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#8 in Calligraphy Sets

Kuretake Calligraphy Starter Set

Name: Kuretake Calligraphy Starter Set
Brand: Kuretake
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

Kuretake

$14.00 – $22.00

Japanese calligraphy starter set with 3 brush pens in different tip sizes for both Western and Japanese calligraphy styles. Features Kuretake's renowned Sumi ink formulation that dries waterproof and archival on most papers.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.9

User Sentiment

7.9

Value Score

9.3

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.3

Community

8.1

Availability

8.9

Pros

Waterproof Sumi ink formulation
Waterproof Sumi ink formulation
3 tip sizes for versatility
3 tip sizes for versatility
Suitable for Eastern and Western styles
Suitable for Eastern and Western styles

Cons

Only 3 pens in the set
Only 3 pens in the set
Refill cartridges can be hard to find locally
Refill cartridges can be hard to find locally

Don't buy this if…

Sumi ink is permanent once dry and will stain clothing, skin, and unfinished wood surfaces.
Sumi ink is permanent once dry and will stain clothing, skin, and unfinished wood surfaces.