The 'ippon-guma' (one line red shadow of kabuki makeup) was strong but calmer than thick crimson 'sujikuma' (striking style of red facial make-up), and they were both used for a hero who was young and filled with strong morals and used separately depending on the scene in one play.
最も荒々しい紅色の太くはっきりした「筋隈」やそれよりは大人しいが力強い「一本隈」は、共に若く正義感にあふれた英雄に用い、一つの劇で場面によって使い分けることもある。