Q&A for How to Sign a Cool Signature

It is better for it to be comfortable. Don't worry no one is judging your signature since everyone's is different and very personal to one's own self.

It's simple––don't. Fancy signatures are a choice that some people feel is appropriate, while others couldn't care less. That said, it is much harder to forge a fancy signature, and this can make it useful. However, do what you're most comfortable with.

Minor differences each time are not a problem. Your signature will still be recognizable as long as the first letter is distinct, and you write letters with roughly the same motions (crossing t's with short or long strokes, making loops fat or thin). If you want a consistent signature, make it short and simple, and practice until it feels natural.

Just keeping on practicing your signature, the more you get used to it the faster you go. Practice makes perfect.

You might want to consider trying a different signature that you feel defines you. You might often struggle with a signature if it isn't comfortable to you.

If you want to sign a check, buy a house, or get a bank card, then you need a signature. It is a form of identification when authorizing legal documents.

If it's a letter to a friend or family member, yes. But if it's for a check or an official document, then you have to use your real name.

Calligraphy is made with a fountain pen but a signature is normally done with a ballpoint pen. You can practice with pencil but when signing legal documents you must use ink.

There is no legal requirement to use cursive. You can even use a symbol or drawing instead of your name, as long as you use it consistently. Keep in mind that printed letters and simple symbols are easier to forge than cursive.

You can. You can use any character, symbol, figure, or designation as a signature (in the absence of a statutory prohibition), but if what you use is a substitute for your name, you are bound by it. So you could theoretically use a fictitious name - or your middle name.

No, it doesn't have to be. Many people like fancy signatures better though. That's why this topic was created.

Legally, no it does not. However, stores may question your signature if you put a smiley face as your signature.

You could add a peace symbol or a simple design of your country's flag or any other symbol that represents your nation.

That would probably be a good idea, just make sure you have evidence for future jobs because they may look at your past signatures.

Until you feel comfortable writing it.

Just keep trying. Focus on staying neat. But hey, if messy printing is a part of who you are, maybe you could just embrace that.

Yes, you can use any name you would like as long as you are recognized by others.

You can write your name as in print it if you want. However, for a signature, it is standard to write your name in cursive. You don't have to get fancy or be sloppy.

If you have messier handwriting, then it might help contribute to cursive. If you have nicer handwriting then it might help when writing sharp and clear letters.

That's entirely up to you, it depends on your situation. If you're an author doing book signings, or you otherwise have to quickly sign documents often, it might be better to have a signature you can write fast. If you are like most people and only sign credit card slips and the occasional check or form, speed is less of an issue.

You can, but that's sharing personal information you may not want to give away.

No. It's not clear enough as to who is signing the document, but you could include it after your name.

Practice makes perfect. The more you work at it, the easier it will become. If you want a small drawing, then make sure to keep it simple (for example a star, heart, smiley face, etc.).

Everyone learns at a different rate/pace, but as long as you practice it regularly, you should be able to learn it pretty quickly.

It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be something that satisfies you.

Yes, you can have anything as your signature as long as it includes your name in some way. Just make sure your signature is distinctive so nobody can forge it.

For legal documents it has to have your name, but using initials or your first name is fine.

Yes, your signature can be made up of anything you want it to be.

You can, but it would look strange. Your signature is completely unique to you though, so you can make it look however you like as long as it's legible.

Of course! You can make your signature however you want.