(1) calligraphy mold. Wordboards like Good Word Pass all belong to this category.
(2) paper copybooks. That is, our common paper copybooks have two different types: red copybooks and cover copybooks.
(2) Advantages and disadvantages of practicing molds and paper copybooks:
(1) Calligraphy mold:
Advantages: it can effectively restrain the practitioner's pen action and let him know the shelf and strokes of the copybook font to the greatest extent, just like the new leather shoes he just bought;
Disadvantages: it is easy to restrict the self-development of practitioners; The price is more expensive, suitable for novices who are well off.
(2) Cover paper copybook
Advantages: the most traditional way of practicing calligraphy has the advantages of small investment, great effect and strong universality, and is suitable for any stage of calligraphy learning.
Disadvantages: unable to restrain the practitioner's stroke to the maximum extent, and the effective time is slightly slower than the former. At the same time, due to the need to concentrate during practice, it is easy to cause eye fatigue.
Second, what kind of fonts should I practice?
This is also a question that varies from person to person. Because every font has his feelings, every calligrapher has his own style, and every calligrapher has his own different tastes.
For example, some people like Pang Zhonghua's neat and beautiful appearance, some people like Tian Yingzhang's elegance and significance, and some people like Si Mayan's rigorous norms; Some people even like the beauty of Lu Zhongnan. ...
In short, look at the font styles of these calligraphers and choose one that suits your taste to practice.
(calligraphy is recommended by everyone)
Third, how to choose a pen when practicing calligraphy?
For beginners, what kind of pen to use for practicing calligraphy can be roughly divided into two aspects:
(1) What kind of pen do you choose?
Hard pen writing tools on the market now include pencils, ballpoint pens, pens and gel pens. So, among these various writing tools, which one should beginners use?
(1) Ballpoint pens and gel pens are not recommended. Because the pen tip of ballpoint pen is too slippery and the pen tip of signature pen is too hard, although these writing tools are cheap and convenient, their inherent shortcomings are not conducive to the stroke feeling and pen lifting skills when practicing Chinese characters;
(2) It is recommended to use pens and pencils. Choosing a good pen with moderate price and excellent writing plays an important role in practicing and writing. Recommended [Top Ten Pen Brands in the World (with the origin of pens and simple selection and maintenance methods)], which contains a complete set of pens and selection methods, which is very practical.