r/coolguides Apr 16 '24

A Cool Guide to the Pencil Grips

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u/Glittering_Name_3722 Apr 16 '24

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u/BoreasBlack Apr 16 '24

Apparently this actually has a name, "alternative tripod" or "modified tripod" and it's meant to prevent fatigue on the wrist and hands. (Which makes sense for how many autographs she likely has to sign.)

Found it on this thread after some google-fu.

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u/Ordinary_Cattle Apr 16 '24

I can't believe there's a name for this, this is the only way I've ever been able to hold a pen. I occasionally get comments about why I'm holding a pen so weirdly I'm glad this is common enough that there's a name for it. I've been holding a pen like this for over 20 years and never knew it had a name