Although it is said that those who are good at calligraphy do not choose pens, but if you can't even write well, a pen can knock you down (I can't help but recall the sad history and wow wow wow). There are many hard-pen writing instruments on the market, such as ballpoint pens, gel pens, fountain pens, etc. Moreover, the writing experience of pens made of different materials is different. Ballpoint pens write smoothly, pencils have both soft and hard properties, and fountain pens have strong friction.
Among so many types of writing instruments, each has its own advantages and disadvantages, but some have been gradually eliminated and are rarely used. Let’s talk about the characteristics of each pen. For beginners, how can they find the right pen to practice calligraphy?
1. Ballpoint pen
Ballpoint pens are rarely used to practice calligraphy nowadays. The reason is that the water outlet is too dull or too slippery, and the writing experience is poor. Compared with fountain pens and gel pens, they are far behind. Moreover, after writing with some ballpoint pens, the pen water dries slowly, and the hand will become dirty if it is accidentally applied. This is simply a taboo for Virgos.
2. Pencil
The advantage of pencils is that they are erasable, both soft and hard, and can express line changes richly. There are a lot of them sold in stationery stores and the prices are not expensive. It is recommended that when we are beginners, we first use a pencil to train our pen control ability and learn to use flexible and appropriate force from the palm and wrist, and then switch to a pen to continue practicing.
Moreover, when primary school students practice calligraphy, they always use pencils at the beginning, usually HB/2B Zhonghua brand pencils. However, pencils are easy to break, so sharpen several spare pencils before you start practicing to avoid interrupting the experience of practicing calligraphy by sharpening them in the middle. There are also some pencils whose refills are very hard and the handwriting is light. These pencils are not suitable for practicing calligraphy. Try to avoid this kind of pencil when choosing.
3. Gel pen
The lines of the gel pen are smooth and the use effect is very good. The gel pens of model 0.5 and 0.7 have the best writing effect. The former is suitable for daily writing, and the latter is suitable for calligraphy practice. In comparison. The 0.3 gel pen is too thin, and the strokes are not full enough; the 1.0 gel pen is too thick, and the ink will be uneven when writing, and ink spots are prone to appear. Moreover, the gel pen is easy to carry and lasts a long time. You can take it with you wherever you go. The price is also cheap. Even if one pen is broken, it only costs two or three yuan to go to a stationery store to choose another one of the same type. If you are not satisfied with the quality of the pen, you can just replace it and you won’t feel bad about throwing it away.
4. Pen
Compared with fountain pens and gel pens, the damping of the pen tip will cause greater friction, so the line performance is more stable, close to the performance effect of a brush. Ordinary fountain pens and 0.7 gel pens have the closest performance. You can choose either fountain pens or gel pens to practice calligraphy. If you want to practice pen control, a fountain pen is better. However, the disadvantage of fountain pens is that they are inconvenient to carry and require frequent refilling. Although there are ink bags now, they are still not as portable as gel pens. Another feature is that because the gel pen has a ball, it can write 360 degrees without blind spots, which is something that fountain pens cannot do.
If I had to choose, I would still choose a fountain pen, because every time I write with a fountain pen, it brings me a different feeling. Buying a pen can keep it for a long time, and it will gradually develop feelings and memories. Every time you fill it with ink, wash it, disassemble it, and write it, it slowly becomes a feeling. Of course, both fountain pens and gel pens are the best choices for practicing calligraphy. You can choose according to your own preferences.
Now that we have introduced the pen, let’s talk about the paper for calligraphy practice:
1. familiarity
Familiar Xuan. It is a raw material dyed with rubber alum and has the characteristics of not permeating after being soaked with water. It is not advisable to store cooked xuan for a long time. If it is stored for a long time, it needs to be removed, and local ink bleeding will occur. Often used in calligraphy and painting creation.
The cooked rice paper used for this review has one side that is smooth and one that is rough. As for which side to use, it’s up to you. There are advantages and disadvantages to both sides. This time, I used the smooth side, so writing is smooth and has a slight sense of damping. , when using Baile Smiley Face to write, the little white hairs are drawn, and the writing is white. A thicker pen tip is more suitable. The gel pen has no pressure on cooked rice paper. It is very easy to write. I like to use gel pens. Friends who practice calligraphy can consider Shuxuan, but of course friends who practice calligraphy are more suitable.
I bought 100 copies for 17 yuan, with an average of 0.17 per piece. Of course, this is just an ordinary cooked propaganda. Good cooked propaganda is not at this price, hahaha. The main reason is that it is very big. How can I describe this size? It is a splicing of three high school Chinese textbooks. So big.
The back of the cooked rice paper is very thin, so you can clearly see the words written on the front, but you can't write on the back. It feels a bit wasteful, but it doesn't matter if you don't mind writing.
2. Pomelo paper vertical lines
The paper is very thick and feels very tactile. It doesn't feel light and fluffy when held in your hand. You can hear a crisp sound when you shake it.
The vertical line model is very good for writing calligraphy. The pen writes smoothly without any damping, and the ink does not fly out. It can be said that it is very suitable for pen writing. Whether it is a gel pen or a pencil, the writing feeling is very good. But there is a small drawback that the handwriting dries a bit slowly. The color ink test effect is very good, the ink will not bleed, and the most important thing is that it can produce sheen, which is good news for color ink lovers. If you don’t practice calligraphy, it is also good to use it for color test.
4.8 per serving, 20 sheets per serving. The average price is 0.24 per piece. Thinking about it, you can practice calligraphy and try out colors. This price is very good.
On the back of the pomelo paper, you can vaguely see the words, but it does not affect the secondary use of the back, making a small contribution to environmental protection~
3. Pomelo paper small grid
The paper quality is still very good, and the small grid can correct the crooked fonts. Just follow the grid and line up~ neatness is not a problem. These small grids can also help you make some plans and better divide the sections when practicing calligraphy. For example, practice part of the strokes and part of the whole calligraphy. Friends with obsessive-compulsive disorder are in luck.
You still can’t see the words on the back, so it can be used twice, but you can’t see the small grid anymore, so you can only use it freely on the back~
4. Pomelo paper rice grid
Everyone knows that the rice-shaped grid is very suitable for calligraphy practice, but its very considerate feature is the stapling line. Once it is nailed, you can flip through it to check the problems you have in your calligraphy practice, and you can also witness your progress. It is very considerate. The back is perfect and spotless. Second use is not a problem.
5. The thick and smooth version of the pen and ink park
The paper is a bit brittle, the horizontal lines are a bit blurry, and the logo is too. I wonder if I bought a fake. The writing is smooth, slightly damped, and the ink dries very quickly. The writing feel is similar to that of beige eye protection paper.
The price is 8.5 yuan, 50 sheets, 0.17 yuan each. The price is not bad, and it doesn’t hurt to use it hhh. The back is more transparent, but it doesn't affect secondary writing. Not suitable for color testing, the color is relatively heavy and the surface of the paper will be fluffy.
6. Rough version of pen and ink park rice grid
The rough version is, yes, really rough, so that the paper is thin and quite soft. The writing experience can only be described as full of damping. It feels scratchy both when touching and writing. Emmm, it is very consistent with the positioning of the rough version. .
7.7 yuan for 50 sheets, 0.16 yuan per piece. Such rough paper is comparable to some school-issued homework books, but it is not ruled out that some friends like to write on paper with this kind of feel ~ because the paper is very thin, and the rough surface will bleed more easily Ink, so it lives up to expectations and the ink bleeds. If you are a friend who writes with a heavy pen, the back cannot be used twice. Friends who use gel pens will find that there are bulges on the back, and they feel like little bumps ~ which reminds me of the exercise books from my school days.
As for the choice of the above-mentioned paper, these are all possible, and they are all sold by certain treasures. You can go and take a look at them. No matter what, if you choose the right paper and pen, you will get twice the result with half the effort when practicing calligraphy.
