It is more suitable to use Langhao pen and Jianhao pen (made from a mixture of Langhao and Yanghao) for running script, because in the process of writing, the movement of the brush is reflected in various forms of pointillism. More obvious.
What is the font of running script?
1. Running script is a calligraphy style between regular script and cursive script. It is used to make up for the slow writing speed of regular script and the difficulty of legibility of cursive script. generated. Generally speaking, writing that is more free and flowing, close to cursive script, is called Xingcao; writing that is more upright and steady, close to regular script, is called Xingkai script.
2. Characteristics of the writing style of running script: use circular turns instead of square folds; use stippling to expose the edge of the paper; use simple strokes instead of complicated stippling; use flat sides instead of flat; use outlines , pick, and pull the thread to strengthen the echo between the points and the painting.
3. The structural characteristics of running script: both large and small, each character is different in size, there is a link between the pens of a word, and the connection between words, there are breaks and connections, and they echo each other. , both actual and intentional connections; blending of shades and shades, the first character of the ink color should be thick, the last character should be dry, the lines should be long, thin, short and thick, appropriate weight, and alternate shades;
A combination of contraction and expansion , generally the short lines are for closing, the long lines are for opening, most of them are closing on the left and releasing on the right, closing on the top and releasing on the bottom, returning to the front is closing, and the side front is releasing; the density is appropriate, usually dense at the top and sparse at the bottom, dense at the left and sparse at the right , dense inside and sparse outside.
4. The world considers "Lanting Preface", "Nephew Memorial Manuscript" and "Hanshi Tie" collectively as "the three major running scripts in the world". Among them, "Lanting Preface" has the style of Ya Shi Superman, "Nephew Memorial Manuscript "" has the style of a sage and wise man, and "Han Shi Tie" has the style of a scholar and scholar.
Key points for learning running script
1. To learn running script, you must first get rid of the rules of regular script, such as starting the pen and hiding the edge, there must be a change of lifting and pressing at the turning point, and the strokes of the hook must be paused first. Then pick it out, etc., and try to forget and get rid of it when studying. Running script emphasizes smoothness, while hard-pen running script advocates smooth writing, and the fonts are generally in compliance with the standards. This is good running script.
2. Carefully carry out the tomb visit and master the writing techniques and knotting rules of running script. You can practice calligraphy with brush calligraphy, or you can practice hard-pen calligraphy with reduced copies. The brush calligraphy is carefully carved, while the hard-brush calligraphy requires repeated consideration, from large to small, and then from small to large, which is very beneficial to enhancing the understanding of calligraphy learning.
3. Post and read. When practicing running calligraphy, it is very important to read the calligraphy. Before writing the calligraphy, carefully observe and figure out the stippling, brushwork, structure and charm of the characters in the calligraphy. Take them into consideration and keep them in mind, and then practice the calligraphy.
4. Practice frequently and practice makes perfect. From one word to a paragraph, from a few words, a line to an article, gradually master the rules of running script. You must be good at absorbing nutrients from many aspects, such as celebrity inscriptions, business plaques, etc. The more you practice, the more you will gradually form Your own running script style.