Fude Japan (Makeup brushes from Japan)

Hi Everyone,

A client recently asked me about alternatives to the KZ7 and KZ8 brushes.

As you may know, the KZ series is sold out and has been discontinued. I reached out to Chikuhodo for recommendations, and here’s their reply:

“Kazan squirrel hair is slightly more resilient compared to gray squirrel hair.

For shapes and softness that are similar, the following products are recommended:

KZ-7… GSN-9

KZ-8… Z-10

On another note, I’ve been going to the same café every day, and it’s become a bit of a ritual to sit next to the old lady I mentioned in a previous newsletter.

Today, I witnessed something new.

A boy and a girl (around five years old), possibly siblings, came up to her and said “Thank you!” multiple times.

Their parents were waiting outside, so they weren’t her grandchildren.

I imagine she met them at the café and might have bought them sweets. I was impressed that the kids noticed her from outside and came over to thank her. It also made me wonder if that’s why she chooses to sit near the window.

I believe older people can get young by interacting with the younger generation. To do that, they need to listen and avoid bragging about their past. Young people quickly lose interest when they hear boasting.

She seemed like the kind of person who genuinely listens to the kids, judging by how attentively she talked with them. After they left, she quietly left the café as well.

And then, it was back to work for me, registering a new product, LOL.

This is a today’s observation.

Thanks for reading,

Toshiya

(The picture is Eihodo grey squirrel brush with 15 year old hairs)