The difference between hard pen calligraphy and soft pen calligraphy

The difference between hard pen calligraphy and soft pen calligraphy lies in the difference of tools and writing methods.

I. Tools and materials

Hard pen calligraphy mainly uses pens, pens, ballpoint pens and signature pens made of hard materials such as metal or plastic. The pen tip is relatively hard, and writing requires a certain degree of strength and skill. Soft brush calligraphy uses soft brush, watercolor pen, oil painting pen, etc. The pen tip is soft and elastic, and writing requires the strength of the wrist and the ability to master strokes.

Second, the form of expression

Hard pen calligraphy pays attention to the quality of strokes and the fluency of lines. The font is more standardized, the writing speed is faster and the visual effect is clear. Soft-pen calligraphy pays more attention to the change of strokes and the expression of emotions, with random fonts and slow writing speed, which has unique artistic charm and visual effects.

Third, the application field

Hard-pen calligraphy is widely used in modern society, such as signature, official document writing, notes, exams and so on. Its characteristics of standardization, neatness and readability make it widely used in daily life and work. Soft pen calligraphy pays more attention to the expression of artistic and cultural connotations, such as calligraphy works, inscriptions and paintings. Its unique artistic charm and cultural value make it occupy an important position in cultural inheritance and development.

Similarities between hard pen calligraphy and soft pen

First of all, artistry and culture

Calligraphy, whether hard or soft, is an important part of China traditional culture, with profound cultural connotation and artistic value. They all seek to express the beauty and charm of words, and show the unique artistic charm of calligraphy through elements such as strokes, structure and layout.

Second, expressiveness and aesthetics.

Hard pen and soft pen have their own uniqueness in expressing the expressive force and aesthetic feeling of words. Hard-pen calligraphy pays attention to simplicity, fast writing speed, giving people a uniform feeling, while soft-pen calligraphy pays more attention to the connection and integration of strokes, which is expressive and gives people a flowing visual enjoyment. Both hard pen and soft pen emphasize awe and respect for words, and express beautiful feelings through words.

Third, cultivate one's self-cultivation.

Hard pen or soft pen, practicing calligraphy requires patience, concentration and meditation. In the process of practice, people can temporarily forget their troubles and pressures, concentrate on the structure of each stroke and word, and feel the rhythm and rhythm of calligraphy. Practice helps to improve people's psychological quality and self-cultivation, and cultivate a calm and meticulous character.