Characteristics of a person by handwriting psychology. Handwriting analysis as a tool for human psychodiagnostics. What does incomprehensible, illegible, bad handwriting say about character?

Questionnaires and methods. However, many are interested - how to determine a person's character by handwriting, and is it possible... Psychographology with examples- at your service…

Graphology, and now psychographology, has been studied since ancient times. And now it has been clearly proven and justified that the handwriting of each individual person corresponds to his character and individuality. Therefore, knowing the basics of psychographological research, you can easily determine the character of any person by his handwriting (sometimes even by signature... by one letter...).

Psychographology: how to determine a person’s character by handwriting - graphology of writing

If you know the graphology of the letter itself, the signs of psychographology in each letter of the alphabet, then you will be able to understand some of the internal, personal properties of a person, and you will learn how to determine character by handwriting.

So, psychographological signs of writing:
In addition to the method of writing, each individual letter (uppercase or lowercase) differs in its location in the word:

Capital letter separately..... A
Small letter separately..... A
A lowercase letter at the beginning of a word... A address
Small letter in the middle of a word….s A R A th
A lowercase letter at the end of a word….letters A
Two identical letters next to each other in the word....Avr ahh m
Capital letter at the beginning of a word... A zbuka
Capitalized like an initial... A Nna

Now, knowing the location of letters in words, examining a person’s handwriting to determine his character, you need to know the psychographology of movements when writing...
So, psychographological signs of movements:

Force. Solid, trembling, seasoned, strong, weak, thick, distinct, sharp.
Form. Pointed, cone-shaped, rounded, triangular, arched, angular, wedge-shaped, calligraphic, typographical, square, flat, architectural, torn, smooth, curvy, affected, branching, sweeping, graceful, graceful, closed, compressed, separate, unfinished, with reverse pressing, thin.
Size. Low, high, long, short, large, small, wide, narrow.
Direction. Falling, twisting, rising, crooked, curved, crisscrossing, galloping, dancing, fast.
Order. Clear, dexterous, uneven, neat, disorderly,
smeared, positive, overturned, intertwined, abrupt, distinct, unfinished.
Subsequence. Smooth, crowded, hewn, loose.
Consistency. Inclined from right to left, slow, vertical; period is adjacent to period.
Softness. Pale, trembling, small, illegible, falling below the line.
Convex. Round, ring-shaped (dots and commas are usually used), cone-shaped.
Pretentiousness. Pressed, tilted to the left, free, relaxed, arched stroke, with strong pressure, retouched, decorated.
Elegance. Pointed, straight, inclined to the right.
Uniformity. With reverse pressure, artificial, slow in curves.
Beauty. Slender, connected, with beautiful outlines, simplified, graceful; there are missing letters.

In all of the listed psychographological movements, the letter reflects almost the entire character of a person, and also, by handwriting, one can determine his real emotional and psychological well-being.

Next, when you have become familiar with the basics of psychographology, we will look at examples of determining character traits from handwriting.
So, psychographology with examples of writing letters by which one can determine character writing person (on page 3 - how to determine character traits, such as intelligence, stupidity, sensitivity, hot temper, composure, contradiction, sickness, crime, will, talent, emptiness, poise, temperaments

Letters	Signs	Personality qualities, traits human character
	Spacious, elongated, as if not content with little, inclined from left to right, with a large curled hook, like a letter "d"	Imagination, sensitivity and fantasy, diplomacy, dry courtesy, seeking only personal gain, falsehood
	Slightly bent, pointed, inclined, with a small hole at the bottom	Gentleness, meekness, honesty, frankness, amorousness, carelessness
	Affected, graceful, the top is rounded, falls straight, without bends, inside there is a hook like a zero	Paying attention to every little thing, coquetry, softness, passivity

	Shaped like lowercase, written with strong pressure, open	Positivity, lack of pretensions, great abilities, restraint, patience, rudeness
	The stick is slightly separated, straight and with an upward stroke	Rudeness, bad manners, pickiness, lack of aesthetic taste
	Open at the top, with a small bend in the stick	Fantasy, religiosity, liveliness of nature, kindness
	Ordinary calligraphic, smooth, with beautiful curves	Optimism, sincerity, meekness, passion of nature
	Pale, without strong pressure, calligraphic	Endurance, hard work, consistency
	Similar to the number “6”, only with a line at the top, wedge-shaped, with pressure	Weakness of character, pliability, cowardice, lack of independence, harshness, conceit
	Similar to the number “8”, with a cross through and a rounded shape	Secretiveness, suspicion, arrogance, deceit, indecisiveness

	Elongated, one-sided, like the number “5”, affected, but graceful. Such a letter can also be arched with strong pressure	Activity, intelligence, rudeness, lack of will, ambition, pride, subtle criticism
	Thin, slight reverse fold	Interest in everything, great abilities, touchiness, love to laugh (the bend seems to tease)
	Original, sometimes with a high first stick. If you turn the letter upside down, one part of it will look like “v”	Aristocratism, aesthetics, intellectual development, taste, temper
	1. Graceful, elongated, open; the first stick is drawn straight to the right, with firm pressure; 2. closed, indicating embarrassment	Sadness, blues, endurance at work, curiosity, tendency to speak
	Graceful, affected; 1. with an angle, very thin and made in one stroke; 2. pompous but graceful	Wit, agility, courage, morbid hobbies

Flexible, uneven, bent	Selfishness, pickiness, nervousness
Round, wide, rounded, with a small hook	Sentimentality, originality of views, artistic inclinations
Straight, without a curve at the bottom, connected to the top line	Generosity, responsiveness, honesty of views, frankness
Done with one stroke; the stick is connected to the stroke with wrapped loops	Pettiness, idleness, rudeness
Shaped like lowercase	Gentleness, weak character, ease of use, sincerity
Lowercase, like the number "2", and with a thick rounded bottom	Activity, speed, punctuality, dislike of procrastination
Inclined, arched, with thick presses	Confused, withdrawn and illegible, but graceful, sometimes even beautiful	Evenness, friendliness, hard work
Lowercase, with a raised, curled stroke	Diligence, desire to impress
Lowercase, with a tail crossed out to the right	Suspiciousness, pettiness, cunning, deceit, selfishness
Lowercase, looped down like a French "g"	Quiet but restless character, thoughtfulness of actions, curiosity and great abilities, weakness, soreness
Clear, large, straight, unbent, hook turned, thickening at the beginning of the letter	Simplicity, evenness, depth of soul, religiosity, sensitivity, tendency to hysteria

Continuation psychographology with examples on the NEXT PAGE (No. 2) ... on page No. 3 - how to determine the character of a person’s handwriting (by complete words and sentences), you will determine: intelligence, stupidity, sensitivity, hot temper, composure, inconsistency, morbidity, crime, will , talent, emptiness, balance, temperaments: choleric, phlegmatic, melancholic, etc.)

Characteristics of a person’s personality (based on portraits)

Character accentuation (test + description and psychocorrection)

Psychogeometry - test: drawing of a person from geometric shapes

Be sure to check it out to the journal on psychoanalysis: read articles and recommendations...

Is it possible to get a general idea of a person without even seeing him? It turns out you can - by handwriting .

And this opportunity is provided Graphology , which studies the relationship between handwriting and personality.

Graphology(from ancient Greek “I write” and “teaching”) - a doctrine according to which there is a stable connection between handwriting and individual personality characteristics. ( Wikipedia).

