This rule is that you must understand the characteristics of different copybooks and compare their advantages and disadvantages repeatedly before you can choose a copybook that is more suitable for you. At the same time, the most important thing is to choose your favorite font style. The so-called "those who know are not as good as those who are good, and those who are good are not as good as those who are happy". Choosing calligraphy itself is a boring thing. If you are not interested in the fonts you practice, you will not stick to them in the end.
One. ? As far as materials are concerned, copybooks can be roughly divided into calligraphy practice molds and paper copybooks. Advantages and disadvantages between the two:
(1) Calligraphy mold:
? Advantages: it can effectively restrain the practitioner's pen action and let him know the shelf and strokes of the copybook font to the greatest extent, just like the new leather shoes he just bought;
? Disadvantages: it is easy to bind the practitioner's self-play; The price is more expensive, suitable for novices who are well off.
(2) Cover paper copybook
? Advantages: the most traditional way of practicing calligraphy has the advantages of small investment, great effect and strong universality, and is suitable for any stage of calligraphy learning.
? Disadvantages: unable to restrain the practitioner's stroke to the maximum extent, and the effective time is slightly slower than the former. At the same time, due to the need to concentrate during practice, it is easy to cause eye fatigue.
Second, what kind of fonts should I practice?
Every font has his feelings, every calligrapher has his own style, and every calligrapher has his own different tastes.
For example, some people like Pang Zhonghua's neat and beautiful appearance, some people like Tian Yingzhang's elegance and significance, and some people like Si Mayan's rigorous norms; Some people even like the beauty of Lu Zhongnan. ...
In short, look at the font styles of these calligraphers and choose one that suits your taste to practice.