description Yasutomo Inkstone (Suzuri) Overview
Yasutomo Inkstone (Suzuri) is a Japanese grinding stone sold by Yasutomo & Co. used in East Asian calligraphy to grind solid sumi ink sticks with water, a practice central to traditional shodo brush writing.
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How do I use a Yasutomo Suzuri inkstone?
Place a small amount of water on the grinding surface and rub a solid sumi ink stick across it until the liquid becomes dark. The resulting ink collects in the stone's small well and can then be loaded onto a shodo brush.
What is the sloped well on a Suzuri stone for?
The sloped indentation guides the freshly ground sumi ink into a reservoir at one end of the stone. Yasutomo describes the Suzuri as a flat grinding stone with a small well for liquid ink.
How should I clean and store a Yasutomo Suzuri?
Rinse the stone with water after each use and gently clean it with your fingers. Do not leave the wet ink stick on the surface, because it can adhere to the stone and damage it. [Yasutomo](https://yasutomo.com/product-category/sumi-ink/natural-suzuri-stone/)
What size is a Yasutomo Suzuri inkstone?
Yasutomo sells several sizes, including the S147 at 5 1/2 by 3 inches and the S165 at 5 by 2 1/2 inches. The exact dimensions depend on the model number printed on the catalog item.
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