modern technology. The reason why it is supported by a wide range of people, from calligraphy beginners to experts, lies in the high quality that Genrindou provides. Features The best ink color: The deep, dense, and transparent ink color gives depth and impact to the work. Long-term aging: Achieves smooth and light brush strokes through an aging period of over 20 years. Carefully selected materials: Uses the highest quality natural materials such as pine soot and rapeseed oil soot. Handmade beauty: Ink like a work of art, carefully finished one by one by skilled craftsmen. Exceptional fragrance: Provides a comfortable writing time with the high-quality fragrance that drifts when rubbing the ink. Thank you for viewing.