Pen Grips

Basically, this will just be a huge list of pen grip styles. Not really too much discussion going on here.

Common Writing Grips

The main types of writing grips

Dynamic Tripod

This is probably the most common grip style, and the type that is taught everywhere, since it allows efficient movement of the hand. However, it trades stability and precision for writing speed and freedom of finger movement.

Lateral Tripod

A dynamic tripod grip with more stability. However, there is less range of movement.

Dynamic Quadrupod

Quadrupod grips are generally used by young children so there is more stability and control. It is pretty much the same as the tripod grip but with more restricted movement in all directions. It trades freedom of finger movement for more stability and control. Pen movement is controlled mostly by the wrist, and not the fingers.

Lateral Quadrupod

This is the grip I use. Finger movement is very restricted and it has arguably the best control and stability. Wrist movement is used for the majority of writing opposed to finger movement.

Sketching Grips

Some drawing grips, definitely not everything

I have never really used these for drawing on a tablet. They might be useful for a big pen display which might act like a canvas on an easel.

I have used these while doing traditional art, but never on a drawing tablet, with or without a screen.

osu! Grips

The key here is to use whatever is most comfortable for you. Many top players use a form of the quadrupod grip.

hvick225

What is this?

All fingers are used. The middle and ring fingers move the pen, while the pinkie is used for support.