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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Created in response to a request from a professional creator. The brush does not directly apply the paint, but can lightly stroke the painted area with the tip of the brush to blur the border between the colours. It is useful for creating gradations as it can blur even the smallest details. Our company repeated the test many times and created this "Specially Selected Flat Brush for Animation - Tan　No. 8". This product is a luxurious gem, infused with meticulous manual craftsmanship. It is recommended for professional creators in painting and animation production, as well as hobbyists and students who draw animation backgrounds. Main raw material:goat hair Full length：265mm Brush head Width：21mm Brush head length：26mm Product Details：Designed for writing animated backgrounds. Beautiful gradients can be drawn In addition to animation backgrounds, it is suitable for watercolour painting, Japanese painting, hobby and POP design. (CAT:Anime-fude ) https://en.sgd-fude.shop/search?q=Anime-fude

Usage：Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material： Full length：25mm Brush head Width：12mm Brush head length：2mm Product Details：Designed for writing animated backgrounds sougen – Flat Brush for Grass and Blending Developed Specifically for Painting Grass in Animation Backgrounds We created this specialized brush for painting grass in response to background artists' challenges with achieving the natural randomness of scattered brush tips. Many artists told us how difficult it is to control brush tips to create the irregular, scattered strokes needed for painting grass. That’s why we set out to design a brush that makes this easier—while also being suitable for blending and gradients, much like a Kara brush. The result is the Animation Flat Brush – Tomorrow’s Grassland. With its wide brush head, it is ideal for quickly painting large areas of grass. At the same time, its shape makes it useful for blending smaller sections and creating smooth transitions. The tip is designed to naturally form jagged edges, helping to create organic grass strokes with ease. Its 30mm-long hair allows the brush to spread open, enabling artists to vary their brush patterns depending on how it is manipulated—offering great flexibility and control. Besides grass painting and spot blending, this brush can also be used to create soft, cloudy textures or subtle atmospheric effects. We designed this tool with the hope that it would bring more enjoyment to background artists—making the process of painting scenery even more rewarding. All of our animation brushes are tested using materials widely adopted in the animation industry, including New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (by Muse) and poster colors (by Nicker). Each brush is handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town celebrated as Japan’s brush-making capital. Our artisans continue to uphold time-honored techniques, crafting each brush with care and respect for Japan’s artistic heritage.

Usage：Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material： Full length：223mm Brush head Width：6mm Brush head length：28mm Product Details：Designed for writing animated backgrounds Brush for Grass Painting and Spot Blending – Developed for Background Art In response to requests from background artists, we began developing a new brush specifically designed for painting grass. At the same time, we aimed to make it suitable for spot blending and gradient work, similar to how a Kara brush is used. This brush was carefully designed so that the tip naturally forms jagged edges, making it easier to express grass textures. Its long 30mm hair length allows the brush tip to spread wide, enabling a variety of grass patterns depending on how it's opened and used. Beyond painting grass and spot blending, this brush is also excellent for creating soft, cloudy effects and other atmospheric touches. We hope this brush will make background painting in animation not only easier—but more enjoyable. All of our animation brushes and tools are tested using materials commonly employed in professional background production, including New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (Muse) and poster colors (Nicker). Our products are handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned for its brush-making tradition. Each brush is made by skilled artisans who carry on time-honored techniques, all while respecting the beauty of Japanese cultural heritage.

Usage：Animation Background Art,Design,Watercolor Painting,Text depiction Main raw material： Full length：237mm Brush head Width：4mm Brush head length：18mm Product Details：Designed for writing animated backgrounds Flat Brush Specially Designed for Painting Windows in Animation Backgrounds We developed this window-painting-specific brush in response to a request from an art director who wanted a brush that would be easier for beginners to use. In traditional animation background painting, shaping the brush tip precisely to match what you want to paint—especially windows—requires skill and experience. This brush was designed to simplify that process. One of its key features is that it allows the artist to freely adjust the tip width between approximately 1mm and 5mm, all with a single brush. What’s more, once shaped, the tip holds its width stably during use, so the line thickness doesn’t unintentionally change while painting. The brush has an unusually long hair length for a fine brush—18mm—which allows it to hold a generous amount of paint. As a result, it reduces the risk of running out of pigment midway when painting wide window frames or long lines. Despite being a Size 2 brush, it holds a significant volume of paint, making it suitable even for detailed filling and precision work. We recommend trying it before window painting becomes your least favorite task! All of our brushes and tools for animation are developed and tested using materials commonly used in professional background art production, including New TMK Poster Extra Thick paper (Muse) and poster colors (Nicker). These brushes are handcrafted in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned as the heart of Japanese brush-making. Each brush is carefully made by our artisans, preserving traditional techniques while honoring the cultural legacy of Japanese craftsmanship.

