What better way to have a calligraphy master show off their skills than by writing “RocketNews24?”
Shuetsu Sato
The packing-tape calligraphy master visits us and shows us how to make our own sticky signs【Pics】
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Scott Wilson
Sep 17, 2016 - Tweet
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The one and only master of train station packing-tape calligraphy shares his story and inspiration
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Scott Wilson
Sep 15, 2016
Say hello to Shuetsu Sato, the man whose handcrafted packing-tape masterpieces guide millions every day.
- Japan
- (art • calligraphy • duct-tape • kanji • Mr. Sato • packing tape • Shuetsu Sato • tape)
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