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As previously stated there are
around 300 features - this introductory article attempts to explain some of the
basic ones that can be readily understood and which give interesting
information.
slant
Right slant
·
indicates a response
to communication, but not how it takes place. For example, the writer may wish
to be
·
friendly,
manipulative, responsive, intrusive, to sell, to control, to be loving,
supportive, just to name some possibilities.
If the handwriting is
generally upright, this indicates independence.
A left slant tendency
shows emotion and reserve. This writer needs to be true to self first and
foremost and can be resentful if others try to push for more commitment from
them.
Size
Handwriting is made
up of three zones - or cases - middle, upper and lower. A basic average measure
- or benchmark - by which size can be judged is 3mm per zone. This gives a
benchmark for a non-remarkable full height of 9mm. More than this is large;
less than this is small.
Large
size handwriting can mean extravert and outgoing,
or it can mean that the writer puts on an act of confidence, although this
behaviour might not be exhibited to strangers.
Small
size can, logically, mean the opposite.
Small size handwriting can also indicate a thinker and an academic, depending
upon other features in the script.
If the writing is
small and delicate, the writer is unlikely to be a good communicator with
anyone other than those on their own particular wavelength. These people do not
generally find it easy to break new ground socially.
Pressure
Heavy pressure
indicates commitment and taking things seriously, but if the pressure is
excessively heavy, that writer gets very uptight at times and can react quickly
to what they might see as criticism, even though none may have been intended.
These writers react first and ask questions afterwards.
Light pressure shows
sensitivity to atmosphere and empathy to people, but can also, if the pressure
is uneven, show lack of vitality.
Upper
zone or case (as in l, t, h, etc)
Tall
upper strokes are reaching towards goals and ambitions or, if they are very
extended, there may be unrealistic expectations of what the person feels they
must achieve.
If
there are reasonably proportioned upper zone loops, this indicates someone who
likes to think things through and use their imagination in a sensible way.
Wider upper zone loops indicate more of a tendency to dream up ideas and mull
them over.
If
the up-stroke goes up and then returns on top of itself, the writer may be
squeezing out imagination and keeping to the basic requirement of getting down
to the job in hand.
lower
zone (as in g, y, p, etc)
Lower loops are also varied and have different
meanings.
For example a straight stroke shows impatience
to get the job done.
A 'cradle' lower stroke suggests an avoidance
of aggression and confrontation.
A full loop with heavy pressure indicates
energy/money-making/sensuality possibilities, subject to correlation with other
features.
A full lower loop with light pressure indicates
a need or wish for security.
If there are many and varied shapes in the
lower zone, the writer may feel unsettled and unfocused emotionally. Again the
handwriting analyst would look for this to be indicated by other features in
the script.
Word
spacing
The benchmark by
which to judge wide or narrow spacing between words is the width of one letter
of the person's handwriting.
Wide spaces between
words are saying - 'give me breathing space'.
Narrow spaces between
words indicate a wish to be with others, but such writers may also crowd people
and be intrusive, notably if the writing lacks finesse.
Line
spacing
Handwriting samples
are always best on unlined paper, and particularly for exhibiting line-spacing features.
Wide-spaced lines of
handwriting show a wish to stand back and take a long view.
Closely spaced lines
indicates that that the writer operates close to the action. For writers who do
this and who have writing that is rather loose in structure, the discipline of
having to keep cool under pressure brings out the best in them.
Page
margins
The sides of the page
each have a meaning.
The left side margin
shows the roots and beginnings/family.
The
right side shows other people and the future.
The
top is goals and ambitions.
The
foot of the page shows energy, instincts and practicality.
Therefore
margins are very informative.
If
the writer has a wide left margin, the interest is in moving on. If it is
narrow, caution and wanting to avoid being pushed before they are ready is
indicated.
Narrow
right margin shows impatience and eagerness to get out there and on with
things.
Wide
right margin shows that there may be some fear of the unknown.
middle
zone or case (as in a, c, e, etc)
These
middle zone shapes can give some particularly interesting information.
The
middle zone in the script represents the ego - from it we get a lot of
information as to how the writer feels and acts in public settings - what makes
them tick socially and at work.
Some
people's handwriting consists of only one single style, but many people will
have a mixture of two handwriting styles or more.
Again
this provides useful information.
All
of these features have potentially positive and negative connotations; the
analyst uses the flow and facility (ease, smoothness) of the script to infer a
positive or negative interpretation.
arcade
This
means that the middle zone of the writing is humped and rounded at the top like
a series of arches. It is in the basic style of copy-book, though it is not
taught in all schools. Writers who use this can be loyal, protective,
independent, trustworthy and methodical, but negatively they can be secretive,
stubborn and hypocritical when they choose. The most important characteristic
is group solidarity against outsiders.
garland
Garland is like an inverted 'arcade'
and is a people-orientated script. These writers make their m's, n's and h's in
the opposite way to the arcade writer, like cups, or troughs, into which people
can pour their troubles or just give information. The Garland writer enjoys being helpful and likes
to be involved.
Aangle
Angled
middle zone is the analytical style, the sharp points, rather than curves, give
the impression of probing. The angle writer, is better employing talents at
work and for business or project purposes, rather than nurturing, which is the
strength of the garland writer.
As
with any indicators of personality style, the interpretation doesn't mean that
each writer needs to be categorised and prevented or dissuaded from spreading
their talents and interests, but the analysis can helpfully show where the
person's strengths can be best employed.
Thread
Thread
handwriting is like unravelled wool, waiting to be made up into something
fresh. These writers are mentally alert and adaptable, but can also be elusive
and lack patience. They are responders, rather than initiators. They can be
very clever at drawing together strands of information and making something of
them. Therefore they observe and bide their time, so that decisions are made at
the most appropriate moment.
Wavyline
Wavyline
handwriting is often an amalgam of all or most of the other forms and is
usually written by people who are mentally mature and skilful. It shows that
they can call on a variety of responses, to suit the occasion and indicates
good coping mechanisms. They are adaptable and resourceful.
Dheeraj Chaubey
HR Professional
(+91-7873268773, +977-9819764549)
dheerajchaubey.blogspot.com
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