How to Lift a Pen

Pens seem like easy objects to grasp and lift off of a desk; yet, many students find themselves unable to lift them.

This instructable will teach any able-bodied student with at least one hand how to lift a pen from his or her desk.

Be sure to watch follow-up videos covering how to position a pen for writing, how to write a word, and expert-level how to write TWO words.

Reach toward the pen with your thumb positioned under your pointer finger. All five fingers should be oriented toward the pen.

Think of your hand as a crab claw, and keep your four fingers together.

Pinch the pen about a thumb's width above the pointy end. If your pen is capped, pinch the pen just below the cap.

With an established FIRM grip on the pen, move your hand away from the desktop.

Turn your pen over by rotating the far side of your hand in toward your body.

Congratulations, you have just picked up a pen (hopefully not for the last time).