Product Description

A Smooth, Cost-Effective Personal Seal for Everyday Stamping

Crafted from natural Akane wood—a fast-growing, sustainable member of the Rubiaceae family—this Personal Hanko Seal is ideal for anyone seeking a durable, eco-friendly, and affordable alternative to traditional boxwood seals. Its smooth texture and engravability make it perfect for daily personal use, whether for signing documents, stamping letters, or conducting small business transactions.

Key Features

• Material: Made from high-quality Akane wood, known for its fine grain and excellent ink absorption.
• Seal Sizes: Available in three popular diameters – 12mm, 13.5mm, and 15mm.
• Lightweight & Portable: Weighs just 4g to 9g, easy to carry and handle for daily tasks.
• Character Limits: Supports up to 12 characters depending on size (6, 9, or 12 characters max).
• Shape: Traditional round seal shape, widely used for personal and bank applications in Japan.

What Fonts Are Available?

Choose from 6 classic Japanese font styles, each suited to different use cases and visual preferences:

• Seal Script (Inso-tai) – Elegant and formal, commonly used for official documents.
• Old Seal Style – Slightly stylized and ideal for artistic impression.
• Clerical Script – Traditional and balanced, suitable for professional use.
• Regular Script – Clean and modern; great for daily tasks.
• Cursive Writing – Expressive, with a flowing character style.
• Approval Fonts – Simple and bold, great for stamps of approval or casual use.

Sustainable & Affordable

Akane wood offers a smooth texture, easy engravability, and a fast harvest cycle, making it a responsible and cost-effective choice compared to slow-growing boxwood. It’s perfect for first-time Hanko users and professionals alike.

Additional Information

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

Perfect for Gifting or Daily Use

Whether you’re ordering one for yourself or giving it as a thoughtful gift, the Akane Personal Hanko Seal is a reliable and beautiful way to leave your mark—ideal for personal identification, daily documentation, or formal applications.

Shipping

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

International shipping is 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 Akane Wood?

Akane wood offers a soft, smooth finish ideal for seal engraving. It absorbs ink beautifully, creates sharp impressions, and is gentle on paper. With its lightweight structure and sustainable sourcing from Southeast Asia, Akane is a top choice for eco-conscious buyers looking for quality without compromise.

Who Needs a Personal Hanko or Inkan?

In Japan and other East Asian countries, Hanko or Inkan seals are essential for:

• Opening a bank account
• Signing rental or employment contracts
• Certifying personal documents
• Sending official mail or packages
• Working with or within Japanese companies

Even foreign residents or travelers may benefit from having a personal seal to simplify formal processes.

What Size Should You Choose?

• 12mm: Best for up to 6 characters—ideal for short or single-name stamps.
• 13.5mm: Supports up to 9 characters—great for first and last names.
• 15mm: Offers enough space for up to 12 characters or elaborate scripts.

Each size is compatible with standard ink pads and accepted by most institutions across Japan.

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

• Vertical Layout: Traditional layout for Japanese names written in Kanji, Katakana, or Hiragana.
• Horizontal Layout: Common for names in English or romanized Japanese (written right to left).

Choose the style that best suits your name and the purpose of your seal.