These thick-leaded pencils may be easier to hold than normal mechanical ones. The lead doesn't break nearly as easily, either. A dry-erase lapboard might also help a bit for making practice more bearable.

ETA: Gel pens also sound like a good thing to try.

Last edited by Iucounu; 02/16/12 12:25 PM.
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