(1) Regular script strokes are independent and complete, and running script strokes are convenient and simple. When writing running script, some small strokes in regular script can be omitted or changed without affecting the basic strokes and the outline of the whole word.
(2) Regular script is even and steady, and running script is smooth. Generally speaking, regular script is complete with pen, so the three processes of starting, running and receiving are distinct everywhere, while running script is different. Because the pen is fluent, the running direction of regular script will change from time to time.
(3) Regular script is folded with a pen, and running script is round with a pen. The style of running script has got rid of the requirement of regular script, and the font size is different; In strokes, the inclination angle increases; In style, indulgence and elegance mask rigor.
(4) Regular script is slow and running script is fast. Because of the fast writing speed of running script, only the basic strokes and body contours of regular script are often preserved, while the brushwork of regular script is diluted in the specific stippling writing.
Layout of running scripts
The layout of running script is different from regular script. Because of its flexible characteristics, running script is more flexible than regular script in pen use and structure. Therefore, the continuity between characters in running script is more prominent than that in regular script, and the spacing between the front and back characters is closer. In addition, the running script has a variety of structural characteristics, so people often use "vertical lines, horizontal columns" to summarize the form of tight spacing and loose spacing of running scripts. The composition layout of traditional running script works has the following categories:
(1) The word spacing is clear and the line spacing is clear. This kind of situation is common in regular script and running script, which is a common way of running script. In this format, the font size changes at will, the thickness of the pen changes obviously, and the relationship between words is vivid and implicit.
(2) words are closely spaced and sometimes connected together. This situation is often because the author feels that he can't do his best when controlling the distance between words in the process of writing, so he uses conjunctions to strengthen the effect of gas infiltration. In this way, the whole article seems to have a sense of beauty, but also can get a breather and rest, full of frustration.
(3) The characters are interlinked and the traffic is smooth. Its characteristic is that the paragraph has a thousand miles of potential, all in one breath.
It should be noted that the running script requires not only composition, but also font changes, so that the layout can achieve a highly harmonious and natural performance. A good running script calligraphy works, the font size changes, the weight of the pen, speed, virtual reality, pen and ink adjustment have high requirements. These all need to strengthen training in peacetime. Beginners should pay attention to avoiding deliberate cleverness when practicing running script, so as to make the relationship between words and lines harmonious and natural.