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Saturday, 14 November 2015
Friday, 13 November 2015
Nafudakake by Soto Sabisu
What wood is used to make the Nafudakake?
Nafuda are traditionally constructed out of light wood such as fir or pine and remain natural without any form of stain or finish.
Soto Sabisu offer Nafudakake in a selection of lighter hardwoods, including Maple, Oak and Ash, you can select a contrasting wood for grade tags if you wish, Cherry is popular and we have also used Teak.
The frame can be manufactured from a choice of Black or Oak or a selection of darker hardwoods including Cherry, Teak, Walnut or even the exotic Zebrano at an additional cost.
Soto Sabisu can source your individual choice of hardwoods from anywhere in the world.
How are the names applied to the Nafuda?
The Nafuda are traditionally hand written with ink and brush, our Nafuda are custom machined in our workshop and the image of the Kana are applied using a similar process to vehicle livery.
This ensures that additional Nafuda ordered months or years later will match with your original commission.
You will enjoy the natural diversity of grain and coloring of the woods that you select, so each Nafuda will have its own character.
As a precaution we do not recommend that you place your commission in direct sunlight and that your Nafudakake is hung in a stable environment away from extremes of heat or humidity.
Do Sato Sabisu translate the names for me?
In Japan the Nafuda will display the Kanji that represents the student’s surname.
In the west it is customary to use our forename’s, so Sato Sabisu will translate both the student’s Forename and Surname into Katakana and also display the students name in English at the base of the Nafuda.
If you already have a translation for your name that you use, please forward it so we can use the same translation.
Soto Sabisu only translates into Katakana as both Kanji and Hiragana are unsuitable for translation of foreign names.
If you would like to include the Kanji for your Japanese based association and can supply a suitable graphic image of the Kanji we can also incorporate these into your commission.
Do you just supply Name boards for dojo?
At Soto Sabisu we also offer individual Nafudakake that come in a fixed frame. These make an ideal gift, to mark a significant grading. You can order individual Nafudakake in a number of formats.
What size are the Nafuda?
Currently we only produce Nafuda in one size – 170 * 61 * 12mm, when mounted in a kake the viewed dimension is 160 * 61mm per Nafuda.
So 4 off Nafuda in a fixed Kake would work out just under A4.
Your commission will be an investment in creating an air of additional seriousness and purpose to your dojo.
How much do they cost and what are delivery times like?
You are considering purchasing a "top end" custom built commissioned piece of art.
The Nafuda are hand made from selected quality Hardwoods from around the world and take approx an hour for each tile to produce.
We are launching a new simplified pricing structure for 2016, with prices starting from £20 per Nafuda and £23 including the frame. Full details are in the individual section and shop pages.
Whether you are selecting a Nafudakake for your Dojo, as a gift to mark a significant grading of an instructor / student or as a symbol of your love to someone special you will not be disappointed with your purchase.
Delivery times are approx 4 to 6 weeks dependent on the number of current commissions going through the shop.
For further information or to arrange a consultation please E Mail sotosabisu@btinternet.com
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Nafuda are traditionally constructed out of light wood such as fir or pine and remain natural without any form of stain or finish.
Soto Sabisu can source your individual choice of hardwoods from anywhere in the world.
How are the names applied to the Nafuda?
The Nafuda are traditionally hand written with ink and brush, our Nafuda are custom machined in our workshop and the image of the Kana are applied using a similar process to vehicle livery.
This ensures that additional Nafuda ordered months or years later will match with your original commission.
You will enjoy the natural diversity of grain and coloring of the woods that you select, so each Nafuda will have its own character.
As a precaution we do not recommend that you place your commission in direct sunlight and that your Nafudakake is hung in a stable environment away from extremes of heat or humidity.
Do Sato Sabisu translate the names for me?
In Japan the Nafuda will display the Kanji that represents the student’s surname.
In the west it is customary to use our forename’s, so Sato Sabisu will translate both the student’s Forename and Surname into Katakana and also display the students name in English at the base of the Nafuda.
If you already have a translation for your name that you use, please forward it so we can use the same translation.
Soto Sabisu only translates into Katakana as both Kanji and Hiragana are unsuitable for translation of foreign names.
If you would like to include the Kanji for your Japanese based association and can supply a suitable graphic image of the Kanji we can also incorporate these into your commission.
Do you just supply Name boards for dojo?
At Soto Sabisu we also offer individual Nafudakake that come in a fixed frame. These make an ideal gift, to mark a significant grading. You can order individual Nafudakake in a number of formats.
