Calligraphy paper types and names

The following are some common types and names of paper used in calligraphy:

1. Xuan paper: Xuan paper is one of the most famous and widely used papers for calligraphy, and is also the main paper used in traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy art. Xuan paper has a unique texture and permeability that brings out the ink color and ink effect of calligraphy works.

2. Rice Paper: Rice paper is a kind of calligraphy paper with yellowish ink color and obvious texture. It is made from rice as the main raw material and has a certain degree of ink absorption and moderate brush strokes.

3. ancient writing paper: ancient writing paper is a kind of antique calligraphy paper, usually yellow or tea-colored surface, rough texture and slightly uneven. It is often used for writing regular script or imitating ancient works.

4. Semi-raw Xuan paper: Semi-raw Xuan paper is a kind of thicker, harder texture Xuan paper, commonly used for writing big seal script and running script. It has good tension and toughness and is suitable for calligraphers with stronger strokes.

5. Dragon Hair Xuan paper: Dragon Hair Xuan paper is a kind of Xuan paper coated with fine fluffy dragon hair fibers on the surface to make its texture more obvious and three-dimensional. It is characterized by tangled ink and clear lines and is widely used for the practice and creation of regular and running script.

6. Cursive paper: Cursive paper is a rougher paper made from bamboo pulp, with a slightly rough and uneven surface. It is often used for practicing and creating cursive script, and can reflect the unique flow and flavor of cursive script.

7. Inlaid white paper: Inlaid white paper is a kind of paper used for drawing eyebrows and seals. It is usually white or light gray in color and relatively hard, making the lines of the drawing or seal clear and distinct.

The above are some common types and names of calligraphy paper. Different calligraphers choose the right paper for writing and creating according to their own habits and preferences, as well as the style and effect of their calligraphy works.