Shougetsudo Online Shop 松月堂
伝統的工芸品熊野筆 - 日本画筆・水墨画筆・アニメ筆・刷毛製造
Manufacture of Traditional Japanese Brushes(Kumano-Fude/kumano Brushes), Japanese art painting brushes, ink painting brushes, animation's brushes, and HAKE paint brushes
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Our company has been making KUMANO-FUDE(Japanese traditional brushes), a traditional craft, since 1946 in Kumano-cho, Hiroshima Japan. We manufacture a variety of artist brushes and paint brushes, including brushes for Japanese style painting, ink painting, and animation, as well as brushes used in calligraphy, Sanskrit, and Yuzen dyeing.
Information
2025-8-8: Our office will be closed for the Japanese summer holidays (Obon) from August 9 to August 17, 2025.
During this period, shipping will be available only on August 12 and August 15.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your kind understanding.
2025-5-2: Due to the Golden Week holidays from May 3 to 6, shipments will be available from May 7. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Shopping Guide / ショッピングガイド
Click here for a shopping guide for purchasers outside of Japan.
*If you wish to purchase in Japan, please use the following URL (in Japanese). / 日本国内でご購入される場合は、下記URLのサイト(日本語)をご利用ください。
松月堂ショップ【熊野筆】画筆・刷毛(日本語) https://shop.sgd-fude.net/
You can also purchase the product in Japan at either of the above stores or our store. / なお、上記ショップ及び当ショップどちらのでも日本国内での購入は可能です。
Notes on purchase
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Please note that IOSS is not available in our online store.
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sets-anime-fude (drawing anime) / アニメ筆セット
¥8,800($59.84)
ANIME-FUDE sakuyo https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344552 ANIME-FUDE kasumi https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344553 This is a set of two brushes, one of each of the above. These paintbrushes is a Kumano-Fude, a traditional craft designated by the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Delivered in a Kumano-Fude gift bag. This art brush is for drawing animation background art. It was developed jointly by us and STUDIO GHIBLI. It is an all-purpose brush that can be used for all kinds of drawing. It is also used by professional animators of famous animation production companies. This brush can be used for a variety of purposes, including Japanese-style painting, ink painting, and watercolor painting, as well as animation background art. (CAT:for animation background art) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/categories/4821127
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brush- set Japanese Painting Beginners-minimal / はじめての日本画用筆セット ミニ
¥6,160($41.89)
SOLD OUT
This set will be the basic brushes needed for japanese painting. This set was created for those who are new to japanese painting and are not sure which brush to choose. This set is a minimal mini set. It is intended for smaller sizes. EBAKE 45mm (絵刷毛45mm) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344679 This brush is used to paint the base and background. The brush is used to paint the entire surface. SOKUMYO M(則妙 中) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344591 This brush can be used for both coloring and line drawing. It can be used to draw in dark lines using the outline lines transferred on Japanese paper as a guide. It can also be used for coloring as it contains water well, and its thinness allows you to apply even the smallest of details. ITACHI-MENSO S (イタチ面相 小) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344609 This brush is used for detail writing and finishing. Also used in the first preliminary drawing stage. Japanese painters are also using it. Recommended as a first basic set.
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brush- set Japanese Painting Beginners / はじめての日本画用筆セット
¥9,900($67.32)
This set is the basic brushes needed for japanese painting.。 This set is designed for those who are not sure which brush to choose when painting japanese painting for the first time. With this set, you can paint small and large pictures, so you can enjoy painting for a long time. This brush is also used by Japanese-style painters. EBAKE 60mm(絵刷毛 60mm) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344680 This brush is used to paint the base and background. The brush is used to paint the entire surface. KOTSUGAKI M(骨書 中 ) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344726 この筆は、和紙などに転写されている輪郭線を手掛かりに、濃い線でかいていく。 NYOSUI S(如水 小) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344710 This brush can be used for both coloring and soft line drawing. TOKUSEI-KUMADORI M(特製隈取 中) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344576 This brush is used for blending and gradation with water, not for applying paint. ITACHI-MENSO S (イタチ面相 小面相筆) https://shop.sgd-fude.net/items/42601506 This brush is used for detail writing and finishing. Also used in the first preliminary drawing stage.
