Hold a Chinese calligraphy brush

How to hold a Chinese calligraphy brush Check out this instructional calligraphy video that demonstrates how to hold a Chinese calligraphy brush properly. The overall principles covered are solid fingers, empty palm. Just follow these simple instructions outlined in this tutorial video and you'll be able to hold a Chinese calligraphy brush like a pro: close the four fingers leaving minimal gaps, move 4th and 5th fingers inside, and create the "Tiger Mouth."