{"title":"Umpei Fude","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmpei Fude: hand-made, paper-wrapped Japanese calligraphy brushes from Hankeido, Kyoto, since 1615.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmpei Fude brushes come from Hankeido, a workshop founded in Kyoto in 1615 and run by the Fujino family ever since. For more than 400 years it has made calligraphy brushes by hand, and it is one of the few workshops still keeping the rare paper-wrapped technique alive: the hair is bound with washi paper using methods that have changed little since the early Edo period. Each brush we carry comes in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush D writes one bold line on a han-giri sheet and is best for kaisho and gyosho. Brush E writes two lines and handles every style, for beginners to advanced writers. Brush F writes one line in any style and is made for beginners and intermediate practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCalligraphy brushes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-d-gift-box\"\u003eUmpei Fude Calligraphy Brush D with Gift Box, Hankeido\u003c\/a\u003e — Umpei Fude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-e-gift-box\"\u003eUmpei Fude Calligraphy Brush E with Gift Box, Hankeido\u003c\/a\u003e — Umpei Fude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-f-gift-box\"\u003eUmpei Fude Calligraphy Brush F with Gift Box, Hankeido\u003c\/a\u003e — Umpei Fude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigners, architects and hospitality buyers: apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on these makers and our full catalog, with a dedicated trade support line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock items ship in 2–3 business days; orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final; report damage or a wrong item within 48 hours of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho makes Umpei Fude brushes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHankeido, a Kyoto workshop founded in 1615 and run by the Fujino family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a paper-wrapped brush?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brush whose layered hair is bound in washi paper before setting, a rare technique Hankeido preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich Umpei Fude brush is best for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrush F is made for beginners and intermediate writers; Brush E also suits beginners and grows with advanced practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo Umpei Fude brushes come in a gift box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, each brush we carry comes in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for an Umpei Fude brush?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse under running water, squeeze gently, reshape and air-dry; keep the wooden shaft dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/collections\/umpei-fude#page\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/collections\/umpei-fude\",\"name\":\"Umpei Fude\",\"mainEntity\":{\"@type\":\"ItemList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-d-gift-box\",\"name\":\"Umpei Fude Calligraphy Brush D with Gift Box, Hankeido\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-e-gift-box\",\"name\":\"Umpei Fude Calligraphy Brush E with Gift Box, Hankeido\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-f-gift-box\",\"name\":\"Umpei Fude Calligraphy Brush F with Gift Box, Hankeido\"}]},\"about\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/collections\/umpei-fude#brand\"}},{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/collections\/umpei-fude#brand\",\"name\":\"Umpei Fude\",\"foundingDate\":\"1615\",\"foundingLocation\":{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Kyoto, Japan\"},\"logo\":\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/b016545420090314155838.jpg\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Umpei Fude\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.metropolitandecor.com\/collections\/umpei-fude\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who makes Umpei Fude brushes?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Hankeido, a Kyoto workshop founded in 1615 and run by the Fujino family.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a paper-wrapped brush?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A brush whose layered hair is bound in washi paper before setting, a rare technique Hankeido preserves.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which Umpei Fude brush is best for beginners?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Brush F is made for beginners and intermediate writers; Brush E also suits beginners and grows with advanced practice.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do Umpei Fude brushes come in a gift box?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, each brush we carry comes in a gift box.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I care for an Umpei Fude brush?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rinse under running water, squeeze gently, reshape and air-dry; keep the wooden shaft dry.\"}}]}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-d-gift-box","title":"Umpei Fude Calligraphy Brush D with Gift Box, Hankeido","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-made, paper-wrapped calligraphy brush from Hankeido, a Kyoto workshop working since 1615; Brush D writes one bold line of kaisho or gyosho.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush D is a rolled brush from Hankeido, the Fujino family workshop behind Umpei Fude: black horse hair and deer hair are layered and bound in washi paper, then set in a wooden shaft. The result has a strong, springy body that holds its point. It is sized for writing a single line of characters on a han-giri sheet and is mainly suited to kaisho (regular script) and gyosho (semi-cursive script). Because the brush is forgiving yet precise, it serves beginners and advanced practitioners alike. 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A memorable gift for anyone studying shodo. Pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-e-gift-box\"\u003eUmpei Fude Calligraphy Brush E with Gift Box, Hankeido\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine small characters or letters: it is sized for one bold line on a han-giri sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree cursive (sosho) work: Brush E or F are better all-rounders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a quick, disposable brush: it is a hand-made tool that needs simple care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Umpei Fude brushes come from Hankeido, a workshop founded in Kyoto in 1615 and run by the Fujino family ever since. For more than 400 years it has made calligraphy brushes by hand, and it is one of the few workshops still keeping the rare paper-wrapped technique alive: the hair is bound with washi paper using methods that have changed little since the early Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter writing, rinse the bristles under clean running water, gently squeeze out the excess, reshape the tip and let the brush air-dry. Keep the wooden shaft dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size characters does Brush D write?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made for one line of characters on a han-giri sheet, the half-cut sheet common in calligraphy practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich scripts suit Brush D?