Why do so many people write with water-writing cloth?

Shuishubu is a traditional calligraphy practice tool. Its principle is to simulate the process of writing with a brush through the flow of water on the cloth. Practicing calligraphy with water books and cloth has several advantages:

1. Environmental protection: the water-writing cloth can be reused without consuming paper, which is environmentally friendly.

2. Economy: Compared with buying a lot of paper and ink, the initial investment cost of water-writing cloth is lower.

3. Convenience: the water-writing cloth is light and easy to carry, so you can practice writing at any time at home, in the office or when traveling.

4. Effect: Water-writing cloth can simulate the effect of writing with a brush, and for beginners, it can help them better master the ups and downs of strokes.

5. Cultivate patience: Calligraphy is an art that requires patience and concentration. Practicing with water books and cloth can make people pay more attention to each stroke, thus cultivating patience.

6. Tradition: In China, calligraphy is regarded as an important traditional culture, which can be better experienced and passed down by practicing with water books and cloth.

However, water-writing cloth also has its limitations. First of all, its use is limited, and it can only be used for calligraphy practice, not for daily writing. Secondly, the handwriting of water-written cloth will disappear with the passage of time, and it needs to be cleaned and supplemented regularly. Finally, although the writing effect of water-writing cloth is close to that of brush, it can't completely copy the charm and texture of brush.

Generally speaking, water-writing cloth is a very practical tool for practicing calligraphy, which is environmentally friendly, economical and convenient, and is the first choice for many people to practice calligraphy.