Japanese Hanko Seal – Personal Seal Made from Akane Wood

A Durable, Cost-Effective Personal Seal for Daily Use

Crafted from fast-growing Akane wood, the Personal Inkan (Hanko) Seal offers a smooth texture and reliable durability—ideal for individuals seeking a practical and eco-conscious alternative to traditional boxwood. Whether you’re using it for personal identification, everyday documentation, or small business approvals, this round wooden seal delivers professional-grade quality at an affordable price.

Key Features

• Material: Made from high-quality Akane wood, a sustainable material from Southeast Asia known for its fine grain and engravability.
• Seal Sizes: Available in three popular diameters – 10.5mm, 12.0mm, and 13.5mm to suit various preferences.
• Lightweight & Portable: Weighing just 4g to 7g, it’s perfect for daily use and easy to carry.
• Character Limits: Supports up to 9 characters, depending on seal size (4, 6, or 9 characters max).
• Shape: Traditional round seal shape, widely used in personal and business settings in Japan.-

What Fonts Are Available?

Choose from 6 traditional font styles, each suited to different needs and aesthetic preferences:

1. Seal Script (Inso-tai) – Elegant, traditional, often used for formal documents.
2. Old Seal Style – Slightly more stylized, perfect for artistic impressions.
3. Clerical Script – Clear and classic, preferred for professional use.
4. Regular Script – Balanced and modern; great for everyday documents.
5. Cursive Writing – More fluid and expressive.
6. Approval Fonts – Easy to read, perfect for stamps of approval or casual use.

Sustainable & Affordable

Akane wood is a fast-growing member of the Rubiaceae family, making this product an eco-friendly choice. Its durability and engravability match that of boxwood, while keeping the price low—making it an ideal option for those looking to purchase their first Hanko or expand their collection.

Additional Information

• Seal Case: Not included. Browse our Seal Case Category for matching cases.
• Delivery: Convenient mail delivery available for domestic and international orders.
• Seal Type: Personal use
• Seal Shape: Round

Perfect for Gifting or Daily Use

Whether you’re ordering a seal for yourself or gifting one to a loved one, the Personal Akane Seal is a thoughtful, useful, and elegant choice—designed to reflect personal identity with every stamp.

Shipping

We offer free shipping within Japan—just provide your local address (home, office, or hotel), and your personal Hanko will be delivered safely and quickly.

International shipping is also available to the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Thailand, and most European countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and more. A $40 flat international shipping fee applies.

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Why Choose an Akane Wood Seal?

Akane wood is a soft, smooth, and lightweight material often compared to boxwood, which is traditionally used in Japan for Hanko seals. Akane is easier to engrave, absorbs ink well, and is gentle on paper. It is also considered an eco-friendly choice due to its rapid growth and wide availability in Southeast Asia.

This makes Akane seals a perfect balance between cost, sustainability, and usability—especially for first-time Hanko users.

Who Needs a Personal Hanko or Inkan?

In Japan and many East Asian countries, Hanko or Inkan seals are used in place of signatures for personal identification and approval purposes. You may need a personal seal if you are:

• Opening a bank account in Japan
• Signing a rental or employment contract
• Verifying personal documents
• Sending official mail or packages
• Working in a Japanese company or conducting business in Japan

Even for tourists or foreign residents, having a personal Hanko can simplify many formalities.

What Size Should You Choose?

• 10.5mm: Ideal for minimal text (up to 4 characters), typically used for single-name stamps.
• 12.0mm: Balanced size suitable for both first and last names (up to 6 characters).
• 13.5mm: Offers enough space for full names or decorative scripts (up to 9 characters).

Each size fits standard ink pads and cases, and is accepted by most institutions in Japan.

Vertical vs. Horizontal Layout – What’s the Difference?

• Vertical Layout: Common for Japanese names using Kanji, Katakana, or Hiragana.
• Horizontal Layout: Typically used for alphabet-based names (English or romanized Japanese).

We recommend choosing the layout that best matches your name and intended use.

Features

• English-Speaking Staff
• Non-Toxic Products

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