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sets-suibokuga-fude-A (ink paintingsumie) / 水墨画筆セット A
¥7,700($52.36)
TOKUSEI-CHORYU S https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344560 TOKUSEI-SAKUYO S https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344566 TOKUSEI-KUMADORI M https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344576 This is a set of three art brushes, one each of the above. Choryu small brushes are mainly used for drawing with sumi ink. The small size is recommended for practicing Suiboku-ga (ink painting), as it is small and easy to handle as a tsuketate brush. Kuma-tori brushes are used for blurring ink and colors. Special sharpening brushes can be used for detailed drawing and coloring. This set includes a complete set of brushes necessary for practicing Suiboku-ga. It can also be used for writing picture letters. For more information on the Choryu, please see the following page. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/search?q=tokusei-choryu ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.CHORYU-S This art brush is recommended for practicing ink painting. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344560 2.SAKUYO-S This art brush is used for drawing lines and coloring. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344566 3.KUMADORI-M This art brush is used for blending ink and color. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344576
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sets-suibokuga-fude-B (ink paintingsumie) / 水墨画筆セット B
¥11,000($74.80)
TOKUSEI-CHORYU M https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344562 TOKUSEI-SAKUYO M https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344567 TOKUSEI-KUMADORI L https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344577 ITACHI-MENSO S https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344609 This is a set of the above 4 products. The Tokushei Choryu brushes are mainly used for ink painting. The medium size is recommended for practicing Suiboku-ga (ink painting), as it is rather small and easy to handle as a tsuketate brush. Kumatori-fude are used for blurring ink and colors. Tokushei-sakuyo-fude can be used for fine drawing and coloring. Menso-fude are used for drawing details of human and animal faces and flowers. For more information on Choryu, please see the following page. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/search?q=tokusei-choryu ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.CHORYU-M This art brush is recommended for practicing ink painting. https://shop.sgd-fude.net/items/42601462 https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344562 2.SAKUYO-M This art brush is used for drawing lines and coloring. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344567 3.KUMADORI-L This art brush is used for blending ink and color. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344577 4.MENSO(Weasel hair)-S This art brush is used for painting details on human and animal faces and flowers. https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344609 This is a set of four art brushes, one each of the above.
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sets-etegami-fude-B (picture letter) / 絵手紙筆セット B
¥7,370($50.12)
ETEGAMI-FUDE-S-white https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344599 ETEGAMI-KUMADORI-S https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344605 TOKUSEI-SAKUYO M https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344567 This is a set of three brushes, one for each of the above. Etegami S brushes have a soft tip and can write flexible lines. Therefore, it is somewhat difficult to control the tip. This brush is for intermediate to advanced users. The Kumatori Brush for Emotegami is a brush for blurring colors. The special shaving brush is for detailed drawing and coloring. For more detailed information about Etegami brushes, please see the following page. https://en.sgd-fude.net/product/gashitsu/etegami-fude/
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sets-etegami-fude-A (picture letter) / 絵手紙筆セット A
¥6,600($44.88)
ETEGAMI-FUDE-H-brown https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344596 ETEGAMI-SAISHIKI https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344604 ITACHI-MENSO M https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344610 This is a set product of three brushes, one of each of the above. The Etegami Color Brush is for applying colors. The Itachi Face Brush is for writing fine lines and small letters. The Etegami Brush H has a harder tip, making it easier to draw lines, and is recommended for beginners. For more information on our Etegami brushes, please see the following page. https://en.sgd-fude.net/product/gashitsu/etegami-fude/
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sets-haiga-fude-A (Haiku picturesumie) / 俳画筆セットA
¥3,740($25.43)
This will be a set for haiga painting. The haiga brushes are for painting suiboku-ga (ink painting) and sumi-ai-ga (ink painting). Menso brushes are for fine writing and small characters. In general, haiga is a simplified painting of haiku (s?ga). It can be painted freely without formalities. HAIGA-FUDE S https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344593 umake-menso-fude The above two brushes are included in the set.
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brush- set Japanese Hand-dyeing (Yuzen) / 手描き染めセット
¥9,350($63.58)
This set is for painting patterns and designs on cloth or fabric using brushes and brushes, as in yuzen dyeing. SOKUMYO M (則妙 中) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344591 The brush can be used to copy a rough sketch, to draw directly, or to paint in as a coloring brush since it contains well. ITACHI-MENSO SS LONG(イタチ面相 細長 面相筆) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344543SASHIBAKE-short handle-slant The ultra-fine, long tip allows you to draw long, thin, beautiful lines. Fine writing and finishing are also possible. SASHIBAKE-short handle-slant(差指刷毛 短柄 片羽) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/search?q=%E7%89%87%E7%BE%BD Lines can also be drawn at the point, and the outline can be filled in or blurred. This brush is also used by professionals. We have a set of 5 basic brushes among many. Many people change brushes for each color. Please try them out first.
