如何選擇筆具-軟頭筆 How to Choose Calligraphy Pen - Brush Pen

軟頭筆 Brush Pen是其中一種常見的筆具，容易掌握，色彩多樣，也便於攜帶，很多朋友也喜歡以它來寫Modern Calligraphy。筆者自2017年教授書法，對於為初學者選筆具也有一定要求和執著:)。

坊間有很多不同選擇，例如水彩筆和不同牌子的Brush Pen，當中有大、中、小筆頭的。初學的話，先不要選水彩筆呢，因為它没有回彈力，不容易寫出穩定的幼線。在西洋書法的世界，粗幼線寫得穩定分明是很重要的。比較理想的是先選中型筆頭的Brush Pen，如ZIG Fudebiyori或Zebra Mildliner，它比大筆頭易控制，寫出來的粗幼線對比較大，學生們容易觀察到自己壓筆位置是否準確。小筆頭相對便没那麼明顯了，但經過了初學階段，也是很好的選擇，如Pentel的Brush Sign Pen。

好消息是，來上我的實體課，我會為學生準備好最合適的筆具，同學們來安心上課就好了，「工欲善其事 必先利其器」是很重要的！

利申： 筆者可没有為品牌賣廣告呢，只是純分享已 :)

Brush Pen is one of the most common and accessible tools for calligraphy. It’s easy to control, comes in a wide range of colors, and is highly portable—making it a fauvorite among many who practice Modern Calligraphy. I’ve been teaching calligraphy since 2017, and I have clear standard to choose pens for my beginner students :)

There are many options on the market, such as water brushes and various brands of brush pens, with large, medium, and small nibs. If you have no prior experience, I’d recommend holding off on water brushes for now, as they lack bounce and snap, making it harder to produce consistent thin lines. In the world of Western calligraphy, achieving clean, distinct thin and thick strokes is essential. A medium-nib brush pen, like the ZIG Fudebiyori or Zebra Mildliner, is a great starting point. It’s easier to control than a large-nib pen, yet still offers a noticeable contrast between thick and thin strokes, helping beginners clearly see if they’re applying the right amount of pressure. Small-nib brush pens such as Pentel Brush Sign Pen don’t show this big contrast, but once you've mastered the basics, they become a fantastic option.

The good news is—when you come to my in-person class, I’ll prepare the most suitable pens for you. Just come and enjoy the learning process. Picking the right tools is the first step to achieve the goal!

Disclaimer: It's not advertisement for any brand. Just sharing from experience sincerely :)