First, the origin of wolf brush
The history of wolf brush can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, when weasel brush was often used. Later, with the changes of the times, wolf hair gradually replaced weasel hair and became one of the main raw materials for making brush. The name of wolf brush comes from wolf hair, because the nib of wolf brush should be made of wolf hair, so as to ensure the softness and elasticity of the nib.
Second, the production process of Langham House brush
1. Material selection
The making process of Langhao brush is a great test of the experience and skill of the pen maker. First of all, we should choose wolf hair with good texture and uniform hair length. Wolf hair is generally about 5 cm long. If it is too short or too long, it is not suitable for writing brush.
clean
After selecting wolf hair, clean it. The purpose of cleaning is to remove impurities and grease from hair. The cleaning method is relatively simple, just need to clean with water and detergent.
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The cleaned wolf hair should be sharpened. Grinding stones and sandpaper are needed in sharpening knives. First, grind the shape of the nib with a grindstone, and then grind it with sandpaper to make the nib smoother.
Make a pen
After grinding the nib, you can start making pens. The process of making a pen requires a pen holder, a pen cover and a pen tip. First put the nib on the pen holder, and then fix it with the pen holder. The key to pen making lies in the shape and elasticity of the pen tip, which requires the pen maker to have enough experience and skills.
Third, the use of wolf brush.
The use of Langhao brush is similar to other brushes, but because of its good softness and elasticity, Langhao brush performs better in calligraphy and painting. When using wolf brush, we should pay attention to keep the pen tip moist, so as to ensure the smooth and natural handwriting.