Tag: sumi
All the articles with the tag "sumi".
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How to Grind Sumi Ink on an Inkstone (and Why Bother)
By K. YamaGrinding your own ink takes ten minutes and changes everything. How to grind a sumi inkstick on a suzuri — and why calligraphers still do it by hand.
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Best Sumi Ink for Beginners (2026): 3 Bottles Compared
By K. YamaA Japanese calligrapher compares the three sumi ink bottles beginners are most likely to buy on Amazon — what each is like to use, and which to start with.
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What Is Sumi Ink? Stick vs Bottle: A Beginner's Guide (2026)
By K. YamaSumi ink covers everything from $4 bottles to $400 inksticks under one name. A practitioner's guide to what sumi actually is and what beginners should buy.
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