Kuretake Ungetsu-ken “Suisen” Ink Well — White

Kuretake Ungetsu-ken “Suisen” Ink Well — White

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Kuretake Ungetsu-ken “Suisen” Ink Well — White
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Kuretake Ungetsu-ken “Suisen” Ink Well — White

Kuretake Ungetsu-ken “Suisen” Ink Well — White

The Kuretake Ungetsu-ken “Suisen” (Daffodil) is a compact round ink well that does three jobs on a calligraphy or painting desk: an ink pond for liquid sumi, a brush washer, and a brush rest. The lid doubles as a small plum-blossom mixing dish — and the white version makes it easy to see true colour when you are working with paint.
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Packaging: 

We know art supplies are fragile. All professional pair and boards are shipped in reinforced rigid flat mailers. No tubes, no folds, no crushed corners. 


Order Processing Times: 

Orders are processed within 1–2 business days - we always aim to dispatch all “in-Stock’ items within 24 hours..

Note: Orders placed after 2 PM GMT on Fridays will be processed the following Monday.

Domestic Shipping (UK):

Standard (2–4 days): £3.50 (Free for The Illustrator & Studio Master tiers).

Priority (1–2 days): £4.50 (Free for Studio Master tier)

International Shipping: 

We ship globally. Costs are calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. Please note that customers are responsible for any local customs duties or taxes.

Order Tracking: 

You will receive a tracking link via email the moment your tools leave our studio. 
Returns

30-Day Change of Mind: 

We offer a 30-day return window (exceeding the UK legal minimum of 14 days). Items must be unused, in original packaging, and in "as-new" condition.

Faulty Goods: 

In the rare event of a defect, you are entitled to a full refund or replacement within 30 days. We will cover all return shipping costs for faulty items.

Defective Nibs: 

Occasionally, a pen may arrive dry or a nib maybe scratchy. Contact us within 7 days of purchase with a photo/video of the issue and we will send a replacement immediately.

Exclusions:

Due to the nature of the product, unless faulty we cannot accept returns on opened markers or used paper pads returned.

Digital Goods: 

The "Birthday Palette" and other digital downloads are non-refundable once accessed.


How to Start a Return: 

Email studio@inkwellartsupplies.com with your order number. We aim to process all refunds to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of receiving the item
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One small dish, three jobs

A calligraphy desk fills up quickly: an ink well, a water pot, somewhere to put the wet brush down. The Ungetsu-ken combines all three in one stable, lightweight round dish. Fill it with liquid sumi to work from, or with clean water to rinse your brush, and rest the brush across it between strokes.

Why white

Kuretake makes this in black for sumi ink and white for paint. On white, you can judge the real colour of a watercolour or Gansai mix in the lid dish — something a black dish hides.

Honest Note:

It is resin, not stone — this is an ink pond and washer, not an inkstone for grinding an ink stick. White will stain over time with sumi ink, which is why Kuretake also makes it in black; choose white if you mainly use it with paint.

Who is it For?

• Calligraphers using liquid sumi ink
• Watercolour, Gansai and etegami painters who want a small mixing dish and washer in one
• Beginners setting up a first calligraphy desk

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS (FAQ)

Can I grind an ink stick in it?

No — it is not an inkstone. Use it with liquid ink such as Kuretake Bokuju.

White or black?

White for paint, so you can see colours accurately; black for sumi ink, where staining does not show.

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