How to inscribe hard pen calligraphy

The lettering method of hard pen calligraphy is as follows:

In hard-pen calligraphy, inscriptions are usually placed in the lower right corner or the bottom center of the work to show the author's name, time, place and other detailed information. At the same time, there are some specific formats and requirements to follow.

As follows:

(1) Signature location. The inscription position of hard pen calligraphy should be in the lower right corner or bottom center of the work, generally a little distance from the edge. If the work itself is relatively small, the signature can be moved up appropriately. In addition, you need to leave enough space when signing, and don't crowd together, so as not to affect the aesthetic feeling.

(2) Name and rank. Hard pen calligraphy should indicate the author's name. Generally, the surname is written first, then the first name. If there is an official rank or title, it should also be indicated. For example: "so-and-so sincerely". If there is no official rank, you can simply write "so-and-so". It should be noted that the name must be clearly written, and there can be no mistakes such as typos.

(3) The name and time of the work. In addition to the name, you need to indicate the name and time of the work. The suggestion of the title of the work is concise and clear, highlighting the theme. Time should be arranged in the order of year, month and day, separated by diagonal lines. For example, "The Six Ancestors Tanjing of Zen Buddhism" in May, 2023 10.

(4) Place and pen name. If necessary, you can also indicate the place of creation and pen name and other information. The place of creation indicates the scenery of which region was referenced, while the pen name represents the author's unique calligraphy style and personality. These two items are not necessary and can be selected as needed.

(5) To sum up, the signature method of hard pen calligraphy should include the author's name, the name of the work, the creation time, the creation place and the pen name. The inscription should be located in the lower right corner or below the center of the work, the format should be standardized and clear, and the font should be neat and dignified to highlight the aesthetic value of the work and the author's personality characteristics.