jealousyInverted initial loops. Must be small and swung sharply from point of origin backward or the left.

languidEvidence of deliberateness with possible procrastination.

loyaltySmall and well rounded dot for "i". Location does not determine loyalty

materialisticLacking upper strokes for "f"; usually low cross-bars on t-stem. All upper loops short.

optimismWriting with decided upward slant. Words slanted upward, with following word started at base line indicates short-lived and unhealthy optimism.

organizedWell balanced "f". Upper and lower loops the same.

ostentationShowy, over-decorated writing.

peacefulLetter "