SHODŌ 05
a No-Makeup Makeup Brush for a skin-like finish.
Shodō 05 is crafted using a first-of-its-kind technique inspired from traditional Japanese calligraphy.
Artisans carefully alternate 10,000+ long and short fibres to create micro-layers along the tip of the brush that gives your makeup a soft, diffused & buildable finish.
Pending community feedback on these brushes, we plan on transitioning more of our existing brushes into the new shodō platform in the future.
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Usage+−
- powder blush application and diffusing (78%)
- bronzer placement and blending (34%)
- cream or liquid blush blending (21%)
Product FAQ+−
can i use the shodō 05 with cream and liquid products or just powders?
about 21% of community members use the shodō 05 with cream or liquid blush and report smooth, streak-free results. it works well for sheer, buildable application of cream formulas. however, roughly 8% found it less effective with thicker liquids like foundation, so it tends to shine most with lighter cream and powder textures.
will this work if i have a heavy hand with blush?
this is one of the most praised qualities of the shodō 05. around 78% of community members say the staggered bristle lengths naturally diffuse pigment, making it nearly impossible to over-apply. even with highly pigmented blushes, the brush deposits a sheer veil of color that you can gradually build up.
how does this compare to the original 05 brush?
community members who own both note that the shodō 05 is less dense and gives a more diffused, lighter application. the original 05 tends to deposit more pigment and works differently in terms of blending. many keep both in rotation for different intensity levels rather than treating one as a replacement.
what's the best way to apply blush with this brush?
most community members use light sweeping or stippling motions on the cheeks, letting the staggered bristles do the blending work. some prefer a patting or pressing technique, especially with cream formulas. the slight angle of the brush head helps with precise placement along the cheekbone, and you can rotate the brush to use the fluffier side for broader diffusion.
is the shodō 05 good for highlighter and bronzer too?
about 34% of community members regularly use it for bronzer, and a notable group reaches for it when applying highlighter. the wispy tips pick up and deposit shimmer or bronzer evenly without patchiness. a few community members note it works especially well with the hourglass ambient palettes for a controlled, natural glow.
Handmade in Japan
