1. Wolf brush: Wolf brush is one of the most common brushes, which is made from the tail of a wolf. It has the characteristics of good elasticity and strong ink absorption, and is suitable for writing regular script and running script. The price of wolf brush is relatively low, suitable for beginners.
2. Wool brush: Wool brush is made of wool, which is soft and elastic. It is suitable for writing official script and cursive script, and can show unique line changes and pen and ink levels. Wool brushes are moderately priced and suitable for intermediate calligraphy lovers.
3. Purple brush: Purple brush is made of mink hair, delicate and elastic. It is suitable for writing small characters and thin lines, and can show unique ink color changes and details. Zihao brush is expensive and suitable for senior calligraphy lovers and professional calligraphers.
4. ponytail brush: ponytail brush is made of ponytail hair, which is hard and elastic. Suitable for writing big characters and thick lines, and can show unique ink color change and momentum. Ponytail brushes are moderately priced and suitable for intermediate calligraphy lovers.
5. Bamboo shoot brush: Bamboo shoot brush is made of bamboo shoots, which is soft and elastic. It is suitable for writing small characters and thin lines, and can show unique ink color changes and details. Bamboo shoot brush is cheap and suitable for beginners.
Generally speaking, choosing a brush that suits you needs to consider your own calligraphy level and preferences. Beginners can choose a lower-priced wolf brush or bamboo shoot brush, intermediate calligraphers can choose Yang Hao brush or ponytail brush, and advanced calligraphers and professional calligraphers can choose Zihao brush. No matter what kind of brush you choose, you need to practice and explore according to your actual situation, and constantly improve your calligraphy level.