Calligraphy paper is different from traditional Chinese painting paper. Traditional Chinese painting pays more attention to the change effect of pen and ink level of Xuan paper, while calligraphy pays less attention to this aspect. Although all paper is made of Xuan paper, there are many kinds of Xuan paper, and not every kind of Xuan paper is suitable for calligraphy. There is a kind of health promotion called "calligraphy and painting paper", which is more suitable for calligraphy, but it is not satisfactory for painting, and the effect of pen and ink is difficult to come out. Some manufacturers will indicate "for painting and calligraphy" and "for flowers and birds" on the packaging of rice paper, which can be purchased according to the label. Some raw rice paper emphasizes the infiltration effect of pen and ink, which may not be suitable for calligraphy practitioners. Generally speaking, it is enough to be familiar with publicity. There is not much difference between the two, but it is a problem that different brands of rice paper are easy to use. You should pay attention to health promotion. Try different kinds and brands of Xuan paper to find out the paper suitable for your own use. In addition, everyone has everyone's habits, and habits are different. You should choose paper according to your own habits and preferences.
There are several possibilities for painting ink. First, improper use of paper, suitable for painting freehand brushwork Chinese painting, painting effect is strong. This kind of paper is difficult to master. Try changing paper, for example, buy some pens marked "for painting and calligraphy" and find the paper that suits you. The second is the control of ink. Is there too much water in the ink? Did you add water to the ink? You can buy a higher concentration with ink, and the concentration is usually marked on the ink. You can grind more ink yourself. Third, when writing, the paper is lined with felt. The function of felt is to hold ink and absorb water. If there is no felt or other things lining it, it is easy to get inked.