These rollers from Japan are tough, well made and with care they will last for years. This hard 60 shore roller has a nice thick covering of rubber which means it is surprisingly sensitive and is very good for fine detail printing as in wood engraving. The wider 45 mm diameter means they pick up more ink and so allow for a more even ink distribution. The handle are robust and the rollers can be taken apart for cleaning.

As with all rollers, care should be taken to look after them. Do not let ink dry on their surface and after cleaning lightly dust with talc to stop the surface getting sticky. If you use a solvent to remove ink from the roller, ensure that you wash the solvent off with a mild detergent and water before drying and dusting with talc. Store without the roller resting on its rubber surface.