Pen Grips

[saulyleeplans]

I am having trouble finding the best grip for my pen so that I don't get wobbly lines or hand cramping but I haven't been very successful. Does anyone have any tips?

 

Lee:)

[carlos.q]

Try searching for "tripod grip" in this forum. IMHO the Lamy Safari's beveled grip is excellent for learning a proper tripod grip.

[saulyleeplans]

Thanks will do that now.

[A Smug Dill]

Or you could try a Pilot Penmanship or Pilot Plumix, if you prefer a grip section that is not as thick as on the Lamy Safari.

[WirsPlm]

In addition to how you are holding the pen check to see how tightly you're gripping it, you shouldn't need to hold it tightly at all just enough to steer and move it, but people often have habits of gripping tightly built up from using pencils and ballpoints, try to stretch out and relax your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders if you notice yourself tensing up as you write.

[A Smug Dill]

Plenty of books on penmanship can be found here:

https://www.iampeth.com/rare-books?field_style_tid%5B%5D=24&field_style_tid%5B%5D=25&field_style_tid%5B%5D=31&field_style_tid%5B%5D=29&field_style_tid%5B%5D=26

 

that would offer some instruction/tips on how to hold a pen properly according to different 'schools'.

[Karmachanic]

Are you finger writing? If so I suggest learning to write from the shoulder - arm writing. Then ones fingers are relaxed and not putting unecessary pressure on the section. No cramps.

[putteringpenman]

It sounds like your writing technique and not the pens, might be the issue. I had a similar problem with cramping and pens slipping before I worked on my writing technique.

 

If you're up for the challenge, read The Palmer Method of Business Writing (available on archive.org). It goes over good hand position and grip. After working on Palmer's technique, you won't have any trouble with any pen grip.

[Mongoosey]

The most secure and/or comfortable grips I've used are those of the:

 

Lamy Safari- I recommend this first to help train your grip a little, which does help. Takes some getting used to, but it works and is great with a wet ink.

 

Karas Kustoms Decograph (Super comfortable IMO)

 

Ranga Davenport (Quite comfortable, but takes 3 rotations to unscrew cap: something to keep in mind; typical of indian made pens)

 

*****But I'd try out the Safari first.***** If you find the Safari helps you to grip and posture better it may open up possibilities.

 

I personally try to find any section that has a taper and healthy flare like that of the Aurora 88, which I find the most comfortable because it wedges my grip comfortably and securely like the safari does.

[AAAndrew]

Make sure that as you hold the pen, it is pointing straight out from the hand, in line with the arm. I see many,people trying to hold the pen where it points perpendicular to the line of their forearm. Traditionally instructors show a hold with your thumb, forefinger and middle finger. The last two fingers fold under. Holding with these three fingers, held fairly straight, you will be better able to both point your pen in the right direction, and be able to avoid finger writing.