/r/shufa

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A subreddit dedicated to Chinese calligraphy (includes Japanese/Korean calligraphy too).

/r/shufa

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Translation please

2 Comments
2024/04/02
13:01 UTC

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mouse calligraphy(?) lol

I was bored out of my mind so i wrote the character for biang biang noodles in seal script

turned out relatively great considering i did this with a mouse

https://preview.redd.it/rtn3wzzepaqc1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=c58dc26c5e0eb7f692fbda340ae039449f9e995a

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2024/03/24
14:52 UTC

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Text for an illustration

Hello! Im trying to make some calligraphy for a digital illustration. I try to stay true to the stroke order and everything but digital brushes are less responsive than real ones, so its been difficult... :,)

I you could give me any feedback I'd be very grateful

https://preview.redd.it/w4ex228ljqpc1.png?width=250&format=png&auto=webp&s=aef97af2f0e4ead70fe3acada888ca81c153c926

3 Comments
2024/03/21
19:03 UTC

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Is this correct

So apparently this is my name in Chinese calligraphy but google says otherwise… seems like this is only part of my name (Francisco)

4 Comments
2024/02/24
23:16 UTC

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I just started and would like some criticism and direction

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2024/02/24
17:42 UTC

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Does calligraphy help out with martial arts?

Since so many of the old masters of Kung Fu styles and the Samurai considered calligraphy as a skill to develop, I'd assume calligraphy must bring some helpful development to martial arts especially with the Chinese Jian and other swords?

5 Comments
2024/02/23
13:51 UTC

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新年快乐 everyone!My calligraphy professor gifted me this hand fan, but I don't recognize the character, looks like 米 + 心 but with a couple missing strokes, plus there's no similar character to this except maybe 悉. Any guesses?

4 Comments
2024/02/10
14:37 UTC

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Can anyone tell me anything about this?

I bought this a few days ago because I liked how it looked. I've tried to do a little research into it, but I've not really found anything. Can anyone tell me anything more about the quality or origin of this work? Thank you!

2 Comments
2024/01/19
16:21 UTC

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Having trouble identifying these letters

Presumably something from Genshin but not sure, I think the first two are 契約 but I'm not sure what the rest are. Some help would be very much appreciated!

2 Comments
2024/01/09
10:30 UTC

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How to carry long rice paper to class safely?

Hello, I am starting a class for calligraphy. The paper I have is quite long and we were asked to buy quite a lot of it. Instead of carrying all of the paper, I would like to safely transport about 20 pages with me to class each time. What is the best way to take it with me, should I roll it into a plastic tube?

It is currently rolled up just like this: https://www.amazon.com/Watercolor-Practice-Japanese-Calligraphy-Thickening/dp/B07Q8TMD4N

4 Comments
2024/01/04
20:24 UTC

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Start of a journey!

Hi people of r/shufa! I’ve recently gotten a calligraphy brush and I am beginning to learn the techniques and styles of asian calligraphy (mostly Chinese and Japanese). Wanted to share my first attempt and I hope to see you again soon!

Ps. I noticed the smear too late and don’t have a seal yet, but I will try better next time and will probably try to make a seal soon!

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2023/12/28
09:08 UTC

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观海听涛 - Watching the ocean and listening to the waves

1 Comment
2023/12/16
00:32 UTC

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運 - Luck; fortune

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2023/11/11
17:24 UTC

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夜 (Night) written in cursive

0 Comments
2023/11/11
14:47 UTC

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I'm so proud with how this one turned out

无意识界 - Heart sutra excerpt

9 Comments
2023/11/01
22:50 UTC

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Brush holding difficulties

Hey everybody! Seems like this is a pretty small sub but I thought I'd try anyways. I've been trying to practice brush control, and was wondering if any of you have tips? I struggle to hold a brush properly for long, I find my hand getting quite uncomfortable. My intuition is that I need to practice to get used to the feeling. I'm very new to chinese calligraphy, but I'm totally absorbed by it! I'd love to hear any thoughts!

5 Comments
2023/10/27
19:03 UTC

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Can anyone tell if the calligraphy artist is amateur or talented? Either way, I like it!

13 Comments
2023/10/16
02:40 UTC

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宝石光泽 gemstone luster

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2023/10/12
14:28 UTC

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Help Using Brush Pen for Writing.

Hello, I am a Chinese beginner who is trying to use a brush pen for normal everyday writing. I struggle with control over the brushpen because I'm simply not used to the motions yet. My characters turn out better when writing larger but how can I improve writing them small with the brushpen? Thank you so much!

2 Comments
2023/10/11
20:46 UTC

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Is it supposed to be way easier to write on newspaper than actual calligraphy paper?

I've been practicing a lot on newspapers, and I find it consistently way easier to work with. Harder to tear, absorbs just the right amount of liquid, and the brush glides on it way more easily. Am I just buying low-quality calligraphy paper, or is this something that everyone experiences?

4 Comments
2023/08/15
20:27 UTC

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寧静致逺

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2023/08/05
10:44 UTC

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Help deciphering art?

Hi, I apologize for not knowing much/if at all about this art form. I just got this piece at a vintage store and was wondering if someone could help me decipher what it means/might mean? I would appreciate any/all help. I can post a better picture as well! Thank you <3

1 Comment
2023/08/03
02:36 UTC

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Good vegan brushes for beginners?

I would like to get a good all-purpose brush to get started (and maybe eventually keep going).

I know that the best brushes are made from animal hair but since I'm vegan, that's a no-go for me. So I wanted to know what to look for in a good synthetic or plant-based brush and where to find one.

If no synthetic/plant brush is ever gonna be as good as a good animal-derived brush, so be it. I will not buy an animal hair brush no matter the effect on my calligraphy.

Given this constraint, what are my best options?

3 Comments
2023/06/10
09:08 UTC

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first try at tangut

kudos to anybody who can decode the line 😜

2 Comments
2023/06/08
03:57 UTC

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龙马精神 - old but full of liveliness

1 Comment
2023/06/07
15:44 UTC

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