How to choose a small regular script pen that suits you

Introduction: Xiaokai is small character regular script. The small regular script calligraphy font has independent glyphs, precise strokes and dignified postures. Many famous writers from past dynasties have left their ink marks in small regular script, which is still praised today and used as a copybook for calligraphy practice. Writing small regular script has great benefits for physical and mental health; the strokes of small regular script are relatively fine, and the writer must be as careful as dust, calm down, and calm down, in order to achieve the effect of cultivating the mind and character.

If you want to write good small regular script characters, a good small regular script brush is a must. So what are the characteristics of this type of writing brush?

1. The thickness of the pen barrel is suitable for the hand

Calligraphy pays attention to the movement of the brush. When using the brush, the heart, eyes and hands need to cooperate with each other. What is here? The hand is closely related to the feel of holding the penholder. Therefore, the comfort of the small regular script pen holder is very important. The most important thing here is that the thickness is suitable for your hand. The pen barrel should not be too thick, but it should not be too thin. Experience shows that the diameter of the pen barrel is generally acceptable between 0.5-1.0cm, especially a diameter of 0.7 or 0.8cm is the best.

2. The brush tip is preferably made of wolf hair

The raw materials for making the brush tip are mostly wool, weasel tail hair, mountain rabbit hair, stone badger hair, and civet hair. Those made with more than two types of hair are called jianhao pens. The focus here is on the Langhao small regular script brush. Everyone who practices writing brushes knows that weasel tail hair is known as soft gold and is very precious. In addition, there is a shortage of wild weasel tail raw materials that can be used to make brushes. It is difficult to find small regular script brushes made of all weasel tail hairs in the market. In addition, small regular script brushes made from all weasel tail hair are often difficult to control for ordinary people because they are soft, so brush makers often add appropriate amounts of strong hair to the brush to enhance its elasticity.

3. The length of the exposed edge of the pen tip is appropriate

How big a pen tip can be called a small regular script pen? From the perspective of pen making, it is generally divided according to the size of the pen tip. It can be divided into: small regular script, medium regular script and inch regular script. Generally, brushes with an exposed tip length of less than 3.5cm can be used to write small regular script. For example, you can still write small regular script characters with a medium regular script pen, but it is very inappropriate to use a small regular script pen to write middle regular script characters. If you don't have a suitable pen at hand, you can use a large pen to write smaller characters, but avoid using a small pen to write large characters.

4. The characters need to be as sharp as a knife

Although the small regular characters appear to be neat and independent, writing small regular characters also pays attention to the overall style and posture. . Not only should the structure be straight and similar, and the size should be the same, but the momentum of one stroke and the next stroke should echo each other. Correspondingly, the tip of the brush for writing small regular script is required to be sharp and sharp like a knife, not as sloppy as a dull knife, and must be sharp and flexible enough during the strokes.

5. Good elasticity and durability

A good small regular script writing brush should have the characteristics of good elasticity and durability. We all have this experience: holding a good small regular script pen in your hand, you can even write with ease, such as strokes, strokes, and hooks, which are usually difficult to write. The smooth and smooth flow makes people want to practice writing with it every day. . Here, the elasticity of the brush is another factor for good feel. As for the necessity of durability, there is no need to go into details.