Oshigata Paper?

[Peter Bleed]

Can anyone suggest a source for pressure sensitive paper that can be used for making oshigata?

Peter

[Ed Harbulak]

Hi Peter,

I purchased pressure sensitive paper from Fred Lohman in the past. You could check his web site or phone him to see if he still stocks it. I wonder if an office supply store might also carry it, so perhaps try Staples. 

[mareo1912]

Hi Peter,

 

ordered some a while ago from Namikawa: http://www.namikawa-ltd.com/product/911  

They also have 10 sheet pieces of approx. DIN A4 size. Quality is fine, also the good sekkaboku ink if you need it. Just inquire for extra wishes, they usually respond within one day.

[Peter Bleed]

Ed and marcoo, Thank you both, Fred Lohman, Dohhh,, of course!

Peter

[Peter Bleed]

So I reached out to Fred. I said hello and asked if the pressure sensitive paper was still to be had. He wrote back swiftly, recalled our friendship from years past, said he DOES have the paper, recommends it, and asked me to mention its availability to this community!,

Fred rules! Buy your stuff from him!

P

[Guido]

Just out of curiosity: does pressure sensitive paper really work for oshigata? I've never seen it used in Japan, and would imagine that a sword needs to have really rough ara-nie for any activities to show on the paper ...

[b.hennick]

Hi Guido:

I have only seen it used for the oshigata of a nakago. it doesn't do a great job. 

[nagamaki - Franco]

Hello,

 

Pressure sensitive paper is useful for spur of the moment times. Otherwise, traditional methods are the way to go.

[Jussi Ekholm]

I'll give another vote to Namikawa. Haven't dealt with them in some years but the few purchases I had from them were good.