Difference Between Xingkai and Zhengkai

There are some differences between the Regular Script and the Xing Kai (Cursive Regular Script) in terms of character shape, structure and writing style.

1, character shape and structure

Running Script (Cursive Regular): The running script is a form of cursive script of the regular script, with abbreviated character writing and more elegant strokes. The Regular Script is generally flatter, horizontal and vertical, with large connections and continuous writing between strokes, creating a continuous and smooth writing character.

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Running Script Calligraphy

Correct Regular Script (Regular Script Regular): The Regular Script is a standardized form of Regular Script, with neatly-written characters and a strict structure. The strokes of the Regular Script are more square and neat, and each stroke maintains a certain interval and clarity between them, forming a stable and upright writing characteristic.

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Correct Regular Script Calligraphy

2. Writing Style and Calligraphy Style

Running Script: Running Script pays attention to the speed and smoothness of writing, with rapid writing, thick strokes, and a focus on the expression of thinking in a direct and fluent manner, and it is suitable for occasions when writing is fast and simple, such as Cursive Script and Cursive Script topography, and so on.

Correct Regular Script: Correct Regular Script focuses on standardization and neatness, fine writing, focusing on standardized structure and balanced aesthetics, and is suitable for occasions of neat and fine writing, such as calligraphic works, couplets, and seal cutting.

In general, the Regular Script focuses on writing speed and dashing free expression, focusing on individual feelings and emotions; while the Block Script focuses on writing standardization and structural rigor, emphasizing the overall beauty and art form. Different styles of calligraphy have different characteristics and applications, and choosing the right writing style needs to be decided according to specific needs and personal preferences.

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Characteristics of Blackletter and Clerical Script

1. Characteristics of Blackletter

(1) Thick and thin distinctive: blackletter font strokes thick and thin obvious, compared to other fonts more thick and strong, giving people a sense of stability and strength.

(2) Highly readable: bold fonts have good readability, and their bold features make the outlines of letters and glyphs clearly visible, making the text easier to recognize.

(3) Strong Visual Impact: Due to the boldness and masculine features of bold fonts, bold fonts are able to give a strong visual impact in reading or designing, which can easily attract people's attention.

(4) High degree of contrast: the black and white contrast of bold fonts is obvious, and the strong contrast makes the text more eye-catching, which is conducive to the communication of information.

2. Characteristics of Clerical Script

(1) Strong line changes: Clerical Script has very obvious line changes, thick and thin, straight and curved. The strokes of the characters are carefully designed, and the line changes are rich, free and dynamic.

(2) Strong and powerful: the structure of the official script is strict, and the strokes are mostly straight, flowing hooks, back arcs, etc., which are full of strength and a strong sense of impact. It gives an impression of firmness and strength, showing a kind of perseverance and strong temperament.

(3) Combination of vertical and horizontal: In the combination of characters, the Scribe's script is often paired with horizontal and vertical lines, and the combination of horizontal and vertical lines is much closer. This feature makes the character form of official script look stable and powerful.

(4) Concise and beautiful: Clerical Script pursues a concise writing style and removes some complicated strokes, making the glyphs more concise and clear. At the same time, the strokes of the Scribe's script still maintain a certain degree of elegance, which makes the characters look beautiful and charming.