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What can your handwriting tell you about your personality and outlook on life? Graphologists would argue it can tell you quite a bit! Even though you might've been taught to write your letters in a certain way in school, people tend to deviate from that teaching as they get older. Graphology studies how those deviations could be the expression of specific personality traits. [1] X Research source Read on to learn what characteristics to look at and what graphology tells you those characteristics mean. If you want to test it on yourself, write out a few sentences on blank, unlined paper so you can analyze as you go.
Analyzing Handwriting
To analyze handwriting, start with the pressure of the stroke. Heavy pen pressure could indicate you're energetic or emotional. The height at which you cross your t's could correspond with the height of your self-esteem. Rounded letters could be a sign that you're relaxed and open-minded.
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QuestionHow can I make my handwriting more elegant?Swetha Shenoy is a Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist based in New Jersey. She is the founder of The Paisley Corner, a creative hub that provides art workshops & team-building activities for individuals and corporate teams alike. Swetha created The Paisley Corner to spread the joy of creating through her art workshops. She teaches multiple lettering techniques, including hand lettering, brush lettering, and watercolor lettering. Since founding The Paisley Corner 5 years ago, she has taught 2500+ students (adults and kids) at over 200 workshops. Notable corporate clients include Adobe, Shapeways, Rituals, Confetti, MixLife & the New York tri-state area public libraries. Prior to her career as an artist and small business owner, Swetha worked as a Software Engineer at multiple companies. She received a BS in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and a MS in Computer Science from University of Illinois, Chicago.Start by finding a style you admire and browse platforms like Pinterest or search for worksheets that showcase the styles you want to emulate. Study these styles and choose elements from each of them that appeal to you. Practicing is crucial, remember to dedicate time each day to hone your chosen style. Be prepared for initial results that may not meet your expectations; this is a natural part of the learning process. Embrace the imperfections of your writing, as these are essential for your improvement.
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QuestionHow do I improve my handwriting?Swetha Shenoy is a Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist based in New Jersey. She is the founder of The Paisley Corner, a creative hub that provides art workshops & team-building activities for individuals and corporate teams alike. Swetha created The Paisley Corner to spread the joy of creating through her art workshops. She teaches multiple lettering techniques, including hand lettering, brush lettering, and watercolor lettering. Since founding The Paisley Corner 5 years ago, she has taught 2500+ students (adults and kids) at over 200 workshops. Notable corporate clients include Adobe, Shapeways, Rituals, Confetti, MixLife & the New York tri-state area public libraries. Prior to her career as an artist and small business owner, Swetha worked as a Software Engineer at multiple companies. She received a BS in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and a MS in Computer Science from University of Illinois, Chicago.Consider adopting calligraphy style by slowing down, taking your time, and focusing on each letter. Treat each letter as a small piece of art, paying attention to its shape and structure to create more consistent and aesthetically pleasing handwriting. For a particular style, use worksheets to trace over the letters repeatedly and build muscle memory that will help you naturally replicate the style. Consistent practice is key—rather than practicing sporadically for long periods, aim for shorter, daily sessions of about 10 minutes and improve on that.
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QuestionI write using both print and cursive. Sometimes a word will contain both printed and cursive letters. What does that indicate?Community AnswerIf you just write in printed letters but connect them like cursive letters, it shows that you are an efficient person and like to save time. If it's a mix of print and cursive words, it means you're unpredictable and can be a bit antisocial.
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Warnings
- Graphology is not a hard science. While it might give you insight into someone's personality, avoid using it to pass judgment.Thanks
- The associations in this article apply primarily to the handwriting of people who are writing in their native language.Thanks
- This article analyzes English writing, but many of the characteristics are present in any language that uses the Latin alphabet.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.britishgraphology.org/about-british-institute-of-graphologists/what-is-graphology/
- ↑ https://blog.hocking.edu/how-to-study-your-handwriting-and-what-it-means
- ↑ https://media.lanecc.edu/users/mitchella/rd_wr/Handwriting%20Analysis.pdf
- ↑ https://media.lanecc.edu/users/mitchella/rd_wr/Handwriting%20Analysis.pdf
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20229925/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20229925/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4676206/
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/016794579190005I
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/016794579190005I
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To learn graphology, or how to analyze handwriting, look at the pressure of the stroke. High pressure means high emotional energy, average pressure means a calm but anchored person, and light pressure could mean the person is an introvert. Next, examine the slant of the strokes—a right slant shows confidence, a left slant could mean a desire to hide emotions, and no slant could mean the person tries to keep emotions in check. Also, upward writing means optimism and downward writing could mean discouragement. To learn what you can find out from the size of the letters, keep reading!
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