People began to pay attention to this connection back in ancient times. There is a well-known saying Emperor Nero: “I am afraid of this man, his handwriting shows that he has a treacherous nature.”.

U Confucius: "P a sketch can reliably indicate whether it comes from a generous person or from one who is vulgar.”.

Handwriting can sometimes tell a handwriting specialist about a person more than he himself can tell about himself. This happens because handwriting is formed not so much by consciousness as by subconscious processes of the brain.

Writing is a complex psychomotor skill, and if it is perfected in school, it is stored in the brain and is not lost.

How can handwriting tell about a person?

I invite readers to do a little research on this topic.

As always, we will approach the issue systematically, starting with history and ending with a book review.

History of graphology

The connection between handwriting and a person’s personal qualities was suspected back in antiquity. Aristotle wrote: “Just as there are no people who speak alike, there are no people who write alike”.

Suetonius Gaius Tranquillus(about 70-140 AD), a biographer of the Roman emperors wrote that Emperor Augustus did not begin a new line of verse if the verse did not fit on one line, but added it under the last word verse.
A modern graphologist would define this as the characteristic of a thrifty person, having a strictly deductive, practical mind.

After the collapse of the Roman Empire, interest in graphology disappeared, but it was revived again in the Middle Ages, when writing became the property of wider sections of society.

However, until the beginning of the 17th century. There were no independent works devoted to this issue.

The first treatise on handwriting research known to history belongs to an Italian doctor, professor at the University of Bologna. Camillo Baldo(Camillo Baldo), who lived in Bologna and published his work in 1622 “ How you can learn from a letter the character and properties of the writer ».

This was the first fundamental work on graphology. As the epigraph to his work, Baldo took the proverb “ you recognize a lion by its claws ».

Camillo Balbo(1550 – 1637)

For the first time the word "graphology« appeared in 1871 in the book „Graphology system“, French abbot Jean Hippolyte Michon. He is considered to be the father of modern graphology.

Abbot Michon systematized the features of handwriting and tried to establish correspondences between them and personal qualities.

Jean Hippolyte Michon(1806-1881)

In 1879, the abbot began publishing the magazine “ Graphology", he was one of the founders of the Paris Graphological Society. It is also known about Michon that for thirty-five years he studied the autographs of prominent Frenchmen and was able to recognize 350 feelings and abilities from handwriting.

The simplicity of Michon's method made it popular. He studied and compared individual elements of writing: strokes, letters, words, lines, etc. His method assumed that the presence of one graphological feature means one specific character trait, and its absence means the opposite trait. At present this seems only partly correct.

Michonne's followers, including his student, Jules Crepier-Jamin disagreed with this principle, as well as with the practice of attributing rigid interpretations to individual features of handwriting. Crepier-Jamin assigned a range of possible meanings to each element in handwriting.

He argued that meaning and interpretation can change depending on other features of the letter. Modern graphology accepts precisely this theory.

Despite the mystical touch, many outstanding minds of that time turned to the topic of determining character by handwriting. Names such as Leibniz, Shakespeare, Goethe, Lavater, George Sand, Alexandre Dumas fils, Walter Scott, Edgar Allan Poe.

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz(1646 - 1716) - German philosopher, mathematician, and Johann Wolfgang Goethe(1749 - 1832) - a great poet and naturalist, recognized that a person’s individuality is reflected in his writing.

George Sand, in turn, believed: “It is possible that I am mistaken in everything, since I do not have a system; but I receive a lot of letters, and the observer’s instinct allows me, based on the general impression, to judge the writer by the handwriting.”.

Goethe wrote: " there is not the shadow of a doubt that handwriting has something to do with the character and mind of a person and that it can at least give an idea of his feelings and actions».

C. Lombroso outlined his views on handwriting and personality in the book Graphology, published in 1899.

Cesare Lombroso ( 1835 -1909) - Italian psychiatrist, founder of the anthropological trend in criminology and criminal law, whose main idea was the idea of a born criminal.

« Just as an idiot cannot get rid of a bouncing gait, and a paralytic cannot get rid of a shuffling gait, so an ordinary “average” person cannot help but show his peculiarities in the movements of his hand when writing.».

According to Lombroso, the handwriting of a “criminal person” is characterized by special graphological features, which are divided into two groups. Some signs supposedly characterize the handwriting of murderers, robbers and robbers, others - thieves.

But Lombroso’s teaching about the handwriting of a “criminal man,” like his entire theory, turned out to be scientifically untenable.
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Subsequently, graphology began to spread throughout Europe.

Wilhelm Preyer, a professor of physiology at Jena, suggested that writing is controlled by the brain, not the fingers, and that it is the brain, not the hand, that actually writes.

German graphologists contributed to the theoretical basis of graphology Hans Busse And Ludwig Klages.

The most prominent figure in the Swiss graphological school is Dr. Max Pulver, a psychologist at the University of Zurich who, in 1934, discovered three zones in handwriting.

In England Robert Soudek, Hans Yaakobi and Hans Eysenck conducted studies that confirmed the validity of handwriting analysis.

Sigmund Freud, Carl Gustav Jung and Alfred Adler recognized the importance of graph analysis. Freud and Jung accepted graphology as a way to penetrate into the human unconscious, and therefore aroused their interest.

Also studied graphology Alfred Adler, he clearly recognized the importance of graphology and himself practiced handwriting analysis.

In the 40-50s of the 20th century, concepts appeared graphometrics and psychology of handwriting (Scriftpsychologie). Graphometricians are beginning to measure the characteristics of handwriting and use statistical methods to prove the validity of conclusions about the relationship between handwriting characteristics and psychological qualities.

Throughout the twentieth century, graphology has occupied an increasingly prominent place in European science as a tool for psychological testing.

Graphology in the world today

In many countries, graphology is accepted by the academic community and the state, and is studied as part of higher education.

Currently, in Europe, graphology is included in the compulsory curriculum in many countries. Universities in Heidelberg, Kiel, Munich, schools in Holland, Switzerland, Italy and France have official permission to work in this field. The newest courses are taught at the Sorbonne (France).

In Italy and Hungary, the profession of “graphologist” can be studied at a university, like any other specialty.

In Holland there are two professorial departments (at the universities of Leiden and Utrecht) and two graphological societies (in Amsterdam and The Hague).

In the USA, the Handwriting Institute (New York) was created, as well as the American Graphological Society. In the USA, a course in graphology is taught at New York University, at the Social Research School. In some universities, graphology is studied after completing a psychology course; in others, it is read as part of a medical course.

Many companies use the services of handwriting experts who write characteristics for specialists hired.

According to American graphologists, more than 500 US firms use handwriting analysis to determine the professional characteristics of a person who is newly hired or promoted.

Graphology is successfully used in business, medicine, sports, pedagogy and other areas.

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On the status of graphology in others European countries the following facts say:

The British Academy of Graphology (BAOG) was founded in 1985.
The British Institute of Graphology (BIG) was founded in 1983.
In 1986, the Hungarian Society for the Study of Handwriting was created, in 1991, the Institute of Graphology in Budapest under the leadership of Tamás Agardy.

Can also be called:
American Society of Professional Graphologists (ASPG).
Association of German graphologists.
French association of graphologists-consultants.
Swiss Association of Graphologists.
Italian Graphological Association.
Italian Association of Graphologists.
Spanish Graphological Association.
Israeli Association of Graphology.

Graphology has developed in many countries and especially in France, Germany, Holland, Israel and the USA.

