竹筆（大）　Bamboo Brush (Large)

節まで頑張ればほぐせるということで
公称の穂の長さが
大　10㎝
なんですが、節までの長さなので実際に使える長さはもっと短いかと思います。
2枚目の写真の左から２番目になります。

こちら、糊付けの竹筆でして、最初の扱い方も載せておきます。
まず、50〜60℃のお湯で軽く揉むぐらいで糊を落とす、この際、竹筆は小筆のように消耗品ですので、あまり激しく扱わず、落とす程度でお願いします。
さらにこの時の温度が高いと少し柔らかくなるので、そちらの方がよろしい時は温度で調整してください。温めるほど柔らかくなるそうです。

先と腹を使うとまた別の表現になる竹筆をぜひお試しください！

This large bamboo brush is crafted by finely splitting the tip of a thick bamboo shaft, delivering a bold and textured writing experience.
The official bristle length is listed as 10 cm, but this includes the portion up to the bamboo node. The actual usable length is somewhat shorter. (For reference, the brush is the second from the left in the second photo.)

Like other sizes, this is a glue-set bamboo brush and requires a bit of preparation before first use:
Soak the tip in hot water (around 50–60°C) and gently rub it to remove the glue. Please handle it carefully — bamboo brushes are consumables, much like small calligraphy brushes.
If a softer feel is desired, slightly increasing the water temperature will help soften the bristles.

By using both the tip and the belly of the brush, you can explore a range of expressive styles. We highly recommend giving this bamboo brush a try if you’re looking to expand your calligraphy tools with something bold and unique.