| I like the 1st Shiro. 2nd shiro will have to much sumi for my taste. We own 7 Ogata Shiro's all of them have great sumi and shiroji. Only problem I have seen with Ogata shiro is they tend to get a few speaks of beni. We have a 25" one that has 2 speaks right at the tail, the sumi has almost covered it. Enjoy your Shiro's I think you will be surprised by the depth and laquer sumi they will get.
Here is a picture of ours, I wish I could find a better one.. Maybe Joe will post the one he took of her for me.
__________________  Grandma & Tategoi Nancy M. Koi-Unit CKHPA |