"The pen should be held with the thumb and second finger in such position that they may be used in turning the adjusting screw, and the handle resting on the forefinger." —French, 1911

Holding the Pen

"The pen should be held with the thumb and second finger in such position that they may be used in turning…

The pen should be held positioning for strokes to move downwards with a steady, even motion and uniform pressure on the paper.

Position for Lettering

The pen should be held positioning for strokes to move downwards with a steady, even motion and uniform…

Lettering is the process of forming letters, numerals, and other characters in technical drawings.

Position for Lettering

Lettering is the process of forming letters, numerals, and other characters in technical drawings.