1. Brief introduction of brush
Brush is one of the Four Treasures of the Study handed down from China traditional culture. It is made of bamboo and animal hair, and can draw all kinds of lines and words. Brushes come in different sizes and hardness, and are suitable for different types of fonts and calligraphy styles.
2. Brush using skills
It takes some skill and understanding to practice hard pen calligraphy with a brush. First of all, we must master the posture and brushwork of the pen to keep it stable and smooth. Secondly, we should master the thickness of lines and the amount of ink used to avoid the situation that strokes are broken or too thick. Finally, we should actively train the coordination of wrists and arms to make strokes more smooth and natural.
3. Comparison of brush and other writing tools
Compared with other writing tools such as pens and ballpoint pens, writing brushes have some unique advantages. First of all, the brush can draw more kinds of lines and fonts to meet the writing needs of various occasions. Secondly, the brush has high cost performance and long service life, and the brush head can be replaced many times, which is convenient and affordable. Finally, the writing brush has better cultural connotation and traditional value, which is helpful for a deeper understanding of China culture and calligraphy art.
4. Maintenance and maintenance
When practicing hard pen calligraphy with a brush, we should pay attention to the care and maintenance of the brush. First of all, the brush should be soaked in clear water before use, so that the Mao Feng is soft and not easy to break. Secondly, in the use stage, the humidity and dryness of the brush should be controlled to avoid excessive humidity or dryness. Finally, after use, it should be cleaned in time to keep the brush head clean and complete.
5. Other hard pens
In addition to the brush, there are some other common hard pen writing tools, which can be used to practice and create hard pen calligraphy. These tools include pens, ballpoint pens, nib, gel pens, etc.
6. Pen introduction
Pen is a writing tool with a steel nib, which can draw smooth lines and fonts. It is usually necessary to write with ink paper or hard and smooth paper to produce brighter and clearer effects. However, compared with the brush, the strokes of the pen are not comfortable enough, and it needs to be controlled by force when writing.