What size are the Nafuda?
Currently we only produce Nafuda in one size – 170 * 61 * 12mm, when mounted in a kake the viewed dimension is 160 * 61mm per Nafuda.
So 4 off Nafuda in a fixed Kake would work out just under A4.
Your commission will be an investment in creating an air of additional seriousness and purpose to your dojo.
How much do they cost and what are delivery times like?
You are considering purchasing a "top end" custom built commissioned piece of art.
The Nafuda are hand made from selected quality Hardwoods from around the world and take approx an hour for each tile to produce.
We are launching a new simplified pricing structure for 2016, with prices starting from £20 per Nafuda and £23 including the frame. Full details are in the individual section and shop pages.
Whether you are selecting a Nafudakake for your Dojo, as a gift to mark a significant grading of an instructor / student or as a symbol of your love to someone special you will not be disappointed with your purchase.
Delivery times are approx 4 to 6 weeks dependent on the number of current commissions going through the shop.
For further information or to arrange a consultation please E Mail sotosabisu@btinternet.com
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What is a Nafudakake?
What is a Nafudakake?
The Nafudakake is a frame of wooden name tags of members of a Dojo.
You will see many variants throughout Japan using either a frame or pegs and hooks.
Most are usually basic in construction and the Nafuda are reused by sanding down and writing the name of a new member over the top.
They are hung, in order of their rank, from right to left.
The Nafuda represent the “connection” between the Dojo and the student and symbolises that the individual is a valued member of the Dojo.
The order by which the ranks and member Nafuda are displayed is simple.
Newer students are displayed on the bottom left, no matter how big the rack is.
As they progress in rank, their Nafuda moves to the next rank category to the right.
Once the Nafuda cannot go any further right, it moves up to the next level, again starting from the left and moving towards the right.
This represents the ascension in rank and skills that the student acquires through hard training.
The Nafudakake is also used to indicate the rank and status of the students who train in the Dojo.
The rack separates each Kyu and Dan level, Sato Saibsu can also add the colour of the belt as a background to the English translation of the grade.
Some dojo will have a separate Nafudakake just for Dan grades to mark their achievements through many years of study.
Members track their own development within the dojo using the Nafudakake which has served as a source of motivation and created a strong sense of bond among members.
The rebate in the head of the frame is deeper than the cill, so an individual Nafuda can be simply slid up and then can be lifted out for re-positioning.
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The Nafudakake is a frame of wooden name tags of members of a Dojo.
Most are usually basic in construction and the Nafuda are reused by sanding down and writing the name of a new member over the top.
The Nafuda represent the “connection” between the Dojo and the student and symbolises that the individual is a valued member of the Dojo.
Newer students are displayed on the bottom left, no matter how big the rack is.
As they progress in rank, their Nafuda moves to the next rank category to the right.
Once the Nafuda cannot go any further right, it moves up to the next level, again starting from the left and moving towards the right.
This represents the ascension in rank and skills that the student acquires through hard training.
The rack separates each Kyu and Dan level, Sato Saibsu can also add the colour of the belt as a background to the English translation of the grade.
Some dojo will have a separate Nafudakake just for Dan grades to mark their achievements through many years of study.
Members track their own development within the dojo using the Nafudakake which has served as a source of motivation and created a strong sense of bond among members.
The rebate in the head of the frame is deeper than the cill, so an individual Nafuda can be simply slid up and then can be lifted out for re-positioning.
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About me
How did I get interested in Nafuda?
As the founder of Soto Sabisu I spent two years firstly trying to source a manufacturer in Europe to commission my own Nafudakake and then deciding to manufacture my own.
Not being able to find a supplier, I decided that as a club karate instructor, qualified joiner and student of “Nihongo” (the Japanese language) I was probably as well placed as anyone to fill this “gap” in the market place.
It took me eighteen months to develop a commercial version of the Nafudakake that was ready to bring to the market.
Soto Sabisu is now able to receive commissions for these exclusive, fine pieces of joinery / art, where Eastern tradition meets Western cultures.
Our range has expanded when customers asked if we were able to produce a self inking version of Japanese seal stamps, provide assistance with graphic design for Japanese words and logos and inquired if we could produce a virtual Nafudakake.
In 2017 our range expanded again to include the Modular Curved Nafudakake (MCN) a modern contemporary twist on a classic design.
Paul
Proprietor of Soto Sabisu
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As the founder of Soto Sabisu I spent two years firstly trying to source a manufacturer in Europe to commission my own Nafudakake and then deciding to manufacture my own.
