Regular script, as an important font in Chinese calligraphy, has a long history, a solemn and dignified style, and is deeply loved by calligraphy lovers. Choosing a brush that is suitable for regular script writing is very important, it not only affects the effect of writing, but also related to the comfort and experience of writing. This article will discuss how to choose a brush suitable for writing regular script, including the material, shape, hardness and other aspects of the brush, in order to help enthusiasts achieve better results when writing regular script.
1. The material of the brush
1.1 Sheep's Hair
The sheep's hair pen is a traditional writing instrument, with soft wool and good elasticity, which is suitable for writing the details of regular script and the beginning and end of strokes.
1.2 Wolf Brush
The wolf's hair is slightly stiff and moderately elastic, which is suitable for writing large strokes and horizontal and vertical straight lines in regular script.
2. The shape of the brush
2.1 Pointed pen
The tip of the pointed pen is pointed, which is suitable for writing the details and hooks of regular script, and can accurately outline the lines of regular script.
2.2 Round-tip pen
The round tip of the pen is round, which is suitable for writing large strokes and rounded curves of regular script, and can write the knot of regular script smoothly.
3. The hardness of the brush
3.1 Soft brushes
The soft brush has a soft bristle and is suitable for writing the details and outlines of regular script, which can provide a smoother pen and ink.
3.2 Bruises
The stiff bristles are suitable for writing large strokes and knots in regular script, and can provide more stable pen and ink.
4. The length and thickness of the brush
4.1 Long brushes
The long brush is suitable for writing large regular script works, which can show a long pen and ink on the paper, and is suitable for writing regular script knots and large strokes.
4.2 Short brushes
The short brush is suitable for writing details and small regular script works, and can be more flexible to control the fineness of the pen and ink.
5. Cite books
- 《中国书法丛书·毛笔》 by 王士祯
- 《中国书法大辞典》 by 邵学文、刘再复
epilogue
Choosing a brush that is suitable for writing regular script is the key to improving the writing effect. When choosing a brush, you need to consider factors such as the material, shape, hardness, length and thickness of the brush to ensure the comfort and effect of writing. I hope this article can help enthusiasts find the right brush when writing regular script, and improve the quality and pleasure of writing.