How to buy a hanko:
1. Choose whether you want a round or square hanko.The official type used in Japan is the round one. We recommend the round type, which is the most popular choice among Japanese people. However, if you are using it for hobbies such as calligraphy or painting, choose the square type.
Round type
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Square type
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2. Choose the material of the hanko:
Gemstone, horn or wood. Gemstone seals are beautiful and popular as power stones. However, they are expensive. Horn and wood are traditional materials in Japan. We have a wide variety of materials available.
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3. Choose the font for your hanko.
Katakana, Kanji or alphabet? Please refer to the character page for an image of each option. We recommend Katakana. This is because it can be used officially, for example on personal and bank seals. If you already have a name in kanji, please select this option. Of course, we can convert your alphabetical characters into Katakana and Kanji.
Font image:
https://www.kamakuraseal.com/characterse
If you have an original design, our craftsmen will create it based on your design. Please send us an image of your design. Please select the original design for the font.
kamakurahanko@gf7.so-net.ne.jp
4. please let us know the name to be engraved in alphabetic characters.
Please fill in the form. If you can write in Japanese, please write in Japanese.
First name + last name or first name, last name. We recommend first name + last name.
The craftsman will create a design and send it to you within 5 business days. After that, they will proceed to the HANKO engraving process.
5. Please select vermilion ink as an option.
Our store sells the authentic vermilion ink used by craftsmen. In addition, a simple stamp pad is included with every hanko.
Traditional vermilion ink
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6. Please use PAYPAL for payment, which have the highest level of security.
We want our customers to shop with peace of mind.
7. The product will be shipped in 4-6 weeks by Japan's reliable EMS. Shipping is free.
Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli
Why Lapis Lazuli stamps Are Considered Auspicious
Lapis Lazuli stamps, like crystal stamps, are believed to be highly auspicious. Their unique color and historical significance contribute to the various fortunes they are thought to bring.
Lapis Lazuli is a stone of mystical beauty, characterized by its deep ultramarine blue studded with golden flecks of pyrite. Revered across cultures since ancient times, it has been treated as a sacred stone or a powerful gemstone. It's often chosen for stamps due to the following auspicious reasons:
1. "Stone of Good Fortune"
Lapis Lazuli is renowned as the "stone that invites good fortune." Its deep blue is said to represent the night sky, and its golden specks, the stars, embodying the mysterious energy of the universe. Because of this, it's believed to bring immense luck and cosmic guidance to its owner.
2. "Stone of Protection" Against Evil
Historically, it has been used as a "protective stone" to ward off evil. It's believed to possess strong power to repel negative energies and disasters, safeguarding its owner from harm. When used as a stamp, it's thought to protect against bad influences and maintain a state of purity.
3. Enhances Insight, Judgment, and Wisdom
Lapis Lazuli is believed to enhance insight, judgment, and wisdom. It's thought to foster the ability to see the true nature of things and guide one towards correct choices. Using it as a personal or bank stamp is expected to lead to better decisions in important contracts and resolutions.
4. Mental Stability and Inner Peace
Its deep blue color is said to calm the mind, relieve mental anxiety, and bring inner peace. By reducing stress and balancing emotions, it allows one to approach daily life and work with a serene mind.
5. Power to Discern Truth and Promote Growth
Lapis Lazuli is also known as a stone that helps discern truth and promotes spiritual growth. It's said to guide one in looking inward and evolving to a higher level. Using it as a stamp can support steady progress towards personal goals and dreams.
6. Supports Women's Happiness
It's also traditionally believed to be a "stone for women's happiness," enhancing their luck and inviting joy.
For these reasons, a Lapis Lazuli stamp is more than just a tool for signing; it's considered a powerful talisman that enhances the owner's luck, wards off evil, guides correct judgment, and leads to a fortunate life. Many choose it for significant life events or new beginnings, hoping to benefit from its auspicious properties.