What are the main calligraphy brush types?
Calligraphy brushes divide by hair stiffness and tip shape: stiff wolf or weasel hair for sharp strokes, soft goat hair for large flowing characters, and blended hair for a middle ground. Tip shape — pointed, rounded or split — decides the line quality more than size does.
Hair stiffness
Stiff hair (weasel, wolf, some synthetic) holds a sharp point and springs back, which suits small regular script and precise strokes. Soft hair (goat) carries more ink and releases it slowly, which suits large characters and cursive script where the stroke flows.
Tip shape and size
A pointed tip produces a fine entry and exit; a rounded tip holds more ink for broad strokes. Size is quoted by the diameter of the hair at the ferrule and by the hair length. For a beginner set, one stiff medium and one soft large brush covers most practice.
What we make
Calligraphy and writing brushes are part of our range, including sets with a glass pen or gift packaging for retail. Handles can be wood, bamboo or lacquered, and the set presentation is usually what decides the retail price.
Common questions
What is a wolf hair brush?
In the brush trade "wolf hair" usually denotes weasel hair, chosen for stiffness and a sharp point. It is not hair from a wolf.
Can calligraphy brushes be sold as gift sets?
Yes. Sets with a case or a glass pen are common retail configurations, and the packaging drives most of the price difference.