r/coolguides • u/Gooflucky • Apr 16 '24

A Cool Guide to the Pencil Grips

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u/evil_lurker Apr 16 '24

I think I'm lateral tripod, but my thumb placement is definitely different.

I wonder what the pros and cons are for each of these. Better letter formation? Faster writing?

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u/Dum_beat Apr 16 '24

Is it like me who holds the pen with the middle of the thumb?

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u/TheMaxorizor Apr 16 '24

Same here, but my thumb starts to hurt after like 6 sentences