Because the pen is a common writing tool in hard pen calligraphy, it has the advantages of smooth writing, obvious trajectory and easy control. Pen can also be cheaper and more convenient to use, so it has become one of the main writing tools of hard pen calligraphy.
In hard pen calligraphy, the writing effect of the pen is more natural, the shape is more changeable, and it can show different textures and styles, so it is deeply loved by the majority of calligraphy lovers.
China's calligraphy enjoys a high reputation in the world and is regarded as one of the treasures of China's traditional culture. Chinese character writing and calligraphy theory both contain profound cultural connotations and philosophical wisdom, and are important components of China culture.
Hard pen calligraphy history:
China's calligraphy has a history of thousands of years, but it generally refers to brush calligraphy. However, more than 20,000 pages of hard-pen calligraphy in Dunhuang suicide note were discovered, which traced the history of China's hard-pen calligraphy back to more than 2,000 years ago. These manuscripts are mostly paper and silk, and there are more than a dozen ancient national languages, especially regular script, running script, running script and cursive script.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions of Shang Dynasty, who used hard pen tools such as bamboo, wood, bones and horns to dip in ink, including the characters later cast or engraved on bronzes, also belongs to the category of hard pen writing. Although it was only recorded with tools such as carving knives, it was indeed the earliest record of hard pen writing, so it can be said that the history of hard pen writing is at least 3500 years.