Graphology in Russia

Before the revolution of 1917, Russia had its own graphological school, which had two directions: forensic and, actually, graphological.

Graphological direction was presented by N.D. Akhsharumov, F.F. Tishkov, V.V. Mayatsky and M.I. Popyalkovsky. The theoretical basis of graphology was presented by I.F. Morgenstern.

Graphology was first introduced to the general public by Ilya Fedorovich Morgenstern’s book “Psychographology” in 1903.

In 1915, V. Mayatsky’s brochure “Graphology” was published.

Since the 20s of the 20th century, graphologist-expert D.M. Zuev-Insarov has been working in this direction, who wrote many articles on graphology and monographs: “The structure of handwriting and character,” “Handwriting and personality.”

Forensic direction founded by forensic handwriting experts E.F. Burinsky, S.M. Potapov and psychophysiologist-graphologist M.I. Popyalkovsky.

In 1903, a book by E.F. was published. Burinsky " Forensic examination of documents, its production and use" He was the first to describe in detail the features of handwriting as a way of identifying a person from a manuscript. Thus, Burinsky was the founder of modern graphometry. He laid the foundation for forensic handwriting as a field of knowledge that studies methods for identifying individuals for the purpose of solving crimes or establishing identity in civil cases.

Evgeny Fedorovich Burinsky(1849-1912) - an outstanding Russian forensic scientist, one of the founders of forensic science, founder of forensic photography, technical study of documents and forensic handwriting in Russia.

Having practically not developed after the revolution, in the USSR in 1940 graphology was officially declared bourgeois pseudoscience.

IN Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1952) said: " Graphology (from the Greek grapho - I write and logos - word, teaching) is a pseudoscientific theory according to which a person’s handwriting can allegedly be used to judge his character and even his appearance... Such conclusions are not scientific».
But in the encyclopedia published later ( 1972) says: " Graphology (from grapho... and... logic) is the study of handwriting, its study from the point of view of the properties reflected in it and mental states writer. Graphology data is used to study individual characteristics of a person in psychology, as well as in medicine and criminology.”. Nothing has been said about the pseudoscience of the theory of graphology.

The situation of graphology and specialized literature did not change much after the collapse of the USSR.

In Russia it is strong handwriting school, although leading Russian criminologists and handwriting experts wrote that there is a rational grain in graphology. But the development of graphology somehow did not go beyond this.

The increased availability of foreign sources of information has increased the interest and popularity of graphology, and the number of Russian-language books has increased.

All this generally reflects the very heterogeneous state of Russian-language graphology.

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In Russia and the CIS, he is engaged in professional graph analysis and training in it. International School of Graphic Analysis. This is the Inessa Goldberg School of Graphoanalysis, it is the most authoritative graphological organization in the Russian-speaking space (www.grafologia.co.il)

Let's also add the Moscow School of Graphology. Founder and head of the School T. V. Efremova (http://www.moscow-graphology.ru/).
Courses in graphology using the author's methodology, taught by Svetlana Sibirskaya (http://grafol.ru/swet/kursi.html).

Although, of course, I do not rule out that I missed something in my research and I will be glad if my readers correct me.

Graphology and handwriting science

Graphology and handwriting science- these are not synonyms.

Handwriting Science is a practical branch of criminology, and graphology- This is the doctrine of the connection between handwriting and character.

Handwriting examination conducted by forensic experts and can determine, for example, whether two autographs belong to the same person, but in no case does it determine the character of the writer.

Handwriting examination has a developed methodology that meets scientific criteria and has clearly defined goals, for example, it will help determine whether a handwriting or signature is genuine or fake.

The science of graphology

Graphology is not an exact science in the mathematical sense of the word.

Despite the theoretical basis, systematic patterns, tables, etc., a high-quality graphological analysis of handwriting is impossible without the participation living specialist, whose experience and psychological instinct are indispensable for the most accurate interpretation of options.

Companion of Cesare Lombroso, Italian professor of forensic medicine Salvatore Ottolenghi wrote in the early 20s: “ Graphology is not yet a science, although there is no doubt about its scientific basis...”

In his book "On the trail of a crime" professor of criminology G Eza Katona and Imre Kertesz write: " It is possible that in the future it will be possible to clarify certain issues, for example, to detect certain signs of temperament from handwriting, but today anyone who claims to be able to determine character from handwriting is usually either a deceiver or a sincerely mistaken person» .

Domestic criminologist O.M. Glotov characterizing modern graphology, flourishing in the West, he notes that it “ most often borders on quackery, so to speak, in its pure form" (Glotov O. M. About criminology // From crime to punishment / Edited by N. S. Alekseev. L., 1973. p. 182).

The opinions of criminologists are clear; graphology is not a scientific discipline.

Although research shows that handwriting analysis can characterize some psychological characteristics personality. A Supreme Court The United States in 1978 recognized the legal use of graphology in hiring.

And yet it must be recognized that the assumption about the possibility of diagnosing personality traits by handwriting has not yet received convincing scientific confirmation.

Perhaps Graphology is in the development stage and after some time the necessary arguments will be found that will satisfy the academic authorities for its recognition as a science. In the meantime, graphology, according to graphologists, is a combination of science and art.

From general to specific

Any graphological analysis should begin with an assessment of the general appearance of handwriting. According to Zuev-Insarov general form includes: harmonious, geometric and graphological letters. These three categories are present in all graphological schools in the world to this day.

1. Degree of harmony.
Pay attention to the overall impression of the handwriting: does it create a sense of unity?

Handwriting harmony is the degree of harmony between the individual letters that make up words.

The higher the degree of harmonious writing, the higher the degree of giftedness of the individual.

2. Degree of geometricity.

The degree of geometric consistency of the letter is determined by: the evenness of the lines of lines and margins, the uniformity of intervals between words and lines, and the uniformity of pressure.

A high degree of harmony indicates that a person has a large supply of internal energy, developed volitional efforts, allowing him to always maintain internal balance, inhibit unwanted emotions, and act deliberately.

3. Degree of graphological writing.

The degree of graphological writing is determined by the degree of deviation from the calligraphic pattern.

1. Pressure when writing.

Strong pressure characterizes people who are energetic and ready to overcome obstacles on the way to what they want.

Weak pressure indicates a sensitive nature, prone to idealization, to the influence of other people's opinions.

Uneven pressure is an indicator of imbalance, impressionability, and impulsiveness.

If the pressure when writing is weak, and also uneven, then the author of such handwriting is most likely insecure, prone to constant doubts.

2. Consistency of the line.

A “straight” line speaks of the balance and restraint of the writer, the ability to bring the matter to the end.

“Wavy” lines indicate that the person has flexibility of thought and diplomacy, which allows him to get around difficulties, although he may lack determination.

The lines that rise towards the end belong to people who are energetic, self-confident, proactive and striving for success.

If the lines, on the contrary, fall towards the end, then the author of the handwriting most likely lacks the energy to complete the task.

3. Slant handwriting.

Handwriting that is too slanted - one can quite expect its owner to display extreme traits and flaunt his feelings and preferences, as well as enthusiasm for the perception of everything new.

Handwriting kneeled to the left often indicates a discrepancy between a person’s personal inclinations and the external conditions of upbringing and life.

If the handwriting is vertical, without a slope, then this indicates a balance between the mind and feelings and at the same time a person’s restraint.

4. Letter size.

Large handwriting often indicates sensuality of desires, energy in communication and impracticality in life, as well as a lack of objective self-esteem.

Small handwriting is more typical for people who are reserved, observant and at the same time very private, not inclined to talk about themselves.