Not being able to find a supplier, I decided that as a club karate instructor, qualified joiner and student of “Nihongo” (the Japanese language) I was probably as well placed as anyone to fill this “gap” in the market place.
It took me eighteen months to develop a commercial version of the Nafudakake that was ready to bring to the market.
Soto Sabisu is now able to receive commissions for these exclusive, fine pieces of joinery / art, where Eastern tradition meets Western cultures.
Our range has expanded when customers asked if we were able to produce a self inking version of Japanese seal stamps, provide assistance with graphic design for Japanese words and logos and inquired if we could produce a virtual Nafudakake.
In 2017 our range expanded again to include the Modular Curved Nafudakake (MCN) a modern contemporary twist on a classic design.
Paul
Proprietor of Soto Sabisu
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Mutal Love Nafudakake
The four character idiomatic compound, ra kka ryuu sui together have a collective meaning of "Mutal Love", an ideal gift for a wedding present, or as a celebration of an anniversary.
We can use an existing translation of your names or we can provide you with a translation free of charge.
Delivery is approx 4 to 6 weeks and inquiries can be made by E Mailing sotosabisu@btinternet.com
We can use an existing translation of your names or we can provide you with a translation free of charge.
Delivery is approx 4 to 6 weeks and inquiries can be made by E Mailing sotosabisu@btinternet.com
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Virtual Nafudakake
We have recently added "Virtual Nafudakake" to our range of products.
This is ideal for a club or association that does not have a fixed dojo to hang a traditional nafudakake or a great way to enhance your website.
We can add your logo and include traditional title nafuda. Examples include "daihyo - delegation", "shihan - master", "shidoin - instructors", "shidojoin - assistants" etc.
You can choose from our "Block" or "Brush" font and add the name of your instructor / members. We can use an existing translation from a dan grade certificate or provide a translation for you.
The cost of a virtual nafudakake is only £4.95 per nafuda and when new members join just send us their details and we will update your nafudakake for just the cost of the new nafuda.
After gradings you will want to keep your Virtual nafudakake up to date, E Mail Soto Sabisu the details and we will get them changed and E Mail back your update "Virtual Nafudakake".
As an example, the virtual nafudakake in the presentation contains 3 rows of 11 nafuda, but only 24 are currently used, so 24*£4.95 = £118.80
This is ideal for a club or association that does not have a fixed dojo to hang a traditional nafudakake or a great way to enhance your website.
We can add your logo and include traditional title nafuda. Examples include "daihyo - delegation", "shihan - master", "shidoin - instructors", "shidojoin - assistants" etc.
You can choose from our "Block" or "Brush" font and add the name of your instructor / members. We can use an existing translation from a dan grade certificate or provide a translation for you.
The cost of a virtual nafudakake is only £4.95 per nafuda and when new members join just send us their details and we will update your nafudakake for just the cost of the new nafuda.
After gradings you will want to keep your Virtual nafudakake up to date, E Mail Soto Sabisu the details and we will get them changed and E Mail back your update "Virtual Nafudakake".
As an example, the virtual nafudakake in the presentation contains 3 rows of 11 nafuda, but only 24 are currently used, so 24*£4.95 = £118.80
| Virtual Nafudakake | |||
| Cost per Nafuda | £4.95 | ||
| Virtual Nafudakake Updates | |||
| Up to 15 changes in grade | £4.95 | ||
| Unlimited changes in grade | £9.95 | ||
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Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Fight Head On
"Shinkou shoubu" is a yoji-jyukugo, a kanji compound which combines four kanji to form a single meaning.
The meaning of this compound is "fight head on".
Soto Sabisu has used the kanji compound, combined with the seal of JKS England to produce a promotional product to raise funds for the JKS England karate squad.
There was quite a few hours of graphic design to get from the Block W5 font to the final artwork which very closely matches the version on the jacket of the association's chief instructor.
I have attached a few images so you can see the transformation. The plaques are available via JKS England.
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The meaning of this compound is "fight head on".
Soto Sabisu has used the kanji compound, combined with the seal of JKS England to produce a promotional product to raise funds for the JKS England karate squad.
There was quite a few hours of graphic design to get from the Block W5 font to the final artwork which very closely matches the version on the jacket of the association's chief instructor.
I have attached a few images so you can see the transformation. The plaques are available via JKS England.
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| Step 1 - Stock Kanji Selected |
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| Step 2 - A free hand font selected in our graphic design package |
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| Step 3 - The Image is converted to vectors and edited by hand |
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| Step 4 - The finished presentation piece |
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