1. I DON'T WRITE - I PRINT. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Downstrokes in writing always reflect conscious control while upstrokes reflect subconscious free expression. That's why cursive (longhand) writing reveals a more comprehensive view of a personality than does printing (lettering). Printing is constructed mostly of downstrokes thereby reflecting how one responds to (or creates) controlled, disciplined situations. (Incidentally, people who are more comfortable with printing/lettering DO write ... their signatures are almost always in cursive even though the body of writing might be done in printing.)
2. MY WRITING LOOKS DIFFERENT IF I'M IN A HURRY. DOES THIS MEAN ANYTHING?
You don't become an ax murderer just because you're rushed. Handwriting not only reveals the "core" personality but also any temporary influences present at the time of writing. When you're in a hurry your writing reveals your "core" personality AND it reveals that you were rushed at the time of writing. Influences such as carelessness, impatience and/or action-orientation are likely to appear under such circumstances. "You" do not change in any basic way ... you're only reflecting your response to the stress of time limitations. You're still "you"; you're just in a hurry.
3. MY WRITING IS AWFUL. BET YOU CAN'T ANALYZE THIS!
Lucky for us analysts, we don't have to read it. In fact, I do not read any of the writings I analyze. I'm too busy getting acquainted with the writer to worry about the content. (I've missed out on more than a few invitations because of this annoying habit!) But, back to business. I look at the overall form of the body of writing, depth, slant, consistency (or lack of it), spatial influences, choice of writing instruments whenever possible, location of writing on the paper, alignment, hand movement/direction, rigidity/flexibility of stroke combinations and anything else pertinent to the writing. So, your writing is lousy? Not to worry. Some of our most brilliant people have lousy looking writing and some of our biggest dullards have beautiful penmanship. (Of course the reverse is true also!) The pictorial effect is the holistic graphic of "you" with all your strengths and weaknesses. And the moral of this story is that you aren't reflecting yourself as a lousy person just because the pictorial effect leaves something to be desired.
4. I HAVE A FAVORITE PEN THAT I LIKE TO USE BUT SOMETIMES I HAVE TO USE WHATEVER IS HANDY. DOES THIS CHANGE MY ANALYSIS?
Good question! And the answer is "yes" and "no". (Don't you love a definitive answer?) Depth is the singular most significant feature of writing; and as such, reveals the most significant features of you. Depth is produced by exerting physical pressure on the writing instrument or by choosing an instrument that yields the degree of boldness you prefer. For instance, if you prefer black ink and are trying to write with a light lead #3 pencil, you will put more pressure on the instrument as you write. If you prefer a lighter, more precise line and are trying to write with a felt-tip pen, you're just not going to be very happy with the results. This heavier writing will look messy or complicated to you. We choose the writing instrument that "looks" and "feels" right ... the one that produces the results that are pleasing to us. (We frequently just ditch the instrument if it bothers us too much and start again with one that is more in our comfort zone.) Does the substitution in writing instruments change your personality? Of course not. Does it change your analysis? In most instances not to any significant degree since the characteristics revealed by your CHOICE of instruments will be reflected in other areas of your writing when using a substitute. You are what you are, and what you are shows up somewhere! Additionally, the analyst will usually be able to pick up the stress induced whenever influences appear that are obviously not "naturally" or comfortably formed. As mentioned, depth (or the lack of it) is the singular most significant feature of a writing, and for this reason you will receive a more comprehensive analysis when you submit your writing in its ORIGINAL form (not reproductions of any kind) and when done with the instrument of your choice. You might prefer to submit writing done with a #2 lead pencil which will also provide accurate depth patterns. Now are you sufficiently confused to proceed to the next question?
5. WHY ARE SOME SIGNATURES SO DIFFERENT FROM THE PERSON'S NORMAL WRITING?
Your signature is your introduction to the public, much as your business or personal card. As such, it is highly individualistic. The characteristics found within the signature are those you're presenting as representative of you. If you wish to embellish your image, or if you want to keep your "self" private, you will probably have a signature somewhat different than your normal writing. Nothing "bad" or "good" here ... just another facet of you.
6. WHY DO SOME PEOPLE HAVE ILLEGIBLE SIGNATURES? THEIR NORMAL WRITING IS OK.
Refer to question 5. Additionally, some folks have what I lovingly refer to as an "executive scrawl" which often is little more than a wavy line with few penetrations into the other zones (upper and lower) of writing. Generally (but not always) this is representative of speed as opposed to the more decorated or flamboyant ones which normally invite acknowledgement of the writer. (Movie stars are notorious for their elaborate signatures while the family doctor is cursed with the executive scrawl; both types can be quite illegible!)
7. I WRITE SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
It means that you're not a robot! Everyone has moods, ups and downs. Handwriting reveals the core personality and it also shows extraneous influences at the time of writing. Anyone who has just had a couple of cocktails will not exhibit his/her normal penmanship! Anything that influences you physically, mentally or emotionally influences the writing as well.
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