{"product_id":"good-characters-calligraphy-and-seal-journey","title":"Good Characters Calligraphy and Seal Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA New Offering from My Travels in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI travel to Taiwan, Japan, and Korea several times each year and spend time with small local calligraphy studios and stamp makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost do not sell online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany do not speak English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir work rarely leaves their city.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom these visits, I bring back a small number of seals and calligraphy pieces to share with those who value authentic objects with real cultural origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is called the \u003cb\u003eGood Characters Calligraphy and Seal Journey\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou join by pre-paying \u003cb\u003e$250\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring my travels, I personally select items for you from the artisans I encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost participations result in \u003cb\u003etwo or three seals or related items\u003c\/b\u003e, and sometimes more, depending on what is discovered and what feels right to bring back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cases, I may also include \u003cb\u003ecalligraphy written by local masters\u003c\/b\u003e, such as a name or chosen characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI only bring back pieces that genuinely impress me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpanded Sourcing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach participation is $250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like me to source a larger group of items on your behalf, you are welcome to join multiple times. Each additional participation expands the scope of what I may select for you during the journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelections remain entirely by my judgment and what is found in place. Multiple participations increase sourcing scope but do not guarantee a specific number or type of items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes This Different\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esourced in person in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall neighborhood makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elittle or no online presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot exported internationally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeach trip is different\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eselection by Good Characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not ordering from a catalog.\u003cbr\u003eThese are objects discovered in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNature of Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems may include carved seals, blank seals, seal stones, or calligraphy pieces selected in place. Materials, carving styles, and formats vary by artisan and region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelections are not custom commissions and are not specified in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandmade Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are handmade in small studios and may show natural variation, tool marks, or minor irregularities consistent with traditional craft. This is part of their authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming and Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you join, you will receive an acknowledgment from Good Characters together with an engraved wooden bookmark created in my studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour selected items will be delivered after my sourcing journeys are completed. Because this work depends on travel, artisan availability, and what is discovered in place, fulfillment commonly occurs within \u003cb\u003e3–6 months\u003c\/b\u003e after joining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is intentionally slow. It is not quick or scheduled delivery. The time between joining and receiving is part of the journey itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach item includes a short note describing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhere it was found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe artisan or studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe local context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these makers have no international presence, so what you receive will likely be something you would not encounter otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrust and Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering depends on trust in my judgment and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are allowing me to choose something on your behalf from the places I visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf that feels comfortable to you, I believe you will appreciate what arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may share preferences in the message box at checkout. I will keep them in mind, though specific items cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot a Custom Order\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a custom commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a shared journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are participating in the sourcing process itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is included worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems are sourced during my travels and shipped from my studio after the journeys are completed. Delivery times vary by destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems are sourced legally and carried personally. Availability may vary due to local regulations or travel conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefunds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause sourcing begins upon joining and selections are made during travel, participations are non-refundable once travel has begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalogy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea merchants travel to origin regions to select teas in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a similar way, I source seals and calligraphy directly from the places and makers themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin the Next Journey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e$250 per participation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per trip is limited by what can be responsibly sourced and carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for caring about names, objects, and the cultures that shape them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy · Good Characters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusively at Good Characters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968989687984,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/goodcharacters.com\/products\/good-characters-calligraphy-and-seal-journey","provider":"Good Characters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}