New Concept Hard Pen Tang Poetry with Pictures Calligraphy Book Regular Script

Author: Ni Jundong
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The "New Concept Gold Award Calligraphy Series" collects the works of renowned calligraphers and introduces emerging calligraphers who have won gold or special awards in various calligraphy competitions. With the principle of innovative spirit and applying the old to the new, this series aims to bridge the gap between practicality and appreciation to meet the diverse needs of calligraphy enthusiasts. This workbook is one of the books in the series.
Calligraphy Holding Method and Writing Posture
1. Holding the Pen
There are many types of hard pens, and the methods of holding them vary. Pens such as fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, and pencils typically use the three-finger holding method. The specific requirements are as follows: Hold the pen with the right hand, with the thumb, index finger, and middle finger gripping the lower end of the pen shaft, approximately 3 cm away from the tip. The index finger is slightly forward, the thumb slightly backward, and the middle finger supports the pen shaft from the inside. The ring finger and little finger naturally rest below the middle finger and curve toward the palm. The upper end of the pen shaft leans against the highest bone of the index finger, forming a 30°-50° angle between the pen shaft and the paper.
The requirement for holding a hard pen is to achieve "firm fingers and empty palm." Only with firm fingers can one effectively control the lifting and pressing of the pen and the up-and-down movements, allowing the force to reach the tip of the pen from the wrist and fingers. The strength applied when starting to write and the speed of the stroke are achieved through "firm fingers."