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Those who write The "m," "n," and "r" with a round top are slower methodical thinkers. These
people can retain just as much knowledge as quick thinkers, but they tend to "think things
over" before making decisions. They are not as likely to "jump to conclusions," and tend to be
more creative.
The same letters written flat and thread-like point to a person who doesn't have the mental
capacity to learn quickly or to be creative. These writers are usually considered "lazy" or
"dumb."
Flattened peaks may also indicate that the writer is deceptive, or hiding something. He or she
may lack communication skills or not want to communicate for some unknown reason.
Step 9:
SPEED OF WRITING
The speed of the script reveals much about the writer. Fast writers can be spontaneous,
impatient, ambitious, aggressive, negligent, quick thinkers, accident prone, etc. In a full
evaluation of writing speed, many other traits must be examined to determine the correct
meaning.
Average speed writers are slower thinkers. They can be cautious, creative, organized and so
on. Other factors in the script will reveal to its full meaning.
Slow writers show lack of ambition and determination, they are often ostentatious or lack
mental capacity.
SAMPLE ANALYSIS
Applying the nine steps to show outstanding traits.
Henri sets realistic goals. He is ambitious and works hard to achieve his goals. He is able to
benefit from constructive criticism of his work, and doesn't react defensively. Henri's
concentration skills and attention to details would make him successful in a job using
computers, science or mathematics. He has good finger dexterity and would be good at
handling or assembling small parts.
Suggestions. Henri has one minor problem his determination is low. To cure this problem
Henri should cross his "t's" with a slightly upward slant using consistent heavy pressure. This
will send a message to his subconscious mind, and over time will raise his determination
level.
I see other areas where suggestions can be made, and there are other personality traits that
need attention. They are not mentioned here, but would be disclosed in a confidential analysis
meant for Henri's eyes only.
YOUR HANDWRITING DOESN'T ALWAYS REFLECT YOUR TRUE
PERSONALITY
MOOD EFFECTS YOUR WRITING
A handwriting sample reveals who you are at the time of writing. Your mood effects how you
write, and as your moods change, so does your script.
Other factors that alter handwriting include drugs, physical illness and preoccupation with
unrelated thoughts as you write.
For the graphologist, the only real solution to handwriting variance is to obtain samples
written over a extended period of time. This is the true way to get a true personality profile of
the writer.
When my clients submit samples, they do it because they want to. They aren't under any
pressure. They are in the comfort and security of their own homes and, generally, relaxed.
These conditions are ideal, and the handwriting sample submited for analysis is usually a
reflection of the writer's true self.
Below is an experiment that helps illustrate how your mood effects your handwriting.
THE EXPERIMENT
The handwriting samples bleow were taken at intervals of about an hour apart by a friend who
was spending the day with her grandson.
Sample 1-Start of the day. Her 6 year old grandson is about to arrive and she will
watch him for a few hours. This is her normal handwriting.
Sample 2- The boy has been with her for an hour. Her baseline is wavy and slants
forward, showing her emotions out of control.
Sample 3- An hour later she regains her composure, somewhat, the left slant now
showing that she is really trying to keep her emotions under control.
Sample 4- The end of the day. She has let her emotions get the best of her. The boy
will go home and she will settle down. Later, her writing will be as it appeared in
sample one, at the beginning of the day.
This experiment illustrates that a handwriting sample reveals how the writer feels at the time
of writing. You can see, by the above samples, that the subject's handwriting changed in direct
relation to the circumstances under which the sample was taken. The mood factor is important
in handwriting analysis. If I had analyzed these 4 samples individually, I would have come up
with 4 different analyses of the same person.
This is also an important factor to consider for all of you amateur analysts out there. Try to get
as many samples as you can over an extended period of time. It may save you some
embarrassment.
THE JOB INTERVIEW
Since your moods effect your handwriting, how do you get a fair assessment if your
handwriting is analyzed during a job application?
First, the law requires the employee to advise the applicant beforehand that their handwriting
will be analyzed. The same is true regarding mandatory drug testing. The applicant must be
advised beforehand. This tends to make the applicant calm down and use their best
handwriting and usually causes the drug user to walk out.
Second, the handwriting analysis can not be the singular basis in determining if an applicant is
hired (or fired); this is discrimination. All other factors of the applicant such as experience,
qualifications, education, personality test, and the personnel manager's opinion of verbal
interview must come into play before a decision is made. In other words the company can't
say "We didn't hire you because we didn't like your handwriting".
If you are too nervous to write normally, you probably won't do well on the other tests either,
and possibly, will not get the job. On the other hand, if your handwriting is a little "shaky" but
you do well on the other tests you stand a much better chance.
The moral. When applying for a job, relax and be yourself.
OTHER MOOD FACTORS TO CONSIDER
During a criminal investigation when I have only one sample to work with, for instance, the
Ramsey ransom note. I could determine by the handwriting the mood of the writer at the time
of writing. He was under the influence of drugs or alcohol and was having bipolar mood
swings, and was in a disorganized mental state, which explained his actions on the night of
the murder. His handwriting would surely change when he settled down, his drugs wore off,
and he returned to more comfortable surroundings. But the handwriting of a man with these
problems wouldn't change drastically. There would still be enough matching traits in his
"normal" handwriting to prove that he wrote the note.