How to hold your pen or pencil more comfortably
Most of us are taught one conventional way to hold a pen: between the thumb and index finger, resting on the middle finger. It works for many people, but it is not the only way to write.
Taylor Swift uses a different grip. She holds pens between her index and middle fingers, creating a broader, more stable base. Japanese handwriting researcher Professor Hideki Oshiki has similarly argued that a good grip should be judged by comfort, control, appropriate pressure, legibility, and reduced fatigue, rather than whether it resembles a schoolbook diagram (Oshiki et al., 2003; Stead, 2022).
If your hand becomes tense, sore, or tired when writing, this small change may make a surprisingly large difference. Instead of resting the pen only on the middle finger, let it sit more securely between the index and middle fingers. The thumb and index finger still guide the pen, but you may need less squeezing to keep it stable.
There is no single perfect grip. The best one is the grip that helps you write clearly, comfortably, and with the least unnecessary effort.