brush and ink; writing and drawing
A literary term referring to the tools of calligraphy and painting, or by extension the act of writing or drawing. Rare in everyday language; more common terms are 筆墨 (ひつぼく) or simply 筆と墨.
He was fond of brush and ink, and enjoyed calligraphy and painting.
この文房具店では翰墨の品々を扱っている。
This stationery shop carries items for brush and ink.