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
https://www.kamakuraseal.com/shop-all?Category=Round%2520type%2520HANKO
 
Square type
https://www.kamakuraseal.com/shop-all?Category=Square%2520type%2520HANKO
 
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
https://www.kamakuraseal.com/shop-all?Category=Traditional%2520vermilion%2520ink
 
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.