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brush- set Japanese Katazome (stensil dyeing) / 型染めセット
¥8,250($56.10)
This set includes brushes and brushes for printing dyes on cloth and paper using stencils. This brush is also used by artisans for Bingata dyeing, kata-yuzen, and tenugui hand towels. Beginners can also enjoy making small items such as bags and coasters easily. There are many processes involved in katazome dyeing, but please enjoy and try it first. ORONPY-MENSO(オロンピー面相 中面相筆) https://shop.sgd-fude.net/items/59671887 The tip is sharp and strong, so it can be used to draw firmly without being defeated by dyes or other sticky paints. SURIKOMIBAKE-black(黒毛スリ込刷毛) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/search?q=SURIKOMIBAKE-black The hair is a little stiff, so it is suitable for thicker materials that need to be penetrated thoroughly. By adjusting the dye, blurring can be expressed. SURIKOMIBAKE-red(赤毛スリ込刷毛) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/search?q=SURIKOMIBAKE-red It is slightly softer than black hair. By adjusting the dye, blurring can be expressed.
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ANIME-FUDE sakuyo (Ghibli,all-purpose) / アニメ用筆 削用
¥4,950($33.66)
This brush is a Kumano-Fude, a traditional craft designated by the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Usage:Animation background art, background painting, line brush, coloring brush, poster color, watercolor Main raw material:High-grade weasel hair, high-grade goat hair, deer hair Full length:218mm Brush head diameter:7.5mm Brush head length:24mm Product Details: This art brush is for drawing animation background art. It was developed jointly by us and STUDIO GHIBLI. It is an all-purpose brush that can be used for all kinds of drawing. It is also used by professional animators of famous animation production companies. Studio Aoshashin, the background art studio for the anime "Osama-Ranking(王様ランキング)," which has been airing on Fuji Television Network's "Noitamina" since October 14, 2021, has been using our brushes. Mr. Yuji Kaneko, the representative of this studio and the art director of this animation, told us that they use this brush a lot for the background art of this animation because of its rounded touch. Osama Ranking "王様ランキング" https://osama-ranking.com Studio Aoshashin "株式会社青写真" http://aoshashin.jp ---- The story behind the development of the animation brush https://en.sgd-fude.net/feature/1484/deve-animefude/ (CAT:ANIME-FUDE) ANIME-FUDE sakuyo https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344552 ANIME-FUDE kasumi https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344553 ANIME-FUDE madoka https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344766
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ANIME-FUDE kasumi (Ghibli,drawing lines) / アニメ用筆 霞
¥4,620($31.42)
This brush is a Kumano-Fude, a traditional craft designated by the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Usage:Animation background art, background painting, line brush, coloring brush, poster color, watercolor Main raw material:High-grade weasel hair, high-grade goat hair, deer hair Full length:222mm Brush head diameter:6mm Brush head length:28mm Product Details:This brush is used for animation background art. This brush has an elastic tip. The tip of the ear is very well organized. This line drawing brush can draw from fine to thick lines. (CAT:ANIME-FUDE) ANIME-FUDE sakuyo https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344552 ANIME-FUDE kasumi https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344553 ANIME-FUDE madoka https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344766 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This art brush is for drawing animation. It was developed jointly by us and STUDIO GHIBLI. It is also used by professional animators of famous animation production companies. use:drawing lines
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ANIME-FUDE madoka (Ghibli,all-purpose) / アニメ用筆 円
¥4,620($31.42)
Usage:Animation, line brush, coloring brush, background painting, poster color, watercolor Main raw material:High-grade weasel, high-grade goat hair, goat tail, deer hair Full length:218mm Brush head diameter:7.5mm Brush head length:24mm Product Details:This brush is used in animation background art. This brush has excellent elasticity and cohesiveness at the tip. This brush can freely draw from fine lines to wide surfaces. ---- ■Product Description This brush was developed based on the "Anime-fude-Sakuyo" with the feature of drawing sharp lines. It can be used to draw fine lines as well as surfaces, just like the past brushes for animation. Please use it according to your style. Please visit the following URL for more information on "The Secret Story of the Development of the Animation Brush". https://en.sgd-fude.net/feature/1484/deve-animefude/ (CAT:ANIME-FUDE) ANIME-FUDE sakuyo https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344552 ANIME-FUDE kasumi https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344553 ANIME-FUDE madoka https://en.sgd-fude.shop/items/69344766 ------------------------------------------------------------------- This art brush is for drawing animation. It was developed jointly by us and STUDIO GHIBLI. It is an all-purpose brush that can be used for all kinds of drawing. It is also used by professional animators of famous animation production companies. use:drawing lines,watercolor painting,for anime,background art
