How To Hold a Brush Pen | Handlettering Basics Ep. 1

After almost 7 years of handlettering tutorials, I decided that it was time to go back to the basics... the basics of handlettering! In episode 1, we are tackling a topic that is frequently discussed: how to hold your brush pen in handlettering. Let's jump in!
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[@jonik1245]

I'm a teacher and you should hold your pen the way that is comfortable for YOU. 😊 My son used to hold his pen/pencil between his index and middle finger and I've seen 40 year olds hold their pens that way too. Not a problem! ☺️

[@mtmom2boys]

I hold my pen the same way you do and I had people tell me I don’t hold my pen correctly! I used to get good grades for my penmanship ( back when we were graded on that😂) so my pen grip must be okay! 🤣

[@wanderingcreativity]

Thanks friend! Your handwriting is pretty lovely! Made these for over five years and it brought healing into my life. It’s soothing to watch and feels pretty 😍

[@nobodysho1337]

Love this ❤thank you!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jessieploscowe6464]

I hold my pen the same way! Or at least one of the same ways LOL. It’s all in the middle finger for me 😅

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Haha yes, I think I know which one you're talking about! And that's definitely it... the middle finger is doing most of the guiding when it comes to the lettering! Thanks for watching!

[@valeriereneeharper]

I never observe how I hold pens or if I move my wrist or arm. I have no idea. But watching a whole video on it made me super focus on her hand the whole time where I just would call her grip a death grip. I have no idea what her grip might actually be called but that’s what I would call it. Looks painful to be her pens. Made me wonder if I have a death grip too and never noticed.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Ha well I am really not holding it that hard. I am simply holding it upright, so that I can control the little movements with my middle finger.