竹筆（小）　Bamboo Brush (Small)

竹の先を細かく裂いて作られた筆です。一味違う書き味です。
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
小　6.5㎝
なんですが、4枚目の写真を見ると実際に使える穂の長さは6センチ無いですかね。
左の写真は中サイズになります。

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 unique brush is made by finely splitting the tip of a bamboo shaft, offering a writing experience unlike conventional brushes.
Although the officially stated bristle length is 6.5 cm, as seen in the fourth photo, the usable length appears to be slightly less than 6 cm. (The brush on the left in the comparison photo is the medium size.)

This is a glue-set bamboo brush, so some preparation is required before first use.
Soak the tip gently in hot water (about 50–60°C) and lightly massage it to dissolve the glue. Please avoid rough handling, as bamboo brushes are considered consumables like small calligraphy brushes.
If you prefer a softer texture, slightly raising the water temperature will help — the hotter the water, the softer the brush becomes.

With its distinct split-tip construction, this brush allows for expressive variation depending on how you use the tip and belly. We encourage you to give it a try and explore its unique potential!