How many formats are there for group fan writing?

Group fan writing usually has three common formats.

The first is to take a square from the circle, that is, draw a square grid and write it on the circle sector. This format, taking the circle as the square, is more suitable for writing regular end block fonts.

The second is round. This is an attached writing method, that is, writing according to the arc of the round fan, with arbitrary length and no choice. This format is suitable for writing cursive scripts that run away.

The third is the separation of left and right. That is, the center of the round fan is empty and blank, and the writing is left and right, which is self-contained and corresponds to each other. This format is probably related to the original structure of the round fan. Because the earliest paper round fan had a wooden handle running up and down in the middle, the round fan became a left and right semicircle.

These three formats are commonly used in circular fan writing. As a form of fan calligraphy, they have special value. Therefore, calligraphers of past dynasties often love to write round fans in their calligraphy creation.