The importance of the pen holder when buying a calligraphy pen

The calligraphy pen holder can ignore a piece of calligraphy equipment, but it is definitely an important part of the calligrapher's utensils. The brackets can be made of wood or plastic, and very rare and very fine Venetian glass is also an option, usually combined with metal fittings.

When choosing a calligraphy carriage, you need to consider the following: the mechanism to hold the nib in place and the syringe of the stylus. Some brands have different nibs than other brands and are therefore only suitable for holders of specific manufacturers. The weight and circumference of the pen holder will affect the ease of holding the pen. Some plastic shafts can be very smooth and become smooth after any length of time, causing tension in the hand when the handle is tightened.

Some calligraphers like to hold a pen holder with a cork or a rubber handle with a groove at the position where the finger is holding the barrel. It all depends on the individual calligrapher, you won't know how you feel about a particular pen holder until you feel it in your hand. Some calligraphers like to feel heavy instruments, while others prefer to be light enough to make them feel sharper.

When you buy a calligraphy set, a calligraphy pen holder is included. You don't have to use the one that comes with the kit. In most cases, you can purchase one separately and use the nib that comes with the kit. As mentioned earlier, some pen holders are specific to their manufacturer's own pen tip. For example, the Pelikan nib can only be used with its own stand, as the complexity of the connection includes small metal tabs and interconnected hooks.

It's a good idea to test drive with any pen holder you are considering buying. It should feel comfortable from the first moment, because if you don't feel comfortable holding it before you start writing, it will be very uncomfortable in the future.

If there is a clamping device on the pen holder, you need to make sure it fits snugly without moving. The swaying pen holder is not conducive to making clear straight strokes. Next, check that the nib is aligned with the stand. Any misplacement will prove to be very distracting.

Calligraphy pen holders are not necessarily expensive items. With a high-quality nib, the most conspicuous brackets will be as effective as expensive fancy, as everyone can use them.

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