The Akashiya Fude Tamayoshi Nishiki No.7 calligraphy brush is a balanced and thoughtfully designed instrument for budding calligraphers and hobbyist practitioners alike. Ideal for school calligraphy, hobby practice, and expressive character writing, the brush combines firm resilience with smooth ink flow, allowing artists to create both sharp, dynamic lines and soft, flowing strokes. Its carefully gathered tip and responsive bristles make it particularly suited to kaisho, standard script and gyōsho, semi cursive styles on hanshi paper.
The brush features a blend of horse hair and goat hair, chosen for optimal ink absorption, tactile responsiveness, and durability. The natural brown bristles provide dependable control, adapting to variations in pressure and movement for confident, expressive writing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size | Bristle 17.5mm diameter x 71 mm length, overall size 22mm diameter x 253 mm length
Brush Shape | Medium pointed
Hardness | Slightly firm
Material | Horse Hair, Goat Hair
Recommended Use | Beginner to intermediate calligraphy, school and hobby practice, 2–4 characters on hanshi paper
Origin | Japan
