Trial Pack: Shodō Ichiban (Extra Thick) Hanshi

Practice Paper with a Smooth Brush Stroke

Machine-made Kanji paper for schoolchildren.
Use it for a wide range of purposes, from practice for schoolchildren to final drafts (entering calligraphy competitions).
The paper quality minimizes bleeding and has a slightly smooth surface, making it easy to write with.
Its firm texture makes it tear-resistant, even when writing with strong lines.
You can use it with peace of mind, thanks to its low price and high quality.
Compared to regular medium-weight paper, this paper is thicker, stronger, and more sturdy.
This paper can be used for practice by school children and the general public.

High-quality paper that resists bleeding and is safe to use

Among machine-made paper, Shodo Ichiban has almost no bleeding, even when you stop writing.
This practice paper is safe for those who want to write slowly while looking at a model.
Its low price and high-quality paper make it a popular choice.

Differences in expression depending on thickness

Normal-weight paper allows ink to spread easily horizontally, requiring less ink, allowing for lighter brush strokes.
It is also more prone to bleeding than thicker paper.
If you don't want bleeding, it's best to choose thicker paper.
If you want to minimize bleeding, you can increase the ink density.

With thicker paper, the ink penetrates deeper into the paper, resulting in less horizontal bleeding and a sense of depth in the ink color.
Thicker paper requires more ink, and because it produces less bleeding, it's easier to create a sense of rubbing.
If you don't want rubbing, it's best to choose standard-thick paper.

We recommend trying out standard-thick and extra-thick paper to compare their respective advantages.