What are Japanese calligraphy supplies?
For calligraphy, the best is a white thick paper of solid consistency on which the brush can glide effortlessly, strong round brushes that are long and light, and black luminous ink. The ink stone should be large and convenient so that the calligrapher can grind the ink properly. I know of no bigger joy than having these four treasures on the table of your studio and quietly create artworks. Xie Zhaozhe, Ming dynasty • The brush – The Japanese calligraphy brush is perfectly designed to perform all the movements necessary for shaping the Japanese characters. It is very soft, supple and elastic, and shapes infinite forms from a small dot to a bold brush stroke. • The ink stone – The Japanese ink stone is a natural stone with a flat surface for making ink. Compared with the other three, the ink stone is the one treasure that can last your whole life. It is therefore the very soul of your art studio, and its presence becomes inseparable from your calligraphy practice. • The ink stick – The
