What does the main pen in the brush mean?

Brush is an important tool in China traditional culture, which is widely used in calligraphy, painting and other fields. A brush consists of a pen holder and a pen tip, in which the pen holder is called the "main pen". The main pen plays a vital role in the writing brush, which determines the holding style, writing style and writing result of the writing brush. Therefore, the main pen in the brush is regarded as the soul of writing, and the quality and use effect of the brush are closely related to the quality and variety of the main pen.

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.