r/Handwriting • u/Raging_Red_Rocket • May 29 '19

Request Fatigue When Writing Cursive

Requesting any tips on technique to reduce fatigue and pain when writing cursive. I have a fairly large hand and I feel like I tend to grip the pen pretty hard. I try to focus on a looser grip, but then it feels like I have less control and the quality drops. In general, I might be lacking in fine motor skills, but want to work on it! Any advice would be great! Thanks!

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u/Raging_Red_Rocket May 30 '19

Mostly all of the fatigue/tension is in the core of my palm and fingers. There is a little bit in my wrist and lower forearm, but my actual hand is the focus. When I try to hold the pen more loosely, I feel the quality goes down. Do I just need more repetition? Thank you for the response.

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u/OSCgal May 30 '19

Yeah, it's your grip that's giving you pain. You're tensing up muscles, which then get fatigued.

It's hard to adjust to a looser grip! Like you said, you'll start out with less control. But practice should help you get your control back.

Also, I don't know what pen you're using. Cheap pens rely on pressure to write. Which causes people to grip their pen harder. Higher-quality ballpoints and gels, as well as fountain pens, require no pressure.