Trial Pack 100 Sheets: Shodō Ichiban (Extra Thick) Yatsugiri

Machine-made, eight-cut paper perfect for school-age kanji writing.
Perfect for a wide range of uses, from practice for school children to final drafts (entering calligraphy competitions).
Can also be used for seasonal calligraphy.
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.
Affordable and high-quality, you can use it with confidence.
Compared to regular medium-weight Japanese calligraphy paper, this paper is thicker, stronger, and more sturdy.
This is a writing paper suitable for practice by schoolchildren and the general public.

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

Among machine-made paper, Shodo Ichiban has virtually no bleeding, even when you stop using the brush.
This practice paper is safe for those who want to write slowly while following a model.
Its low price and high quality make it a popular choice for many people.

Differences in expression depending on thickness

Regular-thickness paper allows the 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 want to avoid bleeding, choose thicker paper.
If you want to minimize bleeding, try increasing the ink density.

Thick paper allows the ink to penetrate deeper into the paper, resulting in less horizontal bleeding and a sense of depth in the ink color.
Thick 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 the standard thickness.

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