heyo i was wondering for the course if i could use different grips (ignoring the overhand grip as that was already discussed) for example i personally put my fineliner in between my pointer/index finger and middle finger while using my ring pinky and thumb for support
It doesn't matter too much. Key thing is your pen is fairly upright and that you are not gripping too firmly. You shouldn't really be needing the support though. One reason for learning to draw from your shoulder is to build all your muscles so that you are only very lightly touching the paper thus allowing the pen to draw freely.
Also remember that anything new feels uncomfortable at first. I have been learning the Proko style artist grip recently and I started off really struggling. Now it feels uncomfortable to go back to my normal grip.
Like the Staedtlers, these also come in a set of multiple weights - the ones we use are F. One useful thing in these sets however (if you can't find the pens individually) is that some of the sets come with a brush pen (the B size). These can be helpful in filling out big black areas.
Still, I'd recommend buying these in person if you can, at a proper art supply store. They'll generally let you buy them individually, and also test them out beforehand to weed out any duds.
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