Concise handwriting characterizes its owner as very thrifty, economical and reserved.

5. Spacing between words and lines.

If there are almost no spaces in the handwriting and it seems that the words are creeping on top of each other, then we can talk about the person’s frugality, sometimes turning into stinginess.

If the text is full of empty spaces both between words and between lines, then this is evidence of generosity, sometimes bordering on wastefulness.

6. Signature.

A signature without a flourish is evidence of taste and restraint.

If the signature is supplemented with a direct stroke, then this indicates the person’s energy, determination and courage.

A wavy stroke indicates diplomacy and the ability to get around “sharp corners.”

Emphasizing the painting is a sign of a developed sense of self-esteem.

A signature rising upward indicates ambition.

If the signature ends with a period, we are talking about a person prone to introspection and able to bring things to the end.

If the signature is written in very large letters, this indicates that its owner is concerned about his image and is probably trying to create a deceptive impression of himself among others.

Here's a short summary of some of the points. Of course, you can’t judge a person by them alone; there must be a comprehensive analysis of handwriting. For those who want to expand their knowledge, there is literature, which we will consider below.

Calligraphic handwriting

It is believed that excessive calligraphy in ordinary everyday handwriting (if it is not a congratulation on a postcard) reflects the manifestation of an enhanced Super-Ego to the detriment of a person’s individuality and originality.

Those. adherence to the standard, combined with decoration and stylization, reflects stereotyped, stereotypical perception and thinking.

That is why teachers should not demand from students, especially primary classes excessive external beauty of handwriting. It is much more important to teach a child to harmoniously distribute pressure in handwriting.

For information: Handwriting as an indicator of character and individuality was noted in the 11th century by the Chinese philosopher and artist Guo Zhuo Su in his book “Notes on Painting.”

Guo Ruo-xu. “Notes about painting: what I saw and heard.” Publisher: Nauka. 1978

National features of handwriting

A short excerpt from the book I.V. Belova “Secrets of handwriting. 20 personality types, 20 handwriting types.”

"It's not hard to see the differences in the spellings people use various countries. These handwriting features reflect only the most typical manifestations of national characteristics.

Spaniards tend to write capital letters in an elaborate and curly manner, which speaks of their proud and romantic nature.
The French write much smaller, and their handwriting reflects a more logical approach to life.
The Italian script, with its simple small letters and graceful capital letters, demonstrates a sense of rhythm and grace.
Russian emotional, sociable nature is reflected in the sweeping, large handwriting.

German handwriting is more angular and careful than that of other nations.

The British have a restrained handwriting, simple, without flourishes or curlicues.
American handwriting - free and sweeping".

Intelligence and handwriting

An intelligent person is, first of all, a high level of individuality, independent thinking.

So how do these signs show up in handwriting?

The most important thing is that the handwriting is not banal. Not necessarily original, but definitely bearing its own individual characteristics.

Excessive exaggeration through various handwriting decorations is not a manifestation of intelligence, but only a desire to impress, i.e. seem, not be.

The “smart” form of handwriting is productive, saves hand effort, and reduces the time of writing letters.

The higher a person’s development, the more sides of the soul his handwriting reveals.

It turns out that there is so much hidden meaning in ordinary handwriting. Even for this reason, it is worth paying more attention to Graphology.

Temperament and handwriting

Each temperament, in addition to its inherent gestures and movements, also has inherent features of handwriting.

People are refined, elegant by nature - this also affects their handwriting - refined, graceful with beautifully rounded letters, even and neatly placed lines.

Direct, open natures have a handwriting devoid of frills, words are written in abrupt diverging lines.

In the writing of cruel, determined people, the letters are usually sharp, while those of soft and good-natured people are rounded.

Rude and vulgar people write ornately, decorating their capital letters with absurd flourishes.

Here, for example, is how Inessa Goldberg defines the preconditions for handwriting analysis in her book “The Language of Handwriting, or Problems on Paper.”

“Maximum information content and reliability depend not only on the professionalism of the graphologist, but also on the quality and quantity of the material being studied”.

“Rules for preparing high-quality material for handwriting analysis.

1.Writing instruments, desk.
Only a clean white sheet (without cells or stripes) of A4 format is suitable for the sample, under which should be placed several sheets of paper (too hard or soft forsurface distorts handwriting). The surface of the desk is free of cracks and unevenness.
Write only ballpoint pen(preferably blue), does not leak and works well.

2. Condition, posture.
Pose - comfortable, sitting at the table; the mood is relatively calm.

3. What and how to write.
Text: volume - arbitrary; the content is arbitrary, it does not matter. Byany free topic that comes to mind will reach you: offer to write about yourself, aboutvacation, about children, etc.The most important requirement is to write at a familiar pace, spontaneously, without copyingvaya, not dictation, and not poems in a column. Then sign.

4. Language.
Write in your native language, for bilinguals - in both languages. Languages can be any(except hieroglyphs).

Why all this is needed is better to learn from the book itself. I Goldberg.

So, we got a general idea of the subject of Graphology. To deepen our knowledge, let's turn to book sources.

But let's remember that experience comes with practice. Of course, self-study deserves respect, but from time to time questions arise that require explanation that are difficult to find in books. It is important here that these explanations are given by an experienced professional.

Review of books on the topic “Graphology”

Zuev-Insarov D.M. "Handwriting and Personality". Publisher: LTD, Perlite Production. 1992

D.M. Zuev-Insarov is the largest Russian graphologist, chairman of the Russian Scientific Graphological Society.

Republished for the first time since 1929, the book sets out in a simple and accessible form the principles of assessing a person’s character traits based on handwriting.

The book provides various handwriting samples and gives their detailed descriptions. Also given are characterological transcripts of the handwritings of famous people, for example, Sergei Yesenin, Leo Tolstoy, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Pushkin and others.

A bibliography of books published at that time in various countries is provided.

You can start with this book, at least it is written by a practitioner.

One of the most famous books, published in St. Petersburg in 1903 and republished in 1994, is by I. F. Morgenstern. “Psychographicology. The science of determining the character and inclinations of people by their handwriting."

Two editions:
1.I. Morgenstern. "Psychographicology". Peter. 1994
2. I. F. Morgenstern. “Psychographicology. The science of determining the character and inclinations of people by their handwriting." Printing house "Science". 2006

The book by the famous psychographologist I. Morgenstern tells about the history of graphology and provides a psychographological description of several hundred handwritings.

Here are some interesting excerpts from the book:
Mind
« The letters are straight, continuous, without decorations; equal distance between words; mostly lack of large letters, some are illegible; round letters. Usually c, c, d come out not quite finished».

Stupidity
« Elongated, sparsely spaced letters with originally decorated hooks. Uneven distances between words, sometimes pressure in capital letters - when they try to display them architecturally, give them a rounded shape and make them thin and graceful; You should pay attention to unequal pressures."

High growth
“The letters at the end of the line end in an even stroke, the handwriting is unsteady, but there is pressure in places. The letters are not tangled and are in neat rows; For the most part, words are not transferred to another line.”.

Short stature
“Letters with decorated sweeping strokes, strongly elongated, as if they wanted to give them growth; the end of the word is either left unfinished or moved to another line, leaving free space.”.

Brunettes
“Rising lines; in addition, the letters are very carefully drawn, with the desire to give them beautiful shape, which is especially noticeable in the hooks of capital letters; the letters themselves are raised".

