To write a good piece of Chinese calligraphy, you need a good writing brush. To find a good writing brush, the Daiyuexuan Studio is the best place to go.

Founded in 1916 by Dai Yuexuan, a native of Huzhou in Zhejiang province, the studio enjoys fame as the best hand-made, Huzhou-style writing brush shop in Beijing. In 1993, "Daiyuexuan" was listed as one of the time-honored brands in China.

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