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Today, we would like to introduce about holding the brush.

 

 

 

Double Hook method – Two finger Grip

This method involves pincing the brush handle between the thumb, index finger, and middle finger, while supporting the brush from below with the ring finger and little finger.

Characterised by the use of multiple fingers, it allows for easy movement and facilitates the creation of strong, forceful lines.

The Double Hook method is recommended for writing Chinese characters requiring firm strokes such as stops and hooks.

Single Hook method – Single – hold

This is a grip where the thumb and index finger lightly hold the brush handle, with the remaining three fingers lightly supporting the underside of the brush.

It resembles the correct way to hold chopsticks or a pencil, but take care not to tilt the brush too much, as one might when holding a pencil.

When using a small brush, this grip is easier to write with than the double- hook method.

 

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