{"product_id":"umpei-fude-calligraphy-brush-e-gift-box","title":"Umpei Fude Calligraphy Brush E with Gift Box, Hankeido","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA versatile, hand-made paper-wrapped calligraphy brush from Hankeido in Kyoto (since 1615); Brush E writes two lines on a han-giri sheet in any style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush E is a rolled brush from the Hankeido workshop, which has made Umpei Fude brushes in Kyoto since 1615. 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. All sales are final, so check the size and specifications above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many lines does Brush E write on a han-giri sheet?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Two lines of characters.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which styles is Brush E good for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"All calligraphy styles, from regular kaisho to cursive sosho.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Brush E made of?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Wool, horse hair and raccoon dog hair wrapped in washi paper, set in a wooden shaft.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Brush E a good first brush?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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