Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

宗家 sōke Soke

The Japanese title 宗家 has different meanings depending on the context. Within the context of Martial arts "Soke" generally refers to the "head of a school" or "grand master".
Soke (宗家) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Soke 宗家 sōke Vertical Block OB2A
About the Designs

Each design is Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase's hand-brushed calligraphy of the word or phrase on this page, delivered as a PDF you can print. Every PDF includes the line art, so a tattoo artist or a craftsperson can work from the outline as well as the brushed image.

Licensing

Your purchase includes a personal-use license: use the design as a tattoo reference, frame it, engrave it, print it for yourself, or make it into a gift. For more information see Licensing, which also covers commercial-use options that may be purchased separately.

Delivery

Your PDF is available for download the moment your order completes, and a copy is attached to your emailed receipt.

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