This document provides instructions on how to properly hold a calligraphy pen, emphasizing the importance of a relaxed grip compared to a regular pen. It notes that fingers should only support the pen with minimal movement, while the arm generates each stroke. Additionally, it advises holding the pen at a 45-degree angle to prevent damaging the paper.

1. How to Hold a Calligraphy Pen
Posted on September 6, 2019
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Fashion enthusiast Remi Landau designs clothing for a social nightwear
line in New York. A graduate of Syracuse University, Remi Landau enjoys
a range of hobbies, including calligraphy.
Holding the pen correctly is a basic of calligraphy that many beginners
overlook. This is often because beginners believe calligraphy
pens should be held the same as regular pens.
However, your grip on a regular pen is much more curled and tight. Your
fingers move the pen as you write.
Conversely, your grip on a calligraphy pen must be relatively relaxed.
Your fingers are there for support only. Barely bend your index finger, and
use your thumb and other fingers to support the pen.
When writing with a calligraphy pen, your fingers should barely move.
The power of each stroke is generated by your arm. Hold the pen at a
45-degree angle so the tip is less likely to puncture the paper.