Should I buy a round hanko or a square hanko?
Usually, round hanko is used by individuals. Square hanko is used by organizations. There are exceptions. Some artists have square hanko for their artworks. If you would like your hanko to be quite large, we recommend rubber stamp. Q: Is there any way I can put both the name of my organization, for example my Dojo and my name on my hanko? Yes, althouth this is not very common, there is a special kind of hanko, called Daihyosha-in. We can put your name (or your title) at the center and the name of your organization in circle. 18mm in diameter. Three types are available: Tsuge, Kurosuigyu, Orandasuigyu. If you are interested in this type of hanko, click here. Q: I’m a Martial Artist Sensei. I want to put my title with my name on my hanko. As a general rule, putting one’s title on a hanko is a bad idea. In America, titles, such as PhD or Sensei or whatever, are something people proudly tell other people (Sure, it’s a sign of accomplishment; why shouldn’t you be proud of it?). However in J