Xuanbi [Anhui Xuancheng Specialty]

What is a publicity pen? Authentic Anhui Xuancheng specialty: Xuanbi

Content summary:Do you want to know what Xuanbi is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Anhui Xuancheng specialty - Xuanbi. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Xuanbi. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xuanbi and the product features of Xuanbi? How did the history of Xuanbi come about? The production method of Xuanbi and how to distinguish its authenticity? Awards and honors for Xuanbi

Basic Introduction of Xuanbi

Xuanbi is produced in Jing County, Anhui Province (originally under the jurisdiction of Ningguo Prefecture, and its paper production was named after the prefectural capital of Xuancheng, hence the name "Xuanbi"), and is one of the four famous pens in China. According to Han Yu's "Biography of Mao Ying", in 2-3 BC, General Meng Tian of Qin, while traveling south through Zhongshan (a mountainous area in Jing County, Anhui Province), discovered the rabbit fat and long hair here. He used bamboo as a tube and made an improved brush based on the original bamboo pen. It was popular in the Tang and Song dynasties, and there were famous calligraphers. After the Yuan Dynasty, Hubi gradually became popular, while Xuanbi gradually declined. After the reform and opening up, Xuanbi gradually regained its vitality

Sharp, round, even, and healthy; Carefully selected materials and meticulously crafted; Wool is pure and durable, combining rigidity and flexibility

The production method of Xuan Pen

The production of Xuan Pen not only focuses on material selection, but also pays attention to craftsmanship. It can be divided into five parts: basin, set, pen repair, inspection, and ball installation. It can be further divided into more than ten processes, including soaking, fermentation, soft pen, selection, separation, maturation, head tying, pen cover, easy pen, and engraving, with more than 70 operating procedures, rather than being done by one person or overnight. This includes the hardships and fatigue of pen craftsmen, especially the need for meticulous and precise pen repair and inspection. A high-quality propaganda pen needs to be repeatedly repaired multiple times and checked with a magnifying glass

How to distinguish between genuine and fake Xuanbi

To identify ancient pens, it is necessary to first have a systematic understanding and recognition of the preserved relics and the history of ancient pens from different eras, distinguish the upper and lower limits of pen history, distinguish the regions where pens were made, and grasp the imperial products of each era. Next, check whether the pen is intact or damaged. Then focus on the decoration of the pen tube, whether there are engravings by famous pen makers, whether there are gifts and inscriptions from famous people. To identify and distinguish the historical characteristics and personal styles of famous pen makers and celebrities, one must have rich scientific and cultural knowledge in order to determine their cultural heritage value. Every cultural relic appears as a

item. As long as we enrich our knowledge and humbly seek advice from others, we will improve our ability to distinguish

Awards and honors for Xuanbi

In the second batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List announced by the Ministry of Culture, the "Xuanbi Production Techniques" list includes another literary treasure selected for the national "Intangible Cultural Heritage" list after China's "Xuan Paper Production Techniques"