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Set of 6 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes 23 cm Bamboo Handle Soft Hair Various Tip Sizes For Calligraphy and Ink Painting

Set of 6 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes 23 cm Bamboo Handle Soft Hair Various Tip Sizes For Calligraphy and Ink Painting

Traditional Chinese brushes for writing characters and painting with ink. Six tip sizes for fine lines and bold strokes, with a hanging loop for easy drying. Full description
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Set of 6 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes 23 cm Bamboo Handle Soft Hair Various Tip Sizes For Calligraphy and Ink Painting

Traditional Chinese calligraphy relies on a good brush and this set includes 6 calligraphy brushes with tips of varying sizes. The brushes have a length of approximately 23 cm, making them comfortable to hold in the vertical position typical for writing characters. They are suitable for beginners who are just getting acquainted with calligraphy, as well as for advanced users looking to enhance their toolkit. You can use them for writing Chinese and Japanese characters, for ink painting, and for free painting on rice paper. This set is a practical foundation for home practice, courses, and school teaching.

The tips are made with light and brown hair and vary in thickness and length. Smaller and slimmer tips are ideal for fine lines, small writing, and details, while larger and fuller tips can handle bold strokes and filling areas. The soft hair absorbs ink and watercolour well and flexibly adapts to hand pressure while writing. With different sizes in one set, there is no need to purchase brushes individually, and you can easily switch between fine and bold strokes during work. Beginners will find it beneficial to start with the medium sizes and gradually add the smallest and largest tips. Each brush has a label on the handle and a cord loop at the end.

  • Type – Chinese calligraphy brushes for writing and painting
  • Quantity – 6 brushes with tips of various sizes
  • Length – approximately 23 cm
  • Handle – bamboo with a black ferrule at the tip
  • Hair – soft, light and brown depending on the tip size
  • Hanging – cord loop at the end of the handle
  • Usage – calligraphy, ink painting, watercolour, practice writing characters
  • Contents – 6 calligraphy brushes

Before first use, it is advisable to gently soak the tip in lukewarm water and loosen it with your fingers. After each writing or painting session, rinse the brush in clean water, gently squeeze out excess water, and shape the tip to a point. You can dry it by hanging it by the loop with the tip down, allowing water to drain and the hair to retain its shape. Do not leave the brushes standing with the tip in water for long periods, and do not store them damp in a closed case. When used regularly, it helps to use each brush for only one type of ink or paint and allow it to air dry freely away from direct sunlight and heat sources after use.

This set of six Chinese brushes offers everything needed for initial steps in calligraphy as well as for regular practice. Brushes with a bamboo handle fit well in the hand, and the various tip sizes cover fine lines and broad strokes. The practical hanging loop facilitates drying and storage on a stand. The set is suitable as equipment for personal creation, for art courses, and as a gift for lovers of Asian culture and handwritten art. By purchasing, you will acquire a complete set of brushes for traditional ink writing and painting.

Price incl. VAT €19.61