Made around the Showa 50s (1975-1984), Matsukan brand, 2-bu stitch men (face protector), purely made in Japan, M size, beautiful condition.

Matsukan-made, 2-bu stitched men's kendo headgear, made in Japan, size M.

This is a Matsukan-made, 2-bu stitched men's kendo headgear, manufactured in Japan. It was made around the 1970s.
This is a gem that strongly reflects the good old days of a renowned shop representing Musashino, the land of martial arts, which was deeply committed to creating traditional, robust Kanto-style protective gear.

The padding uses blanket-like core material, providing a unique softness, lightness, and supple resilience, resulting in an excellent wearing experience.
Furthermore, the hand-stitched sashiko fabric (stuffed stitching fabric) luxuriously decorating the exterior shows no deterioration over time and is in very good condition.

The precision of the stitching, the finishing of the edges, and the sewing demonstrate the excellent craftsmanship of traditional Japanese manufacturing.
It strongly evokes the era when artisans were still employed throughout Japan.

While it may be unfamiliar and difficult to imagine for people today, the excellent balance, making it feel even lighter when worn than it feels in hand, is a superb tailoring characteristic of a major manufacturer that once reigned as the top maker in the Kanto region.

There is almost no sign of use, and considering its age, it is in very good condition.

The appeal of large-stitched equipment is being re-evaluated, with all manufacturers releasing similar products, whether machine-stitched or hand-stitched. However, the simple charm of items from that era possesses an unparalleled, intense allure.
We hope you will use this with classic attire, such as a fabric do (body protector) and white kote (gloves).

Unlike modern equipment, this is tailored to combine softness and resilience, allowing you to experience a direct feel.
By working it in, such as by kneading or tapping, it will become even more familiar and serve as your unique partner.
The tsutsuwa (neck padding) is also thick and has not yet fully conformed, so please break it in by absorbing plenty of sweat.

Tsutsuwa maximum outer dimensions: Height 24 cm - Width 16 cm
Futon width: 20.5 cm
Futon length: 110 cm

20.5-110
24-16