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ANIME-FUDE SAKUYO KOZUE / アニメ用筆 削用 梢
¥2,970($20.20)
Usage:Animation background art, background painting, line brush, coloring brush, poster color, watercolor Main raw material:High-grade weasel hair, high-grade goat hair, deer hair Full length:222mm Brush head diameter:9mm Brush head length:27mm Product Details:This brush is used for animation background art. Versatile Line Brush for Animation Backgrounds – “Kozue” (Saku-yo Fude) A beginner-friendly brush with excellent control and balance This brush is designed to be easy to use even for beginners, with excellent spring and cohesion at the tip, allowing for a full range of strokes—from fine lines to broad fills. The “Animation Brush – Kozue (Saku-yo)” is carefully crafted to have a slightly finer tip than the “Tokusen Animation Brush – Saku-yo”, but slightly thicker than the “Tokusei Animation Brush – En.” With a longer-than-average tip, it is easier to shape and control, making it suitable for both experienced artists and those just starting out in animation background art. ■ Product Description In professional animation background studios, artists often need to complete many paintings in a day. To save time and reduce the number of brushes needed, they often rely on versatile saku-yo brushes (a type of line brush) capable of performing multiple tasks. In response to such needs, we developed the “Tokusen Animation Brush – Saku-yo” in the early 2000s at the request of a major animation studio. At the time, durability was one of the studio’s primary concerns. Traditional saku-yo brushes would wear down in just one to two weeks under heavy daily use. They asked us to create a brush that could last over a month. After repeated improvements, we produced a brush that used a significantly higher amount of weasel hair than standard brushes—enhancing both performance and longevity. The “Animation Brush – Saku-yo Kozue” offers a more cost-effective solution while still ensuring high durability. While it does use weasel hair, we did not simply increase the weasel content to achieve durability. Instead, we blended in other selected hairs to strike the right balance. This brush is ideal for those beginning their journey into background painting, as well as professionals working in high-output studios. With this one brush, you can handle both line work and painting, and thanks to its longer tip and higher hair volume, it's easier to shape the tip into various forms—especially useful for those new to shaping brush heads. ■ For Hobbyists and Light Use If you're painting at your own pace or pursuing background art as a hobby, a standard saku-yo brush may be sufficient. We currently offer six types of saku-yo brushes, two of which—“Saku-yo Brush – Kanade” and “Tokusei Saku-yo Brush”—are available in our online shop. While these may not match the durability or versatility of the “Tokusen Animation Brush – Saku-yo” (due to differences in tip volume and shaping range), hobbyists or light users can easily compensate by selecting the right brush for what they want to paint. Notably, even professional background artists use the “Tokusei Saku-yo Brush” in production. All of our animation brushes and tools are tested using New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (Muse) and poster colors (Nicker), both widely used in the animation industry. Our brushes are handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town known as Japan’s center of traditional brush-making. Each brush is made with care by artisans who carry forward generations of skill and respect for Japan’s cultural heritage.
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ANIME-FUDE-double SAKUYO KOBUSHI / アニメ用筆 二倍削用 拳
¥5,060($34.41)
Usage:Animation background art, background painting, line brush, coloring brush, poster color, watercolor Main raw material:High-grade weasel hair, high-grade goat hair, deer hair Full length:227mm Brush head diameter:11mm Brush head length:34mm Product Details:This brush is used for animation background art. This is a line-drawing brush for hand-drawn animation background art. "Animation Brush – Double-Kezuriyō Kobushi" features a bristle volume twice that of our "Special Selection Animation Brush Kezuriyō." ■ Product Description This brush offers excellent spring and cohesion at the tip, allowing for effortless transitions from fine lines to broad strokes. It is a larger version of the standard Kezuriyō animation brush. Despite its size, it is still capable of drawing delicate lines. Our animation brushes and hake brushes are tested and developed using the New TMK Poster Thick Paper by Muse and Poster Colors by Nicker, both commonly used in animation background art production. All of our brushes are crafted with care by our artisans in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture—renowned as the “town of brushes”—where brush-making techniques have been passed down for generations. While valuing Japan’s traditional culture, each brush is handmade with precision and dedication.
