There are many kinds of brushes, such as hard pens and soft pens. Hard pen poles are mainly suitable for hard pen fonts such as regular script and running script, while soft pen poles are suitable for soft and clever fonts such as running script and cursive script. In addition, there are all kinds of brushes made of different materials, such as bamboo brush and wolf brush. When using a brush, different main pens will bring different feel and writing effect, so choosing the right main pen is also a crucial link in brush calligraphy.
The preservation and maintenance of the main pen is also an important part of brush calligraphy. First of all, the main pen should be cleaned in time after use, drained and dried to avoid mildew. Secondly, when not in use, the main pen should be placed in a ventilated and dry place to avoid being damp and exposed to the sun. Finally, if the main pen becomes hard and yellow because it is not used for a long time, it can be repaired by soaking in hot water. Keeping the main pen in good condition can not only ensure the writing quality of brush calligraphy, but also prolong the life of the main pen.