Nancy M.,... your Showa?

[PapaBear]

Woefully unqualified to give expert opinions on showa, but if yours and Nancy's are representative of Ogata (as they appear to be from what I've seen here and elsewhere) then I'm hooked. As a Nissai yours looks strong with a great deal of submerged Sumi yet to be fully appreciated. This is one I really look forward to seeing in the future not only for appreciation but education on showa development as well. I have a preference for the old style vs. most kindai so the bold Sumi really works for me .
(half the time I can't tell a typical kindai from a sanke )

Quote: Originally Posted by Koimann Hi Larry, No they are not the same.The 1 on my avatar is a Sansai Isa showa.Koi is still in Japan.But both do really have similar styles.Would really like to hear some expert comments on the above showa.Pls feel free to comment.Cheers! Koimann

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by Koimann Hi Nancy, You have a really beautiful showa.I also just bought 1 recently.She a nissai Ogata showa and 48cm.Below is her picture.Cheers. Koimann

Hi Koiman
Very nice showa, I think you will be very happy with this fish as it matures. We have been very happy with all our showa's and shiro's that we have purchased from Ogata.

[wtansk]

Quote: Originally Posted by Koimann Hi Nancy, You have a really beautiful showa.I also just bought 1 recently.She a nissai Ogata showa and 48cm.Below is her picture.Cheers. Koimann

Koimann, this Ogata showa looks so much better under your care. Remembered many asked for it during the delivery night but no one actually bring her home. Will be looking at the other one in the big pond and feedback to you for consideration.. Cheers

[Koimann]

Thanks a lot for all your comments.I'm very happy with her and look forward to her development.As Nancy said,Ogata showas are very good.Will buy another one in future.Cheers!

Koimann

[aquitori]

Ogata Showas are coming up in popularity, because they a bit cheaper than the name brand Showa Breeders and plus they have proven themselves with best in Size at the All-Japan. Nancy, I hope to see this Showa in either March or April. Koimann, you got a really nice tategoi Showa, keep us informed on the progress.

[Koimann]

Took some pictures of my Ogata showa today.A year have pass since I last measured her.Shes now 63cm.Sumi developement is quite good.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by Koimann Took some pictures of my Ogata showa today.A year have pass since I last measured her.Shes now 63cm.Sumi developement is quite good.

Very nice! Can you post a picture from when you first got her?

[Koimann]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell Peters Very nice! Can you post a picture from when you first got her?

I bought it in S'pore from a dealer called Diamond Koi.He also deal with Sakai Hiroshima kois.You can see the picture when I got her from the first page.She was 48cm then

[PapaBear]

Wonderful Shiroji and Beni have held position and maintained strength and balance while the Sumi has come on everywhere I thought it should If I had painted a picture of how it turned out in my imagination, this is what it would have looked like. From the looks of it there is even better finishing to come so you should be a VERY happy camper
I almost forgot to mention the body (duhhh). She has really thickened up well. Very full odome.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by Koimann I bought it in S'pore from a dealer called Diamond Koi.He also deal with Sakai Hiroshima kois.You can see the picture when I got her from the first page.She was 48cm then

Thanks....