Blondes
“Straight lines, small letters; at the end of the line the letters become narrower; The handwriting is legible and not drawn out.”

The book provides a detailed analysis of the psychographological laws of handwriting. All letters and their graphological features are described.

A separate chapter is devoted to children's handwriting. Handwritings of people with mental and physical disabilities are presented.

An analysis of the handwritings of famous historical figures is given. The reader will learn how the nature of writing changes with age and will be able to determine his hidden capabilities from his own handwriting.

V. Mayatsky V. Graphology. Moscow, 1907. Republished in 1990 (reprint).

Mayatsky. "Graphology". 1990

A very simple, small book - a brochure, written back in Tsarist Russia. Contains a microstructural typological analysis of each letter. As a complement to other books. Below is the content of the book.

Author's book series “Secrets of Handwriting” by Inessa Goldberg in includes 8 editions:
1. Textbook "How to decipher handwriting or Graphology step by step."
2. Textbook “Handwriting and personality types.”
3. Book “Handwriting and Your Success.”
4. Book “Handwriting and Your Personal Life.”
5. Book “Handwriting - Mirror of the Soul”.
6. The book “Secrets of Handwriting - What is written in the family.”
7. Book “The Language of Handwriting or Problems on Paper.”
8. Selected selections from the “Psychology of Handwriting” series.

These are systematic textbooks on the basics of the graphological method, as well as popular science publications devoted to various aspects of the use of graphology.

Solomevich V.I. Ulasevich V.I. "Handwriting and character". "AST" 2009

In addition to the basics, this book will introduce you to a graphological analysis of the handwriting of some famous politicians, athletes and popular pop and film artists.

Judith Norman. “What does the handwriting say? Graphology for Beginners." Vector. 2010

Sarah Dorothy. “Secrets of handwriting. How to determine your character traits from your handwriting". AST. 1998

Books by Ilya Shchegolev

Ilya Shchegolev- specialist in the field of graphology and management psychology, educated at the Faculty of Psychology of St. Petersburg State University, author of the bestseller “Secrets of Handwriting”. He and his team are working to popularize and disseminate applied graphology methods in Russia and the CIS countries.

Ilya Shchegolev. "Secrets of handwriting." Phoenix. 2011
Ilya Shchegolev. "16 types of handwriting." Peter. 2005
Ilya Shchegolev. “Mysteries of handwriting. From a small letter to a great destiny." Phoenix. 2011

Books by Yuri Chernov

Yuri Georgievich Chernov— Candidate of Technical Sciences, software developer, psychologist with a certificate in business psychology, employee of the Swiss Graphological Society, regularly takes part in various congresses and conferences on handwriting analysis.

Ilya Shchegolev, Yuri Chernov. "Secrets of Handwriting"(+ CD-ROM). "Exmo". 2008

On the disk is a unique program for analyzing handwriting and drawing up a psychological portrait of a person based on handwriting.

Yuri Chernov. "Psychological analysis of handwriting." Genesis. 2011
The author examines the problem at the intersection of disciplines - psychology, medicine, criminology, touches on issues of diagnostics, forensic handwriting, etc. But the main focus is on the psychology of handwriting.

Yuri Chernov. “Handwriting analysis in working with personnel.” BHV-Petersburg. 2012
The book talks about how to use handwriting analysis in personnel diagnostics. The book systematically examines all stages of working with personnel through the prism of handwriting analysis.

1. I. Belov. “Secrets of handwriting. 20 personality types. 20 types of handwriting." Harvest. 2007
2. Isaeva E.L. “Practical graphology: how to recognize character from handwriting.” Ripol Classic. 2010
3. Hayk Naj (O.K.Nadzhimov). “Recognizing a person’s character by his signature or practical graphology.”
4. Vladimir Taranenko. “Handwriting, portrait, character. Hidden psychodiagnostics in practical presentation.” Nika-Center. 2008

5. Irina Ulezko. "Character and handwriting." AST. 2009
6. Vera Nadezhdina. “Secrets of handwriting. Step by step". Harvest. 2009
7. Alexander Farmagey. “Graphology as a science and more.” Nika-Center. 2010
8. A. Sokolova. “Graphology is the key to character.” Ripol Classic. 2013

9. E. P. Ishchenko. “Let's talk about graphology. Handwriting is the mirror of the soul.” Avenue. 2015
10. S.Yu. Aleskovsky, Ya.V. Komissarova. "Fundamentals of graphology." Yurlitinform. 2008
The educational manual examines the main provisions of the graphological (psychological-handwriting) method of personality research, as well as the history of the formation of graphology and its current state.
11. T. I. Eremina. "Visual psychodiagnostics". Phoenix. 2012
In addition to physiognomy, other visual means of personality research are provided (psychogeometry, graphology, analysis of color preferences, clothing, interpretation of human drawings).
12. B. Khigir. "Graphology. Find out character by handwriting." Publisher: Amrita-Rus 2014

13. Potemkina O. F., Potemkina E. V. “Psychological analysis of drawing and text.” Publisher: Speech. 2006
14. E. Sudilovskaya. “We are solving handwriting. Graphology (+ CD with program).” Peter. 2007
15. Kravchenko V.I. "Graphology: character based on handwriting." Educational and methodological manual SUAI. 2006
16. Petrosyan A.E., Petrosyan Yu.S. “How to make handwriting talk (practical graphology).” Publishing house of Tver University of Business. 1995

And definitely several books on handwriting.

17. Orlova V.F. (scientific ed.). "Forensic handwriting examination: general part." The science. 2006
18. Mantsvetova A.I., Orlova V.F., Slavutskaya I.A. "Theoretical (natural science) foundations of forensic handwriting." The science. 2006
19. Bastrykin A.I. "Forensic study of writing." Tutorial. 2002
20. Orlova V.F. “Forensic handwriting diagnostics.” Tutorial. Unity - Dana. 2012

And at the end of the review I will add a magazine "Scientific Graphology" http://inessa-goldberg.ru/portal-magazine/

The international journal in Russian “Scientific Graphology” is a non-profit project of the Inessa Goldberg Institute of Graph Analysis. She is also the editor-in-chief of the magazine.

This is how, in general terms, we met Graphology. I think many people are interested in this topic.

Start with the basic books listed at the beginning. Each book gives something new, not in the sense of basic principles - they are repeated, but in the sense of nuances. But it is the knowledge of the nuances that defines the Master.

I wish you success in mastering new Knowledge!

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Handwriting can be very different: neat, neat, small, large, ornate, beautiful, careless, and so on. Each person has a special, individual handwriting. As a rule, handwriting is formed from 10-11 years of age. But it finally develops around the age of 20. However, in some cases, handwriting changes throughout life.

A person's handwriting can tell about its owner. Scientists have been able to prove that a person’s character and his handwriting are somehow connected. This will be discussed in our material.

How to determine a person’s character by handwriting: the influence of character on handwriting, the science of graphology

Graphology- a science that studies the dependence of handwriting on a person’s character. Graphological analysis is carried out due to certain parameters. An important role is played by the direction of each line, the peculiarity of the writing of a particular letter, the inclination of the letters, location on the sheet, and so on.

Thanks to the combination of such parameters, the characteristics of an individual person are formed. If the analysis was carried out correctly, you can easily find out your personality growth, ability to sexual preferences, and tendency to drug addiction.

Currently, many companies use the services of professional graphologists. Thanks to them, characteristics of people who are hired are compiled, plus an assessment of the characteristics of competitors is made.

