Japanese calligraphy, also known as "shodo", is a form of traditional Japanese writing using a brush and black ink. It is a highly respected and revered art form in Japan, and it has been practiced for over a thousand years. Calligraphy is often practiced as a form of meditation and a way to cultivate inner peace and tranquility. It is also used for practical purposes, such as creating official documents and scrolls. Calligraphy is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and has had a significant influence on other forms of Japanese art, such as painting and sculpture. Today, it is still widely practiced and is considered a valuable and important part of Japanese heritage.
Our line-up of high quality calligraphy items includes brushes, ink sticks, and accessories like ink stones, to set you up with all the right tools for the most beautiful calligraphy creations. The items are crafted by calligraphy specialists and sorted by calligraphy type and desired charachter size and color.  

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  • Shinseido BRONZE Ink Stick, "Dousha" size 0.7
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    Shinseido BRONZE Ink Stick, "Dousha" size 0.7

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £28.05
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  • Shinseido Calligraphy Ink Stick GEN 10
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    Shinseido Calligraphy Ink Stick GEN 10

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £28.05
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  • Shinseido GREEN Ink Stick, "Shinpeki" size 1
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    Shinseido GREEN Ink Stick, "Shinpeki" size 1

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £19.64
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  • Shinseido Ink Stick for Kanji with Real Gold, 10.0
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    Shinseido Ink Stick for Kanji with Real Gold, 10.0

    This Japanese luxury ink stick from Suzuka is made for calligraphy master pieces. The paintings on the ink stick are very rich and beautiful. When using this ink stick the gold pigments dissolve in the ink and leave golden sprinkles on the calligraphy...
    £112.20
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  • Shinseido Pine Smoke 3D Glossy Calligraphy Ink Stick

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    Shinseido Pine Smoke 3D Glossy Calligraphy Ink Stick

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £67.32
  • Shinseido PURPLE Ink Stick, "Shikibu" size 1
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    Shinseido PURPLE Ink Stick, "Shikibu" size 1

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £19.64
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  • Shinseido RED Ink Stick, "Shinku" size 1
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    Shinseido RED Ink Stick, "Shinku" size 1

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
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  • Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil 3D Calligraphy Ink Stick "Hanamai"

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    Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil 3D Calligraphy Ink Stick "Hanamai"

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £39.27
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    Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil 3D Calligraphy Stick 1

    "Hanamai" Made from dish-fired rapeseed oil smoke. If you use medium to light ink with strong dark ink, you can express a three-dimensional effect. It is a versatile 'Kazumi'.
    £39.27
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    Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil 3D Calligraphy Stick 3

    "Hanamai" Made from dish-fired rapeseed oil smoke. If you use medium to light ink with strong dark ink, you can express a three-dimensional effect. It is a versatile 'Kazumi'.
    £112.20
  • Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil Kanji Calligraphy Ink Stick

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    Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil Kanji Calligraphy Ink Stick

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £56.10
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    Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil Kanji Calligraphy Ink Stick 5

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
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    Shinseido Sesame Rapeseed Oil Kanji Calligraphy Stick 10

    "Kinmaki Suzuka" Suzuka sumi's representative gem, elegant black-black color. Best for kanji width. It is possible to write with a long stroke. Since it is wrapped in gold, it is ideal for gifts and souvenirs.
    £112.20
  • Shinseido SILVER Ink Stick, "Ginsha" size 0.7
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    Shinseido SILVER Ink Stick, "Ginsha" size 0.7

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £28.05
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  • Shinseido WHITE Ink Stick, "Unohana" size 1

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    Shinseido WHITE Ink Stick, "Unohana" size 1

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
    £19.64
  • Shinseido YELLOW Ink Stick, "Kohaku" size 1
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    Shinseido YELLOW Ink Stick, "Kohaku" size 1

    Shinseido has been established in 1947 and nowadays is run by the 3rd and 4th generation of the Ito family. It is one of 5 remaining makers of Japanese Ink in Suzuka - a city not only famous for the F1 circuit but also a center of production of...
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  • Thick Calligraphy Brush KENMOFUDE
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    Thick Calligraphy Brush KENMOFUDE

    The Kenmoufude type of brush is one of the most popular since it can be use for many different writing. Neither too soft nor too rigid these brushes have a nice resistance to the paper and produce a smooth writing. The tip of the brush is generally made...
    £21.42 - £25.25
  • Toyohashi Handmade Painting Brush For Outlining Toyohashi Handmade Painting Brush For Outlining

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    Toyohashi Handmade Painting Brush For Outlining

    This brush is especially good when drawing the basic lines or the preliminary sketch of a drawing. The beginning of a drawing starts by the lines drawn with this brushes. It is also good for people who draw directly without preliminary lines, since the...
    £14.28 - £25.25

The goal of Japanese calligraphy is to create a beautiful and harmonious piece of art that expresses the essence of the written characters.
The characters are written in a flowing, graceful manner, and the calligrapher strives to create a sense of balance and harmony in the composition. 

High quality brushes are made of a combination of synthethic- or different types of animal hair. The unique ink is made from soot and glue. 

Investing in high quality brushes and ink, and learning to maintain them properly will make sure they last a long time and help you create even more beautiful calligraphy art. The results are unmatched with those achieved with cheap, mass-produced tools.