How to Interpret Handwriting
Your handwriting is as unique as your fingerprint and can be a window to your personality.
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You Will Need
- Handwriting samples
Steps
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Step 1
Gather samples and assess
Gather as many handwriting samples as you can from the person you want to analyze. Spontaneously written samples are best.
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Signatures are deliberate and won’t reveal much.
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Step 2
Look at size
Notice the size of the writing. Large writing indicates someone looking for attention, while small writing means they are private and introspective.
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Step 3
Gauge the pressure
Gauge the pressure the writer used. Dark writing that takes a lot of pressure means the person has a lot of energy; light pressure shows a lack of vitality.
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No one indicator alone is as revealing as many examined together.
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Step 4
Study the slant
Study the slant to gauge the writer’s emotional makeup. A slant to the right indicates warm, caring, and emotional. A vertical slant indicates a person who tries to control their emotions. A left slant signifies someone who conceals their emotions.
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Step 5
Note the baseline
Note the baseline, especially if the writing is on unlined paper. A straight baseline indicates someone who is anxious and regimented. A baseline that trails downward indicates depression or pessimism, while upward shows an optimistic person.
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Step 6
Look at spaces between letters and words
Look at the space between letters and words. Letters close together indicate someone who is self-conscious. A lot of space between words shows a loner. Someone who is self-confident and enjoys people will show average spacing.
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