How do you hold your Kyusu?
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How do you hold your Kyusu?
by Chip » Apr 23rd, '09, 16:20
I was going to start a topic on this very subject, and was prompted to expedite it by a recent topic.
There are 4 common methods to hold a side-handled kyusu. How do you pour?
To see my answer, hit "Quote" and read it in the quotes.
This was given to me by Yuuki-Cha, but it is from the Tokoname site. The most common method and most natural is #2. I have used #1 for a short handled kyusu, and less often #3. #4 is obviously 2 handed.
There are 4 common methods to hold a side-handled kyusu. How do you pour?
To see my answer, hit "Quote" and read it in the quotes.
This was given to me by Yuuki-Cha, but it is from the Tokoname site. The most common method and most natural is #2. I have used #1 for a short handled kyusu, and less often #3. #4 is obviously 2 handed.
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by CutieAgouti » Apr 23rd, '09, 19:20
Number 2, although sometimes four. Never figured to do it like #1
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by teashionista » Apr 23rd, '09, 19:21
Usually #3, but this may be because I've had a lot of practice with Yixing pots, and only got my first kyusu last month 
I like that all pics feature different pots--now I *need* another kyusu to start practicing different methods
I like that all pics feature different pots--now I *need* another kyusu to start practicing different methods
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by Dreamer » Apr 23rd, '09, 19:48
chingwa wrote:WOW... it's like a kyusu-kama-sutra. I'm going to have to try #1 when my wife gets home...
chamekke wrote:Ask very nicely, and Chip might just share his etchings of left-handed kyuusu positions
Etchings because actual photos might be too intense for some of our younger teachatters!!!
You guys are too funny tonight!!!
Meanwhile back at the poll...
Position #2 with my thumb on the knob...actually I thought that was how I was supposed to do it...I suppose if the vessel were larger or my hands were smaller I would use a two handed approach, but those other two ways look like I would be buying lots of pots!
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Re: How do you hold your Kyusu?
by Chip » Apr 23rd, '09, 20:22
Hmmm, "help wanted, left-handed hand model." 
The photo was given to me by Yuuki-Cha, but it is from the Tokoname site. The most common method and most natural is #2, like shaking hands with your kyusu. I also will use this with thumb on the nob more times than not. I have used #1 for a short handled kyusu, and less often #3.
#4 is obviously 2 handed for chickens!!! 
And note the hole position on the lids, pointing towards the spout, the way it was meant to be.
The photo was given to me by Yuuki-Cha, but it is from the Tokoname site. The most common method and most natural is #2, like shaking hands with your kyusu. I also will use this with thumb on the nob more times than not. I have used #1 for a short handled kyusu, and less often #3.
#4 is obviously 2 handed for chickens!!!
And note the hole position on the lids, pointing towards the spout, the way it was meant to be.
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by Pentox » Apr 23rd, '09, 20:27
I actually opt for none of the above. The way I hold it is closest to 2, but not quite. My kyusu is on the smaller side so I end up grasping closer to the body and not so much by the handle. While my thumb is on the lid I can wrap my fingers around to the bottom of the kyusu.
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