When you are unsure which shape of wooden nameplate to choose, three points make the decision easier: where you will mount it, how many characters are in the name, and how it will look against the wall. We introduce five shapes — square, rectangle, round, hexagon, and octagon — from a practical point of view.
An introduction to HACHI, a wooden nameplate in the shape of a widening octagon. Its softened corners settle quietly into an entryway. Choose from four wood species — Japanese zelkova (keyaki), walnut, hard maple, and cherry — and see how it differs from the hexagonal ROKU.
The four woods we use for nameplates, explained from the workshop floor — side-by-side simulator links, engraving-finish pairings, honest notes on aging, and what customers actually choose.
Introducing ROKU, a hexagonal wooden nameplate. Its composed hexagonal form is paired with solid Japanese zelkova (keyaki), walnut, maple, or cherry. For those unsure whether to start from shape or material, we also share a few pointers for choosing.