Write 3500 regular script with a calligraphy pen

Author: Liu Jingxiang
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book adopts a combined learning method of tracing and copying to master the penstroke paths and rhythm of up-and-down movements during connected writing. This enables learners to apply their pen control accurately during copying without distortion, making it highly practical for practicing the handwriting of 3,500 common characters. Once learned, it can be used anytime. By practicing one page daily and exercising 5 days a week, learners can complete all exercises within a semester (19 weeks). It is convenient for learners to use as a textbook to track progress and also for teachers to guide instruction. This book is a supplementary workbook for Mastering 3,500 Standard Regular Script Characters in Calligraphy. Starting with regular script, it lays a solid foundation. After mastering regular script, learners can further study cursive script to achieve smooth, fluid penstrokes and dynamic character forms, thereby improving their writing skills. This will accelerate writing speed, enhance work efficiency, and meet the needs of social activities.
In regular script, each stroke in every character is independently started and ended. However, cursive script differs—except for the strokes "" and "," all other strokes in cursive script use backtracking and hairlines (ligatures) to connect multiple strokes. Therefore, during the continuous, fluid penstrokes of cursive writing, mastering the correct method of connecting strokes and possessing strong pen control are fundamental skills for writing well in cursive script.