Don't be alarmed if, when applying for a job, they offer you a blank piece of paper, a simple pencil, and tell you to write a few random sentences. You cannot fool a graphologist, but you can artificially distort your own handwriting. In return, you will receive a personality profile that may not be suitable for the position you have chosen.

What does the slant of handwriting say about a person’s character: description with examples

The characteristics of handwriting can tell us about the level of emotional reaction and the degree of understanding of other people. It is very difficult to find people who have perfect calligraphy.

But before you consider your own handwriting ugly, understand its inclination and the location of each letter:

If your letters are located strictly vertical, then you are considered a calm and calm person. You are often indifferent to other people.
If your letters have slight tilt to the right, then you react softly to the world. You are not particularly restrained, because before you show certain emotions, you first think carefully about everything.
Letters slanted strongly to the right indicates that you are constantly emotionally tense and impulsive.
Did your letters look while you were writing? left, then you are considered a cold person. You protect yourself as much as possible from external stimuli and often act selfishly towards other people.

How to recognize a person’s character by letters and combinations of letters: description with examples

If every letter in the document connected with each other, then you have a consistent, logical character. You are conservative in some views and have a complex perception of everything that is new to you.
If in your handwriting moderate number of spaces between letters, then your thinking is considered quite deep, plus adaptive. This indicates that you know how to bring the desired and the actual into harmony.
If in your handwriting a lot of gaps between letters, then you have figurative concrete thinking. Your actions are unpredictable, you are a dreamy person, you strive to draw more attention to yourself and make the best impression on people.

If the distance between letters is very large, then you are afraid to contact other people. Get acquainted with a certain person causes difficulties for you, but after you get close to him, he seems like an interesting person to you.
Slight spacing between letters indicates that you are an open person. You like to let people get very close to you and you love it when you have a lot of people to talk to.

What does the pressure of handwriting say about a person’s character?

Particular attention should be paid to the pressure of letters in handwriting. Remember that it is pressure that characterizes the real emotions of each person.

If you press hard when you write, then your emotions are constant and stable in any sensation.
If you write without putting too much pressure on your pen or pencil, then you are someone who can be easily influenced by people. As a rule, you choose for yourself an area in which the manifestation of intelligence is required. You are a sensitive person and do not have deep feelings. They are simply not familiar to you.

What does sharp handwriting say about your character?

If your letters are sharp, then you are an aggressive person. But at the same time, you are very observant, cunning and intellectually developed. But what you are definitely missing is good attitude to the people who surround you. You are wary and distrustful of others.

You are also considered a fairly educated person, intelligent and insightful. Remember that people who have sharp letters are not at all interested in the point of view of other people.

If you belong to this category, you are probably focusing solely on your own needs. You don't like being taught and believe that you are always right about everything.

What does sweeping handwriting say about your character?

Sweeping handwriting, as a rule, belongs to those people who have slight notes of masculinity. If you have this type of handwriting, it means that you are a proud person and like to strive for self-government.
In addition, the sweep of the letters suggests that you dream of constantly being in leading roles, regardless of the industry.

IMPORTANT: Sweeping handwriting is characteristic of a romantic person who never notices the shortcomings of other people and constantly looks at the world through rose-colored glasses.

In a word, you are a true strategist, you are inclined to think globally, love to think systematically and are an enterprising person. You cannot be angry with people for very long and remember grievances, and you are also one of the eccentrics, you have a tender heart and a vulnerable soul.

What does large handwriting say about your character?

Handwriting with large letters, as a rule, occurs exclusively in sociable individuals who have high self-esteem.

You count leader and you are not particularly modest from other people
You are an open, warm-hearted and confident person
you are enough smart, but you have absolutely no cunning

You are not devoid of responsiveness, generosity and kindness. The main traits of your character are carelessness and kindness. In some situations you are very trusting and do not always understand people
You are sensitive, impractical and soft.
Do you like people to pay attention to you?

What does small handwriting say about your character?

Small, bead-like handwriting will indicate the following character traits:

You are calculating and observant
You may have visual impairment
You have an analytical mind and are pedantic
You have a fairly high attention span, which means you pay attention to all the details.
You do not like noise and large companies, as you experience some difficulty when communicating with strangers
You do not often show your own character, only in exceptional situations

Very often people with this handwriting shy natures. As a rule, small letters are characteristic of individuals who value their own inner world. The behavior of such people is interesting and at the same time familiar: modesty and restraint are their main character traits.

You can also say about such people that they are petty, cold-blooded, reserved and secretive. At the same time, such people are beautiful, smart and interesting during the conversation. In extreme and difficult situations, these individuals even become cruel and authoritarian leaders.

What does round handwriting say about your character?

Now let's tell you a little about those people who write in round letters:

Most often, such handwriting is found in kind and cheerful people. Does this concern you? Then you are cunning and do not like intrigue. You treat the people around you almost like a mother, with kindness and special understanding.
Round handwriting suggests that you love to constantly go through life only with an open soul.
Round handwriting with straight and clear lines, located vertically or slightly tilted to the right indicate that you are a thorough and strong person.

You do not like conflicts and constantly give in during arguments. You easily meet people, make contact and communicate without problems.
Round, pot-bellied handwriting is one of those individuals who fit perfectly into any work team. You are even considered to some extent a “vest” for those who want to cry.

What does printed handwriting say about character?

As a rule, when filling out some forms and documents, people write in block letters. But there are individuals who write in such handwriting all the time. Any printed letter looks neat, in some cases perfect. But what does this method of writing mean?

So, if you prefer to write in printed handwriting, your letters are usually accompanied by neatness and aesthetics. Most likely, you write letters with an angle and separately. Many people may even feel like you are writing in a computer font. Often, documents and postcards are filled out using this handwriting.

But if your handwriting contains only printed letters , this indicates that you have a touch of productivity in your character.
Of course, your psychological character depends on several factors, for example, how you form your own handwriting, press while writing, distribute text on paper, and so on.

In general, you have well-developed self-control. You like to carefully monitor your own behavior, how you speak and show emotions. Therefore, you are considered a sincere person.
Sometimes you even lack spontaneity, as you think through and calculate every step you take.
Perhaps you are constantly accompanied by a “mask”, with the help of which you want to draw attention to yourself. You are dependent on other people's assessments, you don't like being criticized and are sensitive to it.

In some situations, there are people who have low self-esteem, with a lot of complexes, anxiety, and a need for protection. Let us note that such people have perfectionism, that is, something that prevents them from being a truly happy person.

What does unclear, illegible, bad handwriting say about your character?

Incomprehensible, illegible and poor handwriting that resembles scribbles speaks volumes. You have exactly this handwriting, which means you:

Unbalanced, hot-tempered person
As a rule, you like to stick to one or another daily routine
You can get up very early in the morning and go to bed late, for example, at 12 o’clock at night
It’s hard to push yourself into certain limits

At work you often conflict with other employees, quarrel and make troubles
You are exactly the kind of person with whom it is difficult to establish a normal relationship.
There really is a big plus in such handwriting - you are considered a genius. Know that many famous geniuses had exactly this handwriting

What does different, different types of handwriting say about character?

For many people, this trait indicates that they have temporary, minor changes that were provoked by certain factors. Remember that Variability in handwriting varies. Let's take a look at what character traits you have if you have the following handwriting:

You very often feel uncomfortable in certain situations. Sometimes you use a different style of writing letters, which automatically fits into the whole process. Perhaps your self-esteem is too high, or maybe you, on the contrary, are not confident in yourself. You are a hidden person, even unreliable.
If you have different, different types of handwriting spontaneously, it means you are an open person, free and never feel the need. You just live, don’t bother yourself with trifles. When you are in a very stressful situation, your handwriting changes, but such distinctive features will be insignificant. It will be immediately clear that this handwriting is yours.

