His calligraphy teacher also held the brush in the same way, and he had explained this to Hunzi.
Su Dongpo, the great calligrapher of the Song Dynasty, used the brush differently from ordinary people. At that time, when someone pointed out his incorrect method of holding the brush, he replied, "There is no fixed method for holding the brush, it should be held loosely and broadly."
This means that there doesn't need to be a fixed standard method for holding the brush; as long as the palm remains open and the grip is flexible, it's fine.
In short, it's all about feeling; hold it in the way that's comfortable for you, as this makes it easier to control the brush stroke. After all, everyone's fingers are different, and so is their strength, so sometimes it might be better to vary the grip from person to person.
Su Zelin's calligraphy teacher liked Su Dongpo very much and was influenced by him in many ways.
With a slight pause, Su Zelin dipped his brush in ink and started writing.
