Stan Sakai's workflow is famous for its hand-crafted precision and lack of digital shortcuts.
: Sakai uses a mechanical pencil with HB lead on Strathmore 500 series 2-ply bristol board. The Art of Usagi Yojimbo
: An award-winning letterer, Sakai letters directly onto the boards before most of the art is finished. He uses Rotring Sketch Pens and an ink adapter to use his own custom ink. Stan Sakai's workflow is famous for its hand-crafted