Main material: deer hair Total length: 295mm Brush head width: 30mm Brush head length: 24mm Description: Used for blurring large surfaces such as backgrounds in animation background art, Japanese and ink paintings. This Kara brush is designed specifically for hand-painted animation backgrounds. It is used after applying color to water-stretched paper, for purposes such as blending colors, smoothing uneven paint application, and softening the edges of gradients. The brush uses deer hair, and the moderate spacing between the hairs at the tip makes it especially suitable for producing visible brush textures when blending. Unlike traditional Japanese Kara brushes, which typically use very stiff deer hair all the way to the tip, this brush is made with slightly softer and smoother deer hair at the tip. This ensures it glides gently over the paper surface without catching or damaging delicate textures. Deer hair is characterized by thick strands that taper to fine tips, naturally creating gaps between the hairs. This structure makes it easy to leave intentional brush marks. As you use the brush, the tip may gradually become damp. However, with this Kara brush, simply rubbing the tip lightly with a towel will dry it quickly. It's highly recommended for background artists in animation who seek both expressive control and efficient workflow, such as when depicting metallic textures or surface finishes. Of course, it can also be used in Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). Compared to harder-tipped deer hair Kara brushes, this one leaves softer brush marks, making it ideal for use on delicate or coarse-textured washi paper where you want to avoid damaging the fibers. Please note: this brush is used dry, without absorbing water. (Caution: do not soak the brush in water.) Because deer hair is hollow at the center, soaking or leaving it wet can cause moisture to enter and lead to root rot. If dark pigments remain on the tip, you may briefly dip only the tip into water to rinse it. Afterward, rub it with a towel and it will dry quickly. All of our brushes and tools for animation are tested using “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker—both commonly used in animation background art. Our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned as the heart of traditional Japanese brush-making. We take pride in preserving Japanese cultural heritage, and every brush is carefully made with devotion and craftsmanship.

Main material: deer hair Total length: 295mm Brush head width: 45mm Brush head length: 24mm Description: Used for blurring large surfaces such as backgrounds in animation background art, Japanese and ink paintings. This Kara brush is designed specifically for hand-painted animation backgrounds. It is used after applying color to water-stretched paper, for purposes such as blending colors, smoothing uneven paint application, and softening the edges of gradients. The brush uses deer hair, and the moderate spacing between the hairs at the tip makes it especially suitable for producing visible brush textures when blending. Unlike traditional Japanese Kara brushes, which typically use very stiff deer hair all the way to the tip, this brush is made with slightly softer and smoother deer hair at the tip. This ensures it glides gently over the paper surface without catching or damaging delicate textures. Deer hair is characterized by thick strands that taper to fine tips, naturally creating gaps between the hairs. This structure makes it easy to leave intentional brush marks. As you use the brush, the tip may gradually become damp. However, with this Kara brush, simply rubbing the tip lightly with a towel will dry it quickly. It's highly recommended for background artists in animation who seek both expressive control and efficient workflow, such as when depicting metallic textures or surface finishes. Of course, it can also be used in Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). Compared to harder-tipped deer hair Kara brushes, this one leaves softer brush marks, making it ideal for use on delicate or coarse-textured washi paper where you want to avoid damaging the fibers. Please note: this brush is used dry, without absorbing water. (Caution: do not soak the brush in water.) Because deer hair is hollow at the center, soaking or leaving it wet can cause moisture to enter and lead to root rot. If dark pigments remain on the tip, you may briefly dip only the tip into water to rinse it. Afterward, rub it with a towel and it will dry quickly. All of our brushes and tools for animation are tested using “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker—both commonly used in animation background art. Our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned as the heart of traditional Japanese brush-making. We take pride in preserving Japanese cultural heritage, and every brush is carefully made with devotion and craftsmanship.

Main material: deer hair Total length: 295mm Brush head width: 60mm Brush head length: 24mm Description: Used for blurring large surfaces such as backgrounds in animation background art, Japanese and ink paintings. This Kara brush is designed specifically for hand-painted animation backgrounds. It is used after applying color to water-stretched paper, for purposes such as blending colors, smoothing uneven paint application, and softening the edges of gradients. The brush uses deer hair, and the moderate spacing between the hairs at the tip makes it especially suitable for producing visible brush textures when blending. Unlike traditional Japanese Kara brushes, which typically use very stiff deer hair all the way to the tip, this brush is made with slightly softer and smoother deer hair at the tip. This ensures it glides gently over the paper surface without catching or damaging delicate textures. Deer hair is characterized by thick strands that taper to fine tips, naturally creating gaps between the hairs. This structure makes it easy to leave intentional brush marks. As you use the brush, the tip may gradually become damp. However, with this Kara brush, simply rubbing the tip lightly with a towel will dry it quickly. It's highly recommended for background artists in animation who seek both expressive control and efficient workflow, such as when depicting metallic textures or surface finishes. Of course, it can also be used in Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). Compared to harder-tipped deer hair Kara brushes, this one leaves softer brush marks, making it ideal for use on delicate or coarse-textured washi paper where you want to avoid damaging the fibers. Please note: this brush is used dry, without absorbing water. (Caution: do not soak the brush in water.) Because deer hair is hollow at the center, soaking or leaving it wet can cause moisture to enter and lead to root rot. If dark pigments remain on the tip, you may briefly dip only the tip into water to rinse it. Afterward, rub it with a towel and it will dry quickly. All of our brushes and tools for animation are tested using “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker—both commonly used in animation background art. Our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned as the heart of traditional Japanese brush-making. We take pride in preserving Japanese cultural heritage, and every brush is carefully made with devotion and craftsmanship.

