Comparison of the core differences between water writing paper and water writing cloth
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1. Material and durability
| Dimensions | Water writing paper | Water Writing Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Base material | Paper (including sanding process), easy to tear and wrinkle | Fiber fabric (such as polyester blend) + imitation Xuan coating, strong tear resistance |
| Service life | Can only be rewritten dozens of times, edges are easily damaged | Can be used repeatedly for more than 10,000 times, wear-resistant and washable |
2. Color rendering and writing experience
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Color development mechanism
- Water writing paper : The paper surface is gray, and gradually turns dark gray after writing with water, with low contrast and single level;
- Water-writing cloth : The cloth surface is close to white, and it immediately shows thick black ink color when it comes into contact with clear water. It supports ink rhythm changes such as dry brush and flying white.
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Touch and pen feedback
- Water-based writing paper : The friction of the paper surface is small, similar to writing with a hard pen, but lacks the "slowness and heaviness" of brushes and rice paper;
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Water Writing Cloth : The imitation Xuan paper coating simulates the ink absorption of Xuan paper. The pen resistance is close to that of real writing and can reflect techniques such as lifting, pressing, and turning.
3. Application scenarios and applicable groups
| type | Advantageous scenarios | limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Water writing paper | Children's graffiti, short-term interest experience, high safety and low cost | Not suitable for professional calligraphy practice, lacks technical training value |
| Water Writing Paper | Beginners can practice long-term copying and pen control, simulate the effect of rice paper and save consumables costs | After high-frequency use, the coating gradually wears away and the color clarity decreases |
4. Suggestions on the selection of professional calligraphy perspectives
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Water writing cloth is closer to traditional tools :
- The ink color can be simulated by adjusting the amount of water, and the dry and moist rhythm between the strokes can be retained, which is suitable for cursive and freehand styles;
- The simulation degree of the characteristics of rice paper (such as dyeing and ink penetration) reaches more than 70%, which is better than the mechanized effect of water writing paper.
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Alternative limitations of water writing paper :
- It is impossible to express the overlapping layers of ink, and the paper surface has poor water absorption, making it difficult to train the core skill of "ink mixing and water control";
- Long-term use may lead to incorrect writing habits (such as too light pressure or too fast speed).
Comprehensive recommendation
- Beginner stage : Use water writing cloth to practice basic strokes and structure, and use a small amount of rough paper to verify the actual ink effect;
- Advanced creation : gradually transition to rice paper and ink to master the complete technical system.