1. Choose the right tool: choose a hard pen that suits you, such as a pen and a signature pen. Meanwhile, prepare some paper and ink.
2. Learn basic strokes: the basic strokes of hard pen calligraphy include horizontal, vertical, left, right and dot. You can learn how to write these basic strokes by observing model characters or calligraphy textbooks.
3. Practice basic glyphs: Learn some commonly used Chinese characters, such as "person", "mountain" and "water", and master their structure and stroke order through repeated practice.
4. Pay attention to posture and pen grip: Correct posture and pen grip are very important for writing fluency and beauty. Sit up straight, relax your arms, hold the pen with your thumb, forefinger and middle finger, and keep the nib perpendicular to the paper.
5. Read more works: reading some excellent hard-pen calligraphy works can cultivate the sensitivity to aesthetic feeling and learn some skills and styles from it.
6. Keep practicing: learning hard-pen calligraphy requires persistent practice, and you need a certain amount of time to practice every day to gradually improve your level.
7. Ask for guidance: If possible, you can consult an experienced calligraphy teacher or take a calligraphy class. They can give you more professional guidance and advice.
In short, learning hard pen calligraphy requires patience and perseverance. Through constant practice and accumulation, I believe you will make progress.