What all such brushes have in common, however, is their flexibility. It is this feature more than any other that allows the calligraphic line to be so fluid and expressive. The ink employed in ...
An curved arrow pointing right. A handmade calligraphy brush, custom made for a master calligrapher, can cost over $1,000. At Hata Bunshindou each brush tip is made by a single artisan.
He wandered through the open-air markets, testing his language skills and admiring the wares – especially items featuring intricate Chinese calligraphy. The brushes (maobi) in all sizes and ...