Help in translation

[Harvey R Lipp]

I have been trying for days and have to give up. Can anyone help?

[GHP]

Looks like it could be

上野嘉興
Ueno Yoshioki

--Guy

[Harvey R Lipp]

Translation

Thanks for the information. any one have any oponions?

[Stu W]

Hello Harvey,

I agree that these two (上野) are indeed the top two kanji shown. I cannot yet envision Yoshioki (嘉興) out of the lower two.

This is not to say Guy is incorrect. Just that I'm having difficulty seeing a match.

Regards,
Stu

[GHP]

Hi Stu,

Yeah, it was really really hard for me to see the "yoshi" 嘉part until I concentrated on the bottom elements of 力 and 口. The 口 part is executed briefly with two strokes. After that, it all "fell into place" for me.
The "oki" 興 kanji is much easier to see.

Try squinting your eyes real hard after a couple of beers -- it'll be much clearer then.

--Guy

[Harvey R Lipp]

translation

I even tried scotch and still nothing. You guys are amazing. Thanks again.

[GHP]

I even tried scotch and still nothing. You guys are amazing. Thanks again.

Try a single malt next time. May I suggest Talisker?

--Guy

[Harvey R Lipp]

translation

More good information. This forum is wonderful.