And now with us on today’s program we have Lucy Draper. She is an expert on handwriting analysis and has published a number of books on the subject. Lucy, welcome.

Thank you very much.

It is well known that there are many different features of one’s handwriting. What are these features exactly?

Well, there is the slant of the writing, the pressure and spacing, the capital letters, the margins and the signature. They all play a part in handwriting analysis.

Perhaps we can begin by looking at the question of slant.

Okay. Well, basically there are three kinds of slant: right, left and upright, though sometimes you may come across a mixture. If your handwriting slants to the right, it shows a friendly and sociable disposition. You enjoy human contact and like to have people around you. However, if your handwriting definitely slants to the left, it shows an introspective nature, often shy and reserved. You are more interested in your own feelings than other people’s. If your handwriting is upright, it reveals very good self-control, and your head usually controls your heart.

What about size of handwriting? Does the size of one’s handwriting tell us something?

Yes. Well, basically very large handwriting belongs to the extroverts and socially-minded people. They enjoy attention and admiration. The small writer, on the other hand, is more concerned with things than people. Small writing is often found in the handwriting of many scientists and intellectual. They generally are not interested in an active social life. Medium handwriting shows a good balance between mind and emotion. Such writers are generally able to communicate and mix without being either reserved or over familiar.

So let’s put theory to practice. What would you say to this sample of handwriting?

Well, this more rounded, medium-sized handwriting shows a lively personality who enjoys companionship. She is talkative. See the small open As and Os, and has a friendly approach to people. But the wide space between the words indicates that she can keep her personal distance when necessary. Whose handwriting is this?

Well, to tell you the truth, that’s my wife’s handwriting.

27. What is the woman’s specialized field of research?

28. According to the woman, what does an upright slant in one’s handwriting reveal about the writer?

29. Who are more likely to be concerned with things rather than people?

30. What feature of handwriting makes the woman say that the man’s wife can keep her personal distance when necessary?

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