Gakusei Hakuhō (Extra Thick) Hanshi

Video of Inking Student Hakuho (Extra Thick) Hanshi Paper

*The ink used in this video is Rin Ink (regular ink), and the brush used is a Shuhitsudo Kochiku brush.

Washi paper for practice, expanding your range of expression

This machine-made calligraphy paper from Tottori Prefecture is characterized by its crisp texture.
Although the name includes the word "student," this paper is perfect for beginner calligraphy students.

Paper that fades with age

Machine-made calligraphy paper for schoolchildren.
Compared to the "normal thickness" product, this paper is thicker, allowing the ink to penetrate more firmly, resulting in a more three-dimensional finish to your work.
Use it for a wide range of purposes, from practice for schoolchildren to final drafts (and calligraphy competitions).
The paper has minimal bleeding, providing just the right amount of resistance to the brush for easy writing.
This high-quality calligraphy paper for schoolchildren is also suitable for general practice.
This product is made using advanced techniques that prevent bleeding by carefully selecting and fine-tuning raw materials, resulting in a natural-looking calligraphy paper.
Also, because this paper is not treated with a smudge-proofing agent, it is suitable for storage (aging). Allowing the paper to age for three, six, or even more months after purchase will allow it to withstand aging and improve in quality.
Purchase with confidence.

Differences in Expression Depending on Thickness

Regular-thick paper allows ink to spread more easily horizontally, requiring less ink, allowing for lighter brushstrokes.
It is also more prone to bleeding than thicker paper.
If you want to avoid bleeding, choose thicker paper.
To minimize bleeding, you can increase the ink concentration when writing.

Thicker paper allows the ink to penetrate deeper into the paper, resulting in less smudge and a more profound impression of ink color.
It requires a larger amount of ink, and because it has less bleeding, it's easier to create rubbing effects.
If you don't want rubbing, it's better to choose the standard thickness.

We recommend trying out the standard and extra-thick inks to compare their respective merits.