Different Pencil Grips
A pencil grips help youngsters learning to write, placing their fingers in the correct position. Additionally, pencil grips provide support for children and adults who write a lot. Office supply stores, convenience stores and discount stores usually stock an assortment of pencil grips, which work for left- and right-handed writers.
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Foam Pencil Grips
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Some round pencil grips are foam tubular cushions that slide onto pencils. The soft cushion pencil grip provides firm support for your fingers while you hold a pencil. Manufacturers provide an assortment of colors in one package, including purple, blue and yellow.
Gel Pencil Grips
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Manufacturers make gel pencil grips from gel material. It feels like plastic and is available in numerous see-through colors such as red and lime green. The pencil grip typically has grooves where you can rest your fingers while holding a pencil.
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Triangle Pencil Grips
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Triangle pencil grips are in the shape of tubular pencil grips surrounded by a triangular-shaped material that slips on a writing instrument. They're available in many designs and solid colors and are typically manufactured in soft plastic or rubber.
Multi-Purpose Pencil Grips
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Some pencil grips have a dual purpose, providing support for your fingers and serving as erasers. Multi-purpose pencil grips are available in a variety of colors. Since they're also used as erasers, you may need to replace the grip more often compared to foam or gel pencil grips.
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