Before learning to write Chinese calligraphy, we should first prepare the necessary tools, that is, the pen, ink, paper and inkstone of "Four Treasures of the Study" as the ancients said.
The introduction of brush calligraphy is based on the punctuality of the basic strokes, and according to the advanced order of strokes: point → horizontal → vertical → skimming → grasping → hook → picking → folding, step by step, the psychological methods of using the pen, using the pen, exerting strength, exerting strength and using ink are analyzed in detail. Make beginners fully understand the characteristics of the brush, control the brush flexibly, get familiar with the basic stroke method of the eight-character method in a short time, and cooperate with the structural analysis of ten basic fonts to understand the essentials of font combination, and gradually enter the infinite wonderland of calligraphy.
According to the written materials, it can be divided into: tire brush, wolf brush (wolf hair), rabbit shoulder purple brush (purple hair), deer brush, chicken brush, duck brush, wool brush, pig brush (bristle brush), mouse brush (moustache brush), tiger brush, ox ear brush, stone badger brush and so on. And rabbit hair, wool, etc.
According to the commonly used size, the brush can be simply divided into: lower case, middle case and upper case. The bigger ones are screen pen, couplet pen, bucket pen, pen planting and so on.
According to the elastic strength of bristles, they can be divided into soft hair, hard hair and double-stranded brush.
According to the purpose, it can be divided into brush and paint brush.
According to the shape, it can be divided into round hair and pointed hair.
According to the length of the pen, it can be divided into: long front, center and short front.
Generally speaking, wool quilt is soft and elastic, which is difficult to use; The wolf is healthy, flexible and easy to use; Roujian's pen made of two different animal hairs is called double brush, which is easier to use. It is best to use different styles of writing selectively, and you need to explore it yourself slowly.