The tips for getting started with hard-pen regular script are: you must first learn to observe calligraphy, practice calligraphy according to the copybook, trace, and trace the copybook.
1. Forget.
Break first and then establish, break the original writing habit, forget the previous writing method, and start everything from scratch.
2. Look.
The structure of each character (up and down, left and right, semi-enclosed, top, middle and bottom, left, middle and right), layout (compact, stretched), and strokes (type, length, inclination, starting and ending points) are all Observe carefully and keep the key points in mind.
3. Copy.
You can conduct preliminary imitation exercises on the strokes and frame structure of the characters, and try to completely overlap them with the copybooks.
4. Pro.
Write on the spot and write by yourself against the copybook, which is more difficult but has a significant effect on improving ability. Try to be "similar in appearance" first. Over time, they will naturally become "similar in spirit".
5. Compare.
After finishing writing, compare it with the copybook to find the difference.
6. Use.
The words you practice should be applied in life.
Things to note when practicing hard-pen regular script:
1. Font selection: Beginners are advised to learn regular script first.
2. Calligraphy practice is slow to produce results. A word needs to be practiced many times to form muscle memory, so you must have enough patience and perseverance to persevere.
3. Think while practicing. Combined with the above methods, observe and think throughout the whole process of practice.
4. Regarding writing tools, although pens, gel pens, etc. can be used, if you use a fountain pen, the pen tip has a certain degree of elasticity, which can better reflect the strokes of the pen and make writing more comfortable. Beginners can Consider using one (a pencil is better for children).
5. For writing paper, you can choose practice paper with a square grid or a rice grid. It is not recommended for beginners to use lined paper or white paper. Regarding the material of the paper, be careful not to choose one that absorbs too much ink.