What does beautiful handwriting say about your character?

Usually, beautiful handwriting very similar to fancy drawings. If your handwriting is very neat, letter by letter, as if written by a professional, with curls and precise lines, then you are the kind of person for whom family comes first.

You are an ideal family man.
You are a sensitive person and distinguished by accuracy.
You are characterized by willpower and calmness.
Despite all the positive qualities of your own character, you are not considered strong man. You lack independence and determination.

You constantly need good support, a person who can listen and understand you at any moment.
You have a calm and smooth life; ups and downs never happen to you.
At work, you are respected and liked by other employees because you are submissive and efficient.

What does curly handwriting say about your character?

Curls are present in many letters when writing. Let's look at the most common options for using them.

The curls at the bottom of the letters are small. You have independent thinking. You like to look for something simpler for yourself. Do not like lies and falsehood, appreciate other people for what they were able to achieve. You are resourceful in new things and can adapt to situations that have unexpectedly changed.
A narrow curl at the bottom of the letter. This sign indicates that you have sharp thinking and strive for spiritual values. Love family and home, try to stick only to the circle of your friends and relatives.

Wide curl at the bottom of the letter. You are a striving nature, you are aimed at satisfying your own material needs and emotions. You also love when others notice you.
A disproportionate curl at the bottom of a letter. You never get attached to the work, you don’t like it at all.
A disproportionate small curl at the bottom and top of the letter. You are independent, limiting yourself to very little whenever possible.

What does angular handwriting say about your character?

Angular handwriting indicates the following character traits of a person:

If you have angular handwriting, it means you love to compete, strive for independence and have a critical mind.

IMPORTANT: If your handwriting combines angular and round letters, it means you know how to charm the people around you, you have a hospitable nature and good taste. If you still press hard on the pen while writing, it means you like to be in control both at home and at work.

You adore independence and always fulfill your own desires.
The only downside to the character of a person with angular handwriting is selfishness. You are independent, therefore, you do not tolerate anyone telling you what to do.

What does coherent handwriting say about character?

If you decide to define your own character, be sure to pay attention to the consistency of the letters:

If you write all the letters connected, then you are a straightforward person. You prevail in logical thinking. You may be adventurous and have no problem criticizing people.
Your intuition is perfectly developed.
If you write all the letters together and at the same time like to emphasize them, then you are an executive person.
You always carefully carry out the work that is assigned to you. In your personal life you are lucky, however, if you decide to break off a relationship, you never change your mind.
Your thinking is well developed.
If you like to write coherently and at the same time compactly, then you are exactly the person who does not like it when people try to enter her life. strangers. Finding the key to your heart is very difficult.

What does clumsy handwriting say about your character?

Nowadays, exquisite and beautiful handwriting is a rarity. But clumsy handwriting is quite common. Are you part of this group of people? Then study your own character.

If you have disorganized, clumsy and very small handwriting, you are an indecisive and timid person. You immediately retreat if certain difficulties arise in front of you.
If you have very unkempt handwriting that is hard to read, then you are indecisive, unbalanced, but you are neat and can think well logically.

You are a very talented person and have some abilities.
Is your handwriting difficult to read? Then you like to hide things from people.
You also do not care about your own speech and how you behave among friends and acquaintances.

What does crooked handwriting say about your character?

Crooked handwriting is mainly present in thinkers who have a pronounced emotional load. If you write in crooked letters, it means you are emotionally unstable and sloppy.

You have low self-esteem, and for some reason you are often unbalanced. Often such handwriting evokes associations with creativity, and may even be a sign of great eccentricity. Many people claim that such handwriting is characteristic of very smart people.

What does ugly handwriting say about your character?

Ugly handwriting is usually found in men. But it is not always the case.

Do you have ugly handwriting? Then you are a generous person, but also short-sighted. You are constantly in a hurry to get somewhere, often make mistakes or find yourself in ridiculous, difficult situations.
You are a great friend and comrade. You love laughter and fun. Come to the aid of those who ask you for help.
You are an active person, inquisitive, and have a cheerful character.
Ugly handwriting also suggests that you are energetic, carefree, and nervous at the same time.
You prefer independence.

What does sloppy handwriting say about your character?

Sloppy handwriting, almost like previous version. Mostly those who write sloppily are those who write quickly. If you also write quickly and sloppily, then it is worth highlighting the following character traits:

You are a serene person, you try to be guided only by real events.
You love random luck and work solely on inspiration.
You have an emotional sense of foreboding and are also skeptical about the future.
You are a harsh and sometimes even very hot-tempered person.

What does straight, unslanted handwriting say about your character?

Vertical handwriting to some extent even looks unnatural. Do you write without any slant at all? Then learn a little about your own temper.

You are rational and emotional. You calmly analyze every situation and weigh everything before making a decision
You are a thoughtful person, have complete control over yourself, are reserved
You are a narcissist, you are not at all interested in people's opinions

There is a balance in your character between your heart and your mind.
Also, direct handwriting indicates that you look at all things soberly, in a word, you are a realist

What does handwriting slanted to the left say about your character?

Most people write with a slant to the right when writing, but there are also those who write the other way around - to the left. If this sounds like you, then you have the following personality type:

You are outwardly hiding behind a “mask” of inaccessibility. You are cold emotionally.
If you have a slight tilt to the left, then you are of a courageous nature. When making important decisions, you are guided only by your own mind.
Your letters are tilted strongly to the left, then you are a touchy person, vindictive, constantly dissatisfied with yourself and people. You are melancholic, you are in a bad mood very often.
You are proud, you have almost no inclination towards art.

Determining character by handwriting: test

We invite you to take a short test and determine what kind of handwriting you have.

Quickly write a sentence consisting of 8 words
Write the same sentence again, but very slowly
Draw a small animal
Without hesitation, draw a geometric figure on a piece of paper
Draw the road so that there is a direction arrow on it

First, compare the first and second texts. If they are very similar, then you easily react to changing circumstances. If they are different, then your mood often changes.

Round letters they say that you easily compromise. Angular letters- they say that you are rude and have strength of character.
In the image of the animal, pay special attention to the details: bows, mustaches. They usually talk about immaturity.
If in geometric figure There is angles, then you are not satisfied with your own realization of desires. Round figures characterized by developed willpower and the ability to see things through to the end.

Video: Determining a person’s character by handwriting

I saw in some spy detective how a person’s character is determined by his signature. Tell me how to learn to determine character by the way a person signs.

In intelligence and detection, the more you know about the person you are interested in, the easier it is to create his psychological portrait. In some situations, you do not have physical contact with the person, and there is no way to collect information about him. In such situations, you can try to find out about the person using Graphology. You will learn about what Graphology is and how to use it in this article.

What is Graphology
Determining character by signature

What is Graphology

Graphology is the science of handwriting and methods of studying it from the point of view of the mental states and personality traits of the writer reflected in it.

Graphology: Character by handwriting

There are quite a few books that talk in detail about Graphology. At the end of the article I will list all the books I know. Typically, such books provide a lot of useful and not entirely useful information. In this article I will give the most important points that you need to pay attention to if you need to recognize the character by a person’s signature and handwriting.

