The general term for inscriptions in the Northern Dynasties is characterized by strong brushwork and strong fonts. Kang Youwei said that there are ten beauties in Weibei, which summarized the artistic characteristics of Weibei calligraphy, such as vigorous, simple and natural. The existing characters in Wei Bei are regular script, so these regular script inscriptions are sometimes called "Wei Kai".
Lishu, also called Han Li, is a solemn font commonly used in Chinese characters. Its writing effect is slightly wide and flat, the horizontal painting is long and straight, and it is rectangular, paying attention to "silkworm head and goose tail" and "twists and turns".
Regular script and running script, different calligraphers have different characteristics, it is difficult to summarize them one by one, and you need to know them in detail.
The five major calligraphy styles are seal script and cursive script.
Beginners should learn block letters. Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan and Ou Yangxun are all good choices with different styles, depending on which one you like. Regular script is the basis of cursive script.
Official script can also be written. Cao Quanbei and Zhang Qianbei are two completely different styles. As an introduction, it is optional.