Main material: deer hair Total length: 300mm Brush head width: 75mm Brush head length: 27mm Description: Used for blurring large surfaces such as backgrounds in animation background art, Japanese and ink paintings. This Kara brush is designed specifically for hand-painted animation backgrounds. It is used after applying color to water-stretched paper, for purposes such as blending colors, smoothing uneven paint application, and softening the edges of gradients. The brush uses deer hair, and the moderate spacing between the hairs at the tip makes it especially suitable for producing visible brush textures when blending. Unlike traditional Japanese Kara brushes, which typically use very stiff deer hair all the way to the tip, this brush is made with slightly softer and smoother deer hair at the tip. This ensures it glides gently over the paper surface without catching or damaging delicate textures. Deer hair is characterized by thick strands that taper to fine tips, naturally creating gaps between the hairs. This structure makes it easy to leave intentional brush marks. As you use the brush, the tip may gradually become damp. However, with this Kara brush, simply rubbing the tip lightly with a towel will dry it quickly. It's highly recommended for background artists in animation who seek both expressive control and efficient workflow, such as when depicting metallic textures or surface finishes. Of course, it can also be used in Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). Compared to harder-tipped deer hair Kara brushes, this one leaves softer brush marks, making it ideal for use on delicate or coarse-textured washi paper where you want to avoid damaging the fibers. Please note: this brush is used dry, without absorbing water. (Caution: do not soak the brush in water.) Because deer hair is hollow at the center, soaking or leaving it wet can cause moisture to enter and lead to root rot. If dark pigments remain on the tip, you may briefly dip only the tip into water to rinse it. Afterward, rub it with a towel and it will dry quickly. All of our brushes and tools for animation are tested using “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker—both commonly used in animation background art. Our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned as the heart of traditional Japanese brush-making. We take pride in preserving Japanese cultural heritage, and every brush is carefully made with devotion and craftsmanship.

Main material: deer hair Total length: 302mm Brush head width: 90mm Brush head length: 28mm Description: Used for blurring large surfaces such as backgrounds in animation background art, Japanese and ink paintings. This Kara brush is designed specifically for hand-painted animation backgrounds. It is used after applying color to water-stretched paper, for purposes such as blending colors, smoothing uneven paint application, and softening the edges of gradients. The brush uses deer hair, and the moderate spacing between the hairs at the tip makes it especially suitable for producing visible brush textures when blending. Unlike traditional Japanese Kara brushes, which typically use very stiff deer hair all the way to the tip, this brush is made with slightly softer and smoother deer hair at the tip. This ensures it glides gently over the paper surface without catching or damaging delicate textures. Deer hair is characterized by thick strands that taper to fine tips, naturally creating gaps between the hairs. This structure makes it easy to leave intentional brush marks. As you use the brush, the tip may gradually become damp. However, with this Kara brush, simply rubbing the tip lightly with a towel will dry it quickly. It's highly recommended for background artists in animation who seek both expressive control and efficient workflow, such as when depicting metallic textures or surface finishes. Of course, it can also be used in Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). Compared to harder-tipped deer hair Kara brushes, this one leaves softer brush marks, making it ideal for use on delicate or coarse-textured washi paper where you want to avoid damaging the fibers. Please note: this brush is used dry, without absorbing water. (Caution: do not soak the brush in water.) Because deer hair is hollow at the center, soaking or leaving it wet can cause moisture to enter and lead to root rot. If dark pigments remain on the tip, you may briefly dip only the tip into water to rinse it. Afterward, rub it with a towel and it will dry quickly. All of our brushes and tools for animation are tested using “New TMK Poster Extra Thick” paper by Muse and poster colors by Nicker—both commonly used in animation background art. Our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kumano, Hiroshima, a town renowned as the heart of traditional Japanese brush-making. We take pride in preserving Japanese cultural heritage, and every brush is carefully made with devotion and craftsmanship.