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ANIME-FUDE-triple SAKUYO KOBUSHI / アニメ用筆 三倍削用 拳
¥7,480($50.86)
Usage:Animation background art, background painting, line brush, coloring brush, poster color, watercolor Main raw material:High-grade weasel hair, high-grade goat hair, deer hair Full length:233mm Brush head diameter:1mm Brush head length:3mm Product Details:This brush is used for animation background art. This is a line-drawing brush for hand-drawn animation background art. "Animation Brush – Triple Kezuriyō Kobushi" features a bristle volume three times greater than that of our "Special Selection Animation Brush Kezuriyō." ■ Product Description With outstanding spring and cohesion at the tip, this brush allows you to draw everything from delicate lines to broad areas with ease. It is a larger version of the standard Kezuriyō animation brush. Despite its size, it is still capable of producing fine, precise lines. Our animation brushes and hake brushes are tested and developed using materials commonly used in background art production for animation: New TMK Poster Extra Thick Paper by Muse and Poster Colors by Nicker. These brushes are carefully handcrafted by our artisans in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture—famous as Japan’s “brush capital.” We carry on the traditional techniques passed down through generations while honoring Japanese cultural heritage. Each brush is meticulously made, one by one, with dedication and skill.
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TOKUSEI-ANIME-HIRAFUDE No,5 / 特製 アニメ用平筆 5号
¥2,310($15.71)
Usage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:252mm Brush head Width:13mm Brush head length:24mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TSpecial Flat Brush for Hand-Drawn Animation Background Art This specially made flat brush is designed for hand-painted backgrounds in animation. It is ideal not only for base coating and line work in animation background painting, but also for Nihonga (Japanese painting), graphic design, and poster work. The brush features a thick, well-structured tip that holds a large amount of paint, allowing for broad coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous volume, it also excels at lifting color (such as creating highlights or wiping away paint to reveal the paper base when painting clouds). Compared to the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue” of the same size, this Special Animation Flat Brush contains more goat hair, giving the tip extra volume. However, it is made using carefully selected, slightly slender and resilient high-quality goat hair (from the tail of mountain goats), allowing the brush tip to close neatly for precise line work as well. If you're looking for a standard flat brush with balanced thickness and firmness, we recommend the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue.” However, this Special Animation Flat Brush is especially suitable for animation background studios seeking efficiency in large-scale base coating work. All of our animation brushes and tools are tested using materials commonly used in professional background art: the “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker. Our products are handcrafted by artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned for its brush-making tradition. Each brush is carefully made using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, preserving the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and culture.
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TOKUSEI-ANIME-HIRAFUDE No,6 / 特製 アニメ用平筆 6号
¥2,860($19.45)
sage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:255mm Brush head Width:16mm Brush head length:25mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TSpecial Flat Brush for Hand-Drawn Animation Background Art This specially made flat brush is designed for hand-painted backgrounds in animation. It is ideal not only for base coating and line work in animation background painting, but also for Nihonga (Japanese painting), graphic design, and poster work. The brush features a thick, well-structured tip that holds a large amount of paint, allowing for broad coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous volume, it also excels at lifting color (such as creating highlights or wiping away paint to reveal the paper base when painting clouds). Compared to the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue” of the same size, this Special Animation Flat Brush contains more goat hair, giving the tip extra volume. However, it is made using carefully selected, slightly slender and resilient high-quality goat hair (from the tail of mountain goats), allowing the brush tip to close neatly for precise line work as well. If you're looking for a standard flat brush with balanced thickness and firmness, we recommend the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue.” However, this Special Animation Flat Brush is especially suitable for animation background studios seeking efficiency in large-scale base coating work. All of our animation brushes and tools are tested using materials commonly used in professional background art: the “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker. Our products are handcrafted by artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned for its brush-making tradition. Each brush is carefully made using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, preserving the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and culture.
