Your Original Name Seal — Carved by a Nationally Certified Engraver Your name. A seal that exists only once, carved by hand in Kamakura. Elsewhere, you carve it yourself. Here, you commission it. Our engravers hold Japan's national certification in seal engraving, and every seal leaving this atelier is finished by their hands, not yours. 1. Understand — Where the hanko comes from, why it still carries a person's identity in Japan, and how the three grades differ. 2. Design — Your name in katakana, the script used for foreign names on officially registrable seals. We help you choose the characters and typeface that suit you. Kanji available as an option. 3. Material — Wood as standard; choose your color. Buffalo horn and premium woods for an additional fee. 4. Case — Choose the style and color (sold separately). 5. Collection — Ready any time the same afternoon. Choose your pick-up time, or have it shipped. Shaping is prepared in the workshop; the balance, depth, and final line of the seal are cut by hand by our certified craftsmen. Mornings only. Preparation is required before you arrive, so please be punctual.