Wolf hair, as its name implies, is a brush made of wolf hair. Langhao has the characteristics of good elasticity and rhythmic brushwork. Suitable for writing large characters, cursive strokes and other fonts that require large strokes. Lang Hao's brush strokes are flexible and can show the smooth change of pen and ink. It is a common brush in calligraphy.
Wool is a brush made of wool. Compared with wolf hair, wool is softer and its brush strokes are relatively gentle. Yang Hao is suitable for writing neat fonts, such as regular script and running script. Sheep's brush strokes are soft, and the flow and shape of pen and ink can be controlled more finely when writing, showing delicate and clear lines.
Double-stranded brush is a kind of brush that combines wolf hair and wool. Double-sided brushes usually match wolf hair and wool hair on the nib, so that the nib has both the elasticity of wolf hair and the softness of wool. Double brush can not only write large characters, cursive scripts and other fonts that require large strokes, but also write meticulous and neat fonts, which have the advantages of both.
The choice of wolf hair, wool or double Mao Mao pen depends on the need of writing and personal preference. Different brush types will produce different strokes and effects when writing, and can present different calligraphy styles. Calligraphy lovers usually choose their own brush types according to their own experience and understanding of the characteristics of different brushes.
To sum up, Langhao, Yang Hao and double-headed brush are different in the materials and characteristics of brush. Langhao is suitable for writing large characters, cursive strokes and other fonts that require large strokes; Wool is suitable for writing meticulous and neat fonts; Double brush, on the other hand, combines the characteristics of wolf hair and wool, which can not only write large characters, but also write neat fonts. Choosing the right brush type can better show your calligraphy skills and style.