{"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. It arrives 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 D, 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 One line of characters on a han-giri (half-cut) sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScripts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainly kaisho (regular) and gyosho (semi-cursive)\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, black horse hair, deer 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-D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper-wrapped (rolled) brush, made by hand at Hankeido in Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack horse hair and deer hair for a firm, springy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrites one line on a han-giri sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for kaisho and gyosho scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalligraphy students practicing regular and semi-cursive script, teachers, and experienced writers who want a reliable brush for bold single-line work. 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. 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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