This embossed postcard is packed with the skills of skilled artisans from foil stamping and braille printing companies.
You can also post it in your mailbox as a postcard, but some people enjoy it as is, or put it in a frame as a desktop or wall decoration.
What we have realized in our more than 30 years of experience with braille printing is the fascination of "imbuing meaning into uneven surfaces." This card was born from the idea that "it would be fun to use the bumps and feel the 'sound'."
The design was handled by Chumei Seki (Mr. Universe), who also designed our company's "Barrier-Free Calendar."
From Kenji Miyazawa's works, five pieces with striking onomatopoeia were selected, and the world of the works was expressed using the 'Tsukijitai' font, which was perfected in the Meiji era.
*We can handle a wide range of OEM manufacturing. We can create cards (such as your store logo or your favorite wording) or simply make the packaging, so please feel free to contact us via chat.
[Dark Story: 'The Fire of the Shell']
Many people may know 'Kaze no Matazaburō' and 'Krambon' ('Yamanashi'), but 'Kai no Hi' is not very familiar with it.
'Shell Fire' was published the year after Kenji Miyazawa's death.
The protagonist of the story, Homoi the baby rabbit, helps Hibari's child and receives a treasure called the 'Shell Fire' from the Hibari King. Then, the attitudes of the surrounding creatures suddenly changed. Homoi will be treated with great respect. At first, he was confused as a homoi, but soon began to give orders to 'Mugura' and 'Ris,' cheat, and commit various misdeeds.
The homoic 'father' worries that the red shining 'shell fire' might be dimmed by the homoi's misdeeds, but contrary to expectations, the 'shell fire' burns even more beautifully.
The onomatopoeia "Kan, Kan, Kankaeko, Kanko Kankokan" is the sound of the "morning bell" from "Tsuriganesou," which appears repeatedly throughout the story.
Depending on the scene, the sound can signal the arrival of a clear morning, warn of something, or foreshadow the unsettling future.
For those of us who have thought about "vision" in many ways, the ending of "The Shell Fire" is hard to affirm, but the messages it conveys about "arrogance" and "arrogance" are especially important in these difficult times.
[Cards with a focus on tactile feel]
In our work on braille printing, we have been thoroughly committed to "readability." Each dot stands out clearly, and there are no unnecessary wrinkles on the other parts. To accurately convey letters to the fingertips, I have honed my skills by researching methods of pressure and compatibility between the plate and paper.
This card can be considered the culmination of our expertise in textured processing.
If you set it any higher, the paper will tear! The embossed piece floats up to the very high it is. The sharpness of katakana and the unique outline of the 'tsukijitai' (Tsukijitai).
It's a card you'll want to keep touching forever.
[Packaging Perfect for Gifts]
In 2026, the packaging will be significantly revamped.
Each piece uses five different colors of foil. 'Shell Fire' is decorated with a matte gold color with a strong orange hue, evoking 'arrogance.'
The excitement of opening this invisible package is similar to the feeling of opening a new book.
The packaging, which uses only paper and thread, is very popular among book lovers, paper lovers, and design enthusiasts.
Some tourists from overseas also buy them in bulk as souvenirs for their workplaces.
[Small Notes of the Foil Stamping Artisan]
On the back of the card, the title of the work is printed in small foil stamping. Many people are amazed by the level of detail, thinking, "I never knew you can stamp such small characters with foil stamping!" This is where Mabido's craftsmanship shines. This is a visually focused approach, but please be sure to check it out.
[About Promotional Materials, etc.]
・You can provide product images as data.
・For distribution at the store, a product description booklet (folded in half, A6 size) will be included.