Asa Arashi Yugake, Size 5, Excellent Condition

This is a yugake (archery glove) for the shamen (slanted draw) style. Size 5.
It is in excellent condition, but I am reluctantly parting with it due to circumstances.
The scent of the smoking process still remains.
Compared to a standard yugake, the hikae (thumb guard) is shorter and softer.

The following is quoted from the retailer:
The Asarashi yugake, with its unique manufacturing method, also features external characteristics such as the orientation and shape of the cap, the straight tsurumakura (string groove), and the flexibility of the hikae.
The cap is not oriented downwards but towards the middle finger. The difficulty in nocking that arises from this is compensated for by the cap's shape and the flexibility of the base. This allows for easier nocking while also being designed to accommodate the proper twist of the rear hand. Furthermore, this orientation makes it less likely for the string to hit the tip of the cap during release, even if the twist is excessive, thus reducing interference with the shot. Therefore, this yugake is very easy to use for those who emphasize the control of twist in their shooting style.
The tsurumakura (string groove) is set straight relative to the cap. This not only facilitates twisting but also has the significant advantage of preventing the cap's orientation from changing even when excessive twist is applied. The position of the string groove is also not too deep, being in an appropriate position for easy nocking, which allows for a sharp and clean release.
The hikae is made with flexibility, making it comfortable to wear and providing excellent operability, thus reducing the time needed to get used to a new yugake. This significantly reduces troubles during shooting and release (improper nocking, arrow falling off, empty nock, etc.) even for beginners learning kyudo for the first time, making it an ideal yugake for beginners.
[Masanori Matsuo, Kyudo Research Laboratory, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba]

*Originally designed for the Heki-ryu Inzai-ha (slanted draw) shooting style, it can also be used for the shomen-uchiokoshi (frontal draw) style if you apply twist when drawing. It is not suitable for the hiratsuke shooting style, which is drawn without applying twist.