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TOKUSEI-ANIME-HIRAFUDE No,7 / 特製 アニメ用平筆 7号
¥3,520($23.94)
Usage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:260mm Brush head Width:19mm Brush head length:27mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TSpecial Flat Brush for Hand-Drawn Animation Background Art This specially made flat brush is designed for hand-painted backgrounds in animation. It is ideal not only for base coating and line work in animation background painting, but also for Nihonga (Japanese painting), graphic design, and poster work. The brush features a thick, well-structured tip that holds a large amount of paint, allowing for broad coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous volume, it also excels at lifting color (such as creating highlights or wiping away paint to reveal the paper base when painting clouds). Compared to the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue” of the same size, this Special Animation Flat Brush contains more goat hair, giving the tip extra volume. However, it is made using carefully selected, slightly slender and resilient high-quality goat hair (from the tail of mountain goats), allowing the brush tip to close neatly for precise line work as well. If you're looking for a standard flat brush with balanced thickness and firmness, we recommend the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue.” However, this Special Animation Flat Brush is especially suitable for animation background studios seeking efficiency in large-scale base coating work. All of our animation brushes and tools are tested using materials commonly used in professional background art: the “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker. Our products are handcrafted by artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned for its brush-making tradition. Each brush is carefully made using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, preserving the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and culture.
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ANIME-HIRAFUDE KOZUE No,8 / アニメ用平筆 梢 8号
¥2,750($18.70)
Usage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:262mm Brush head Width:22mm Brush head length:27mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TAnimation Flat Brush “Kozue” – For Hand-Drawn Background Art This flat brush is specially designed for hand-drawn animation backgrounds. It is ideal not only for base coating and outlining in animation background work, but also for use in Nihonga (Japanese painting), design, and poster production. The “Animation Flat Brush – Kozue” is made with a thicker brush head than standard design flat brushes, allowing it to hold more paint and deliver solid coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous tip volume, it also performs well for paint-lifting techniques (such as wiping off paint to expose the paper surface when creating clouds or highlights). Despite its volume, the tip closes cleanly, making it perfectly suitable for line work as well. The sharply tapered tip makes it particularly effective for painting structures, edges, and surfaces—an excellent choice for background artists who prefer flat brushes for detailed rendering instead of round (senbyō) brushes. If you’re seeking a flat brush with even greater paint capacity for large-scale base coating, we recommend our “Special Animation Flat Brush”, which offers even more volume than this Kozue model and is designed for efficient work in busy background art studios. All of our animation brushes are tested using materials commonly employed in professional background art production: New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (by Muse) and poster colors (by Nicker). Our brushes are handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town known as Japan’s brush-making capital. Each brush is carefully made by skilled artisans who carry on traditional techniques, with deep respect for Japanese culture and craftsmans
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TOKUSEI-ANIME-HIRAFUDE No,8 / 特製 アニメ用平筆 8号
¥3,960($26.93)
Usage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:263mm Brush head Width:21mm Brush head length:28mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TSpecial Flat Brush for Hand-Drawn Animation Background Art This specially made flat brush is designed for hand-painted backgrounds in animation. It is ideal not only for base coating and line work in animation background painting, but also for Nihonga (Japanese painting), graphic design, and poster work. The brush features a thick, well-structured tip that holds a large amount of paint, allowing for broad coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous volume, it also excels at lifting color (such as creating highlights or wiping away paint to reveal the paper base when painting clouds). Compared to the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue” of the same size, this Special Animation Flat Brush contains more goat hair, giving the tip extra volume. However, it is made using carefully selected, slightly slender and resilient high-quality goat hair (from the tail of mountain goats), allowing the brush tip to close neatly for precise line work as well. If you're looking for a standard flat brush with balanced thickness and firmness, we recommend the “Animation Flat Brush - Kozue.” However, this Special Animation Flat Brush is especially suitable for animation background studios seeking efficiency in large-scale base coating work. All of our animation brushes and tools are tested using materials commonly used in professional background art: the “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker. Our products are handcrafted by artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned for its brush-making tradition. Each brush is carefully made using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, preserving the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and culture.
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ANIME-HIRAFUDE KOZUE No,5 / アニメ用平筆 梢 5号
¥1,540($10.47)
Usage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:250mm Brush head Width:13mm Brush head length:25mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TAnimation Flat Brush “Kozue” – For Hand-Drawn Background Art This flat brush is specially designed for hand-drawn animation backgrounds. It is ideal not only for base coating and outlining in animation background work, but also for use in Nihonga (Japanese painting), design, and poster production. The “Animation Flat Brush – Kozue” is made with a thicker brush head than standard design flat brushes, allowing it to hold more paint and deliver solid coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous tip volume, it also performs well for paint-lifting techniques (such as wiping off paint to expose the paper surface when creating clouds or highlights). Despite its volume, the tip closes cleanly, making it perfectly suitable for line work as well. The sharply tapered tip makes it particularly effective for painting structures, edges, and surfaces—an excellent choice for background artists who prefer flat brushes for detailed rendering instead of round (senbyō) brushes. If you’re seeking a flat brush with even greater paint capacity for large-scale base coating, we recommend our “Special Animation Flat Brush”, which offers even more volume than this Kozue model and is designed for efficient work in busy background art studios. All of our animation brushes are tested using materials commonly employed in professional background art production: New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (by Muse) and poster colors (by Nicker). Our brushes are handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town known as Japan’s brush-making capital. Each brush is carefully made by skilled artisans who carry on traditional techniques, with deep respect for Japanese culture and craftsmans
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ANIME-HIRAFUDE KOZUE No,6 / アニメ用平筆 梢 6号
¥1,870($12.72)
Usage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:257mm Brush head Width:15mm Brush head length:25mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TAnimation Flat Brush “Kozue” – For Hand-Drawn Background Art This flat brush is specially designed for hand-drawn animation backgrounds. It is ideal not only for base coating and outlining in animation background work, but also for use in Nihonga (Japanese painting), design, and poster production. The “Animation Flat Brush – Kozue” is made with a thicker brush head than standard design flat brushes, allowing it to hold more paint and deliver solid coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous tip volume, it also performs well for paint-lifting techniques (such as wiping off paint to expose the paper surface when creating clouds or highlights). Despite its volume, the tip closes cleanly, making it perfectly suitable for line work as well. The sharply tapered tip makes it particularly effective for painting structures, edges, and surfaces—an excellent choice for background artists who prefer flat brushes for detailed rendering instead of round (senbyō) brushes. If you’re seeking a flat brush with even greater paint capacity for large-scale base coating, we recommend our “Special Animation Flat Brush”, which offers even more volume than this Kozue model and is designed for efficient work in busy background art studios. All of our animation brushes are tested using materials commonly employed in professional background art production: New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (by Muse) and poster colors (by Nicker). Our brushes are handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town known as Japan’s brush-making capital. Each brush is carefully made by skilled artisans who carry on traditional techniques, with deep respect for Japanese culture and craftsmans
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ANIME-HIRAFUDE KOZUE No,7 / アニメ用平筆 梢 7号
¥2,310($15.71)
Usage:Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material:highest grade goat's tail Full length:257mm Brush head Width:20mm Brush head length:25mm Product Details:Designed for writing animated backgrounds TAnimation Flat Brush “Kozue” – For Hand-Drawn Background Art This flat brush is specially designed for hand-drawn animation backgrounds. It is ideal not only for base coating and outlining in animation background work, but also for use in Nihonga (Japanese painting), design, and poster production. The “Animation Flat Brush – Kozue” is made with a thicker brush head than standard design flat brushes, allowing it to hold more paint and deliver solid coverage with a single stroke. Thanks to its generous tip volume, it also performs well for paint-lifting techniques (such as wiping off paint to expose the paper surface when creating clouds or highlights). Despite its volume, the tip closes cleanly, making it perfectly suitable for line work as well. The sharply tapered tip makes it particularly effective for painting structures, edges, and surfaces—an excellent choice for background artists who prefer flat brushes for detailed rendering instead of round (senbyō) brushes. If you’re seeking a flat brush with even greater paint capacity for large-scale base coating, we recommend our “Special Animation Flat Brush”, which offers even more volume than this Kozue model and is designed for efficient work in busy background art studios. All of our animation brushes are tested using materials commonly employed in professional background art production: New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (by Muse) and poster colors (by Nicker). Our brushes are handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town known as Japan’s brush-making capital. Each brush is carefully made by skilled artisans who carry on traditional techniques, with deep respect for Japanese culture and craftsmans
Shougetsudo manufactures a variety of art brushes and paint brushes(HAKE) for Japanese-style painting, ink painting, and animation. If you are interested in brushes not available in our official online store or would like more information, please visit our main website.