I had an idea to carve multiple grips on a cube of wood, it is 70mm, just the right size for a handhold. One at a time I persuaded 6 people to grasp the block while I traced around their fingers and thumbs. Carving out search set at a time, I was able to keep the sets from overlapping too much. One grip is like that of a cricket ball, finger tips only, another held it just with thumb and forefinger, then a variety of different holds but only one left-handed. The sizes varied quite a bit too.
I wrote their names near their thumbs whilst I was carving but I might sand those off. It’s interesting that everyone found their finger holds easily if they began by finding their thumb position.
Hi, Sally,
These are fascinating experiments. How nice it is to be taught by accomplished masters!
I meant to send you this link long ago, when you were doing the geometric studies on paper, but lost the link. I found it today, so here it is:

Enjoy!!
Anita
Ooh thanks Anita, both for the kind comment and for the link.
Anita – that is incredible, I cannot even begin to think how it was done. I love it.
Nor can I !!! But, once I saw it, I thought of you and your work with squares!! Here’s hoping you have
a very happy holiday season! xo AM
And the same to you, be merry be happy!