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMainly kaisho (regular) and gyosho (semi-cursive) script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat hair is Brush D made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack horse hair and deer hair, wrapped in washi paper and set in a wooden shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Brush D suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its strong body makes it easy to control, so it works for beginners through advanced practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean Brush D after use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the hair under clean running water, squeeze out the excess gently, reshape the tip and air-dry; keep the wooden shaft dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Brush D come in a gift box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is presented in a gift box, ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, stylists and hospitality buyers can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Umpei Fude and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and help sourcing in quantity. 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Wool, horse hair and raccoon dog hair are layered and wrapped in washi paper, then set in a wooden shaft, giving a strong body with a soft, ink-holding belly. It is sized to write two lines of characters on a han-giri sheet and suits every calligraphy style, from regular to cursive. Hankeido makes it for a wide range of writers, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and it comes in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umpei Fude by Hankeido (Kyoto, founded 1615)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calligraphy brush E, with gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper-wrapped (rolled) calligraphy brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two lines of characters on a han-giri (half-cut) sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScripts:\u003c\/strong\u003e All calligraphy styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners to advanced practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washi paper, assorted woods, wool, horse hair, raccoon dog hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e UF-BRUSH-E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-made paper-wrapped brush from Hankeido, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool, horse hair and raccoon dog hair blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrites two lines on a han-giri sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits all calligraphy styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor beginners to advanced writers; in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn everyday brush for students and practitioners who write across styles, and a well-chosen gift for anyone starting shodo or returning to it. Pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-f-gift-box\"\u003eUmpei Fude Calligraphy Brush F with Gift Box, Hankeido\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery large single characters: it is sized for two lines on a han-giri sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny kana or letter writing: choose a small writing brush for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone unwilling to rinse and air-dry a brush after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Umpei Fude brushes come from Hankeido, a workshop founded in Kyoto in 1615 and run by the Fujino family ever since. For more than 400 years it has made calligraphy brushes by hand, and it is one of the few workshops still keeping the rare paper-wrapped technique alive: the hair is bound with washi paper using methods that have changed little since the early Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter writing, rinse the bristles under clean running water, gently squeeze out the excess, reshape the tip and let the brush air-dry. Keep the wooden shaft dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many lines does Brush E write on a han-giri sheet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo lines of characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich styles is Brush E good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll calligraphy styles, from regular kaisho to cursive sosho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Brush E made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWool, horse hair and raccoon dog hair wrapped in washi paper, set in a wooden shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Brush E a good first brush?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its strong body makes it suitable for beginners, and it keeps serving advanced writers too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for Brush E?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse under clean running water, squeeze gently, reshape and air-dry; avoid wetting the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich is better for me, Brush E or Brush F? (our advice)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth suit all styles. Brush E writes two lines on han-giri and suits beginners to advanced; Brush F writes one line and suits beginners to intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, stylists and hospitality buyers can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Umpei Fude and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and help sourcing in quantity. Applying takes about three minutes, and our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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Pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-d-gift-box\"\u003eUmpei Fude Calligraphy Brush D with Gift Box, Hankeido\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced specialists who want a brush tuned to one script: Brush D or E may suit better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall kana or letter writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who will not rinse and dry a natural-hair brush after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Umpei Fude brushes come from Hankeido, a workshop founded in Kyoto in 1615 and run by the Fujino family ever since. For more than 400 years it has made calligraphy brushes by hand, and it is one of the few workshops still keeping the rare paper-wrapped technique alive: the hair is bound with washi paper using methods that have changed little since the early Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter writing, rinse the bristles under clean running water, gently squeeze out the excess, reshape the tip and let the brush air-dry. Keep the wooden shaft dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho is Brush F made for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginners and intermediate practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow large does Brush F write?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne line of characters on a han-giri sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich scripts can I write with Brush F?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll calligraphy styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat hair is used in Brush F?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWool, horse hair and raccoon dog hair, wrapped in washi and set in a wooden shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I wash Brush F?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse under clean running water, squeeze gently, reshape and air-dry, keeping the shaft dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Brush F a good gift for a calligraphy student? 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