Here is a set of three recommended, unused, large sumi (ink sticks). These are the three best sumi from Mercari Suzuka Sumi. With these three, you can grasp the characteristics of the main types of sumi. This set is cheaper than usual. They are: Pure Pine Smoke Ink "Shohaku no Kotobuki", Pure Rapeseed Oil Smoke Ink "Ryugen", and Pure Sesame Oil Smoke Ink "Katsura Rikyu". Ink sample tests are in photos 5-10. Photos 4-6: Shohaku no Kotobuki, Regular price: 15,000 yen Photos 7-8: Ryugen, Regular price: 20,000 yen Photos 9-10: Katsura Rikyu, Regular price: 12,000 yen All of these inks produce beautiful ink colors and gradations from thick to light ink. They are excellent inks recommended for kana, kanji, and paintings. Those who have been practicing calligraphy and painting for over 10 years will understand the value of these inks once they use them. Your world of calligraphy and painting will expand. 〇 Shohaku no Kotobuki: Large, Pure Pine Smoke Ink This ink has a strong blue tone and a high-quality black-blue-gray color. It is at a level that other pure pine smoke inks cannot match. No pigments or dyes are added. Compared to Shofu Suigetsu, the ink color has a gentle blue feel. Dimensions: 130 x 36 x 13 mm Weight: 98g (approx. 6.5 cho) 〇 Ryugen: Large, Pure Rapeseed Oil Smoke Ink, Ultra-fine Particle Ink This is the finest-grained and most mature ink among the Suzuka Sumi rapeseed oil smoke inks available on Mercari. The beauty of the medium to light ink is striking, but even more so are the beautiful gradations and bleeding of the ink. Dimensions: 121 x 33 x 14 mm Weight: 87g (6 cho type) 〇 Katsura Rikyu: Large, Pure Sesame Oil Smoke Ink, Ultra-fine Particle Ink This is a jet-black ink for thick ink, and a black-red-brown sesame oil smoke ink for medium to light ink. Among sesame oil smoke inks, this is the finest-grained and exceptionally good ink. The gradations are also beautiful, and it is good for kana, paintings, and kanji. Dimensions: 131 x 35 x 15 mm Weight: 91g (6 cho type) * These inks were stored in a dedicated ink storage, so all the inks and boxes are clean. #minista ink ↑ A list of inks will appear. It will be easier to see if you check "Only items on sale" in the upper left corner. ★★Ink Bundle Discount★★ From the second ink, you will receive a 300 yen discount per ink. * For the bundle discount, please comment before purchasing. I will bundle them and relist them. Discounts cannot be applied after purchase. Calligraphy Calligraphy Tools Japanese Ink Suzu Kana Hiragana Kanji Hiragana Japanese Painting Ink Painting Ink Painting Pine Smoke Ink Rapeseed Oil Smoke Ink Sesame Oil Smoke Ink Blue Ink Tankei Suzu Avant-garde Brush Ink Suzu Paper