Determine character by signature

1. Signature size:
a) sweeping - global systems thinking;
b) compact - concrete thinking.

2. Signature length:
a) long - the ability to delve deeply into the essence of problems; perseverance, excessive pickiness and tediousness;
b) short - the ability to quickly grasp the essence of events. Inability to do monotonous work.

3. Signature type:
a) round - softness, kindness, balance;
b) angular - intolerance, irritability, harshness, independence, ambition, stubbornness.

4. Letter spacing:
a) significant - generosity, squandering;
b) “dense” signature - economy, stinginess (especially if the letters are small).

5. Presence of various elements in the signature:
a) circle - fixation on problems and ideas;
b) loops - caution, stubbornness;
c) drawings - creative thinking;
d) combining elements - the desire to optimize one’s activities.

6. Signature slant:
a) to the left - waywardness, pronounced individualism;
b) to the right - balance of character, ability to understand;
c) direct slope - restraint, straightforwardness, intelligence;
d) different types of inclination - secrecy, insincerity;
e) “lying” letters - the presence of serious psychological problems.

7. Direction of the finishing touch:
a) up – optimism;
b) down - a tendency towards pessimism;
c) straight - balanced character;

8. Length of the “tail” of the signature.
The longer the “tail,” the more intolerant a person is of other people’s opinions. This is also a sign of caution and caution. The shorter the “tail,” the more careless the person is.

9. Signature Underlining:
a) from below - pride, touchiness, dependence on the opinions of others;
b) from above - pride, vanity;
c) crossed out signature - self-criticism, dissatisfaction with oneself, doubt.

10. Signs of symmetry:
a) symmetrical - reliability;
b) asymmetrical - unstable character, mood swings.
c) spasmodic - emotionality, imbalance

11. Complexity and simplicity:
a) simple - a person lives according to the principle of “no problems”;
b) “loaded” - often inclined to “make mountains out of molehills”;
c) original - great creative potential.

12. Legibility
The more clear the signature, the more open the person is.

13. Press:
a) excessive – aggressiveness;
b) weak – secrecy;
c) strong – confidence.

Character by handwriting with examples

Now let's move on to practice and clearly see examples of different handwritings and character determination from them.

This handwriting belongs to a self-confident, strong and proactive person. This is evidenced by the firm manner of writing, big size letters and strokes, and in addition the direction of the lines, which can be described as generally progressive.

Handwriting of a self-confident person

On the contrary, the example of handwriting in this picture speaks of a person who is unsure of his abilities and does not have definite, accurate views on life. ABOUT this property The character of a person is indicated by the lack of stability of strokes and the general unevenness of the text, unequal sizes of spaces and letters, as well as the ambiguous direction of the lines.

Handwriting of a man who has uncertain views on life

The handwriting of an extraordinary, extravagant person: the movements of his hand when writing are sweeping and wide. His handwriting illustrates extreme practicality, since this person even places text on a piece of paper, taking into account the amount of space.

There is extravagance in the character

Practicality dominates the character of this person.

In the following two examples, the handwriting indicates the organization and disorganization of their authors. In the first case, the linear interval is clear, in the second case it is fuzzy.

This person is very organized

And the author of this handwriting lacks organization

The speed at which the text is written in the next two pictures can tell us a lot. In particular, about how patient this person is.

The speed of writing text indicates impatience

This person has a lot of patience

The inclination of letters when writing can indicate how tense a person is or, conversely, how relaxed he is.

Discreet character

This man is very relaxed

And the more the handwriting of a certain individual differs from the generally accepted manner of writing, the more unique his personality is.

This type tends to follow conventions

Independence and arbitrariness in decisions

Accuracy when writing a sample text presupposes a disciplined person. And negligence in writing is evidence of a lack of any discipline.

Self-discipline is high enough

Indiscipline

The shape of letters also plays an important role in determining the character of handwriting. For example, those people whose letter shapes are preserved may indicate clarity of thought. Irregularly shaped letters, on the contrary, indicate unclear thinking.

Clarity in thoughts

Fuzzy thinking

Graphology books

As promised, I am posting a list of the best books on Graphology:

Goldberg - Psychology of Handwriting
Solomevich - Handwriting and character
Mayatsky – Graphology
Zuev-Insarov - Handwriting and personality
Bastrykin – Forensic study of writing
Taranenko - Handwriting, portrait, character
Kravchenko - Character by handwriting
Morgenstein – Psychographology
Naj - Find out a person's character by his signature
Petrasyan - How to make handwriting talk
Potemkina – Psychological analysis of text
Mantsvetova – Theoretical foundations of handwriting science

Using Yandex or Google search you can download all the above books on Graphology.

The connection between handwriting and individual personality traits is studied by the special science of graphology. To determine a person’s character, many nuances are taken into account: the size and shape of letters, tilt, pressure, margin size and much more. What can you learn about a person from their handwriting?

Ancient Greek philosophers, including Aristotle, Theophrastus, and Demetrius of Phalera, tried to find a psychological explanation for the difference in handwriting. For example, the biographer of the Roman emperors Suetonius Gaius Tranquillus wrote about the frugality of Augustus, citing the fact that he placed letters very closely together and added words under the lines. What do the features of your handwriting tell you?

Large handwriting indicates that the person is very sociable and easily finds mutual language with others. But small or, as it is also called, “beaded” handwriting, on the contrary, indicates that a person is shy, secretive and uncommunicative, but more observant and collected than someone who is always open to communication.

People who give letters round shapes, very kind, trusting and open, they love to be the center of attention, but are very impractical. Those whose handwriting looks angular are very selfish and proud people, rarely take into account the interests of others and always pursue self-interest.

Illegible handwriting indicates that the person is very active, enterprising, but prone to neurosis. Such people are very secretive, constantly trying to mislead their interlocutor and hide the true state of their affairs.

It speaks of enormous willpower, patience, endurance and perseverance. pressing hard on the handle and a pencil, and here if a person writes

subtly, barely touching the sheet with his pen, then he, on the contrary, is very weak-willed and suspicious.

If a man does not connect words, but places them separately, with intervals, Please know that this is an extremely self-centered and unbalanced person who finds it very difficult to find a common language with people. Letters written together, with neat, regular connections speak of a person’s excellent logical thinking.

If the words in the line "jump" waves - this speaks of natural cunning and cunning, that a person is capable of weaving gossip and intrigue behind your back. If a line tends upward, this indicates that you are an optimist and an incorrigible romantic, but a line inclined downward, on the contrary, reveals a pessimist in a person, inclined to dramatize everything.

If a man writes without leaving any margins on the sheet - this indicates that he is completely concentrated on himself and there is no place for other people in his life. If the margins are very wide, identical on both sides, this means that in front of you is a very generous and good-natured person, albeit a little boastful. If the margins on one sheet are different on the left and right, this indicates excessive carelessness of the person.

If a man writes with a very strong slant, then this characterizes him as an innovator, a lover of experiments, a rather open person who does not hide his feelings. But relatively even handwriting without slanting indicates that you have a very harmonious personality, restrained and calm. If the letters in words run away, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right, this means that the person’s character is very capricious and impulsive.

A signature can also tell a lot about a person’s character, for example: simple, devoid of pretentiousness, speaks of the decisive and confident character of its owner. A very large signature means that a person is very dependent on the opinions of others and tends to listen to everyone.

If the signature is circled- this speaks of shyness and secrecy. And if she is completely devoid of flourishes, this means that in front of you is a very brave, energetic and enterprising person.