

Shin'o Yugen, which mean `subtle and profound mysteries'. The scroll in theĬalligraphy by the Nobel Prize-winning writer Kawabata Yasunari. Photo shows an 8-inch thick tenmasa kaya board. Special bargains for luxury equipment can be found at We can help you select the equipment most suited to your needs. Inexpensive sets to boards, stones, and bowls of exquisite quality, and

Otherwise, if you’re in the market for a quality go board for a great price that can double as a floor and table board, this is the one for you.Kiseido offers a large selection of go equipment, from

( Reviews for these types of products will be added in the near future). Instead, I would recommend looking for a foldable board or a thinner one if at all possible. “I need a board that is easy to store away / portable.” - This board is a little too big and thick to be stuffing away in a corner or bookshelf somewhere inconspicuously.
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If I ever buy one, I will be sure to update this section with my review. I have not purchased one yet, but they are rather expensive ($400 minimum for a decent quality one from my research) and not as readily available.

“I want a floor board like the one in Hikaru has.” - This is absolutely not the product for you.
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For those who cry blasphemy at the idea of calling it a floor board, I know that it’s full height of 6 cm does not compare to the typical height of 15-21 cm but considering the price tag of $60 versus the average $400+ floor board, I think it does a great job.īefore I conclude, I want to address the two types of buyers that I would not recommend this board for: Otherwise, I have played many stones on it and have not seen any blemishes or fading as a result.įunctionality: Now the best part about this board is that the legs are removable, so it doubles as a great solid table board while also giving you the option of using it as a floor board. Like any other wood product however, be very careful in regards to dropping objects on it since it will scratch and leave dents. In other words, this is a board that is perfect as an “at home” type of goban.ĭurability: I have had it now for more than two years and found that the board holds up very well. In terms of portability however, it’s not something that I would recommend trying to carry around. Size & Weight: The board has a nice weight to it that feels extremely solid. Here are the contents of the order in its entirety. To prove my point, look at the how well protected the board is! To add to my excitement, I was delighted to find out that everything was packaged extremely well.
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