Yasutomo / Bamboo Calligraphy Brush (CC3)

These popular fine brushes are made with coarse, stiff natural and synthetic hairs which give a crisp touch. The stiff core is well suited to calligraphy or sketching, or when you want to have a bit of “spring” to the brush. Each brush has a loop for hanging. Unlike watercolor, oil and most other paintbrushes, sumi brushes are composed of two separate parts. The central core, which determines the height and basic function of the brush, is made of relatively stiff hairs gathered to form a tapered point. The outer wrapping consists of softer hairs which are selected for their greater water-holding capacity and for facilitating smooth strokes. The hairs of the inner core and of the outer wrapping are the same length and come to a point when dipped into water. The hair structure ensures smooth maneuverability and dynamic strokes whether light or heavy pressure is applied Brush head: 5/16” x 1 3/8″ Brush length: 9 1/4” ------ Yasutomo & Co. was established in 1954 by Ben Yasutomo in San Francisco with the goal to bring stationery and artist materials from Japan to the U.S. and to distribute American candy and snack food products to Japan. As time went on, the demand for artist materials such as Rice Paper, Japanese sumi-e items, and craft products like origami paper began to increase.  Japanese manufacturers started producing Western art materials, such as pens and markers, to distribute in Japan as well as internationally. In the 1960s, Yasutomo introduced the Pentel Sign Pen to the American market. The world’s first fiber-tipped pen was well received and was even used by then President Lyndon B. Johnson in the White House.