Calligraphy

A felt tip pen kit that can be used with our fountain pen inks. Soak the fibre ink reservoir with your favourite colour and your pen is ready to write.  The brush tip is a fun and colourful alternative to conventional fude pens. Make your messages and illustrations stand out with unique colour options.

The Akashiya Shinmouhitsu Brush Pen is developed by an expert in making brushes for art and drawing.  Its brush is designed with the same manufacturing method as the calligraphy brush. High in elasticity, these functional bristles allow you to perform some basic Japanese calligraphy techniques with ease including hane (jumping) and harai (brush out). Made...

With two elastic tips for variable line width. – from very narrow to very wide. Two soft tip especially suitable for larger writings. The Fudenosuke Twin brush pen has two elastic brush tip and is especially suited for calligraphy, sketchnotes, hand lettering, doodling, bullet journaling and much more. The line width varies from thin to wide depending on...

The brass nib was created as a durable and practical nib. The nib point has been rounded and polished with meticulous care, providing an exceptionally smooth writing experience that defies expectation. Tilt the nib below 45 degrees to create undulating lines and paint strokes. Made to universal specifications to fit all standard nib holders, as well as...

A stainless steel nib ideal for those new to fountain pen ink. Dip and write as you need with almost no maintenance required. A quick rinse in water is all it takes to change the ink colour. Experience the superior writing comfort that’s as smooth as a fountain pen. A low-maintenance nib that lets you write as you need. Simply rinse in water and dry when...

Bimoji is the Japanese name for beautifully written Asian characters. This brush pen features a comfortable, easy-to-hold rubber grip to help you practice your "bimoji," creating the delicate sweeps and tapers that characterize proper Asian writing. Its felt tip is durable and resilient, so your pen strokes will always come out exactly as intended. It...

*Nib holder only — nib sold separately* A nib holder crafted from Japanese cherry. Enjoy a natural patina that evolves with you for a lifetime of writing. Designed to universal specifications to fit a standard nib of your choice.  Experience the texture and feel of natural wood. Japanese cherry is characterised by the reddening of its colour over time,...

A gift that sparks insight. Whether it’s sketching diagrams or adding notes, writing by hand is an intuitive experience that helps us explore new ideas. The set comes in stylish aluminium to complement the modern work environment, with pigment ink in Toppuri that exudes a sense of focus. The gift box is tailor made to hold each of the tools perfectly, the...

The gift of time for contemplation. The set pairs traditional Japanese indigo dye with pigment ink in Soyo — named after an expression dating back to ancient Japan — in a nod to the continuation of tradition and culture. The gift box is tailor made to hold each of the tools perfectly, the boxes are constructed without any glue, tape or staples. Designed...

*Nib holder only — nib sold separately* A nib holder machined from solid aluminium. Designed to universal specifications to fit a standard nib of your choice. Lightweight aluminium offers hours of writing comfort. Each holder is carefully hand finished, giving the metal a touch of softness and subtle detailing that can only be achieved by hand.  In...

*Nib holder only — nib sold separately* A nib holder crafted from Japanese cherry. Enjoy a natural patina that evolves with you for a lifetime of writing. Designed to universal specifications to fit a standard nib of your choice.  Experience the texture and feel of natural wood. Japanese cherry is characterised by the reddening of its colour over time,...

With elastic tip for variable line widths – from very narrow to very wide. Hard tip, especially suitable for small writings. The Fudenosuke Brush Pen with elastic tip is perfect for calligraphy, handlettering, drafts, outlines of illustrations and Comics sowie für Skezchnotes. Line width varies from very thin to thick due to pressure exerted on tip. The...

*Nib holder only — nib sold separately* A nib holder crafted from Japanese cherry and lacquered using the fuki-urushi (“wiped urushi”) technique, whereby the wood is impregnated with urushi lacquer to highlight the beauty of the grain. Designed to universal specifications to fit a standard nib of your choice. The simple and refined matte lacquer...

The stainless steel nib was created as a durable and practical nib. The nib point has been rounded and polished with meticulous care, providing an exceptionally smooth writing experience that defies expectation. Enjoy multiple line widths from fine lines to broad strokes with a tilt of the nib. Made to universal specifications to fit all standard nib...

A luxury, compact and highly practical shodo calligraphy set by Akashiya that you can use at home or on the go. The set contains most of the required accessories for Japanese brush calligraphy (shodo) in a beautiful, Echizen-nuri lacquered box. Contents: Fine brush (fude) Inkstone 35 degrees (suzuri) Safflower ink three stars (sumi) (type 0,5, from...

A luxury, compact and highly practical shodo calligraphy set by Akashiya that you can use at home or on the go. The set contains most of the required accessories for Japanese brush calligraphy (shodo) in a beautiful, Echizen-nuri lacquered box. Contents: Fine brush (fude) Inkstone 35 degrees (suzuri) Safflower ink three stars (sumi) (type 0,5, from...

*Nib holder only — nib sold separately* A nib holder crafted from Japanese cherry and finished with an indigo dye. Designed to universal specifications to fit a standard nib of your choice. The natural beauty of the woodgrain is accentuated by a deep indigo finish. Each nib holder has been carefully hand dyed by artisans using indigo grown in Tokushima....

The Kuretake brush pen features a soft nylon brush tip that can produce a wide range of thin and thick lines, making it a excellent choice for manga, calligraphy, sumi-e, and much more. Its versatile tip is perfect for creating a large variety of more or less thick lines. The pen's smooth-flowing, water-based pigment ink is water-resistant and lightfast....

The Kuretake brush pen features a soft nylon brush tip that can produce a wide range of thin and thick lines, making it a excellent choice for manga, calligraphy, sumi-e, and much more. Its versatile tip is perfect for creating a large variety of more or less thick lines. The pen's smooth-flowing, water-based pigment ink is water-resistant and lightfast....

A luxury, compact and highly practical shodo calligraphy set by Akashiya that you can use at home or on the go. The set contains most of the required accessories for Japanese brush calligraphy (shodo) in a beautiful, Rosewood Echizen-nuri lacquered box. Contents: Thick brush for regular script, semi-cursive script for 4 to 6 characters (No. 3 Ichijo...

A luxury, compact and highly practical shodo calligraphy set by Akashiya that you can use at home or on the go. The set contains most of the required accessories for Japanese brush calligraphy (shodo) in a beautiful, Echizen-nuri lacquered box. Contents: Fine brush (fude) Inkstone 35 degrees (suzuri) Safflower ink three stars (sumi) (type 0,5, from...