A5904 with 612 ball bearings
A5901 with 378 ball bearings
Ball Bearing Baren
These Baren require only a minimum amount of pressure to pull a beautiful print, a definite plus if you print large runs or if you are suffering from any sort of repetitive stress injury to the hand or arm.
The Baren are backed with a matte black, rubberized ategawa (stiff backing piece). The ategawa holds a cork disk with a perforated metal plate containing the ball bearings. The thick, twisted leather handle is very comfortable to hold.
A5901 and A5902 approximate a 16-ko Hon Baren or a coarse Murasaki Baren, and are designed for printing larger, flat color areas. A5903 and A5904 approximate an 8-ko Hon Baren or a medium Murasaki Baren, and are designed for printing fine lines and detailed areas.
The cushioning in the A5902 and A5904 models is a light thin plastic disc that prevents the ball bearings from rattling while the Baren is being used. The difference in price between un-cushioned and cushioned Barens is about $10.
While the Baren containing 612 ball bearings are intended for printing smaller areas and fine lines, we have discovered that they also print large areas very well and feel that they are the most versatile.
The Baren comes with a free sample of Camellia Oil. To keep the ball bearings moving freely, occasionally place just a drop of oil on the palm of your hand and rub the oil on the Baren face.
A5904, 612 cushioned Ball Bearing Baren, are kept in stock. The rest are Special Order and must be paid for before we order them from Japan for you.
Depending on the exchange rate, prices start at around $240 for Ball Bearing Baren with 378 ball bearings and $270 for ones with 612 ball bearings. Please call or email mail@imclains.com for current prices. After placing your order, our price is guaranteed.
The correct price will not be displayed in the shopping cart. The cart server shows a price of "$1.00" for these Baren; this is only a place holder number. When you place your order, you agree to pay the price that was quoted to you. This amount will be added to your order when it is received at McClain's.
Shipping Weight: 0.4 lb each
Ball Bearing Baren
| 378 ball bearings: intended for large areas | |||
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| A5901 | special order, |
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| A5902 | (cushioned) | special order, email for current price |
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| 612 ball bearings: intended for small areas, fine lines (most versatile) | |||
| A5903 | special order, |
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| A5904 | (cushioned) | special order, |
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