According to Sylvia Friedman, a certified master graphologist and handwriting analyst who has been working in the industry for twenty-five years, experts look at these criteria when analyzing handwriting.
Size
Small—good concentration, methodical, not very social
Medium—likes to be around people, but values alone time
Large—people-oriented, outgoing
Spacing
Wide—don’t want to be overwhelmed or crowded, needs freedom
Narrow—high irritability, one who puts pressure on himself
Shape of Letters
Rounded—creative, artistic
Pointed—intelligent, curious, intense
Connected—makes careful decisions, logical, systematic
Loopy—big imagination, sensitive to criticism, social
Dotting the “i”
Directly over—organized, good attention to detail, emphatic
High over—great imagination
To the left—procrastination
Circle—child-like or visionary
Slashing—irritation, little patience for inadequacy in others
Slant
Right (////)—caring, warm and outgoing, heart rules mind
Vertical (llll)—keeps emotions in check, mind rules heart
Left (\\\\)—conceals emotions, observed as cold and indifferent
Baseline (the direction a freehand sentence goes towards)
Steady—cool and calm, firm, confident and in control
Downwardly—acting upbeat while inside feeling overwhelmed, tired, or pessimistic
Upwardly—buoyant, cheerful, forceful and hopeful
Wavy—impetuous, instinctive, spontaneous, temperamental and unpredictable
Doodles
Boxes—needs structure and stability
Flowers—romantic, creative, and idealistic
Triangles—perfectionist, not a risk-taker
Circles—dreamer, takes things personally
Smiley face—optimistic, wants life to be beautiful
Signature
Both Names Legible—writier is self-confident, straightforward, optimistic, and socially relaxed
First Name Unlegible—writer is covering up personal identity
Last Name Unlegible—writer is hiding from business or formal activities
Both Names Unlegible—writer doesn’t like first or last name.
Low Capital Letters in First or Last Name—writer has a lack of self-confidence
Tall Capital Letters in First or Last Name—writer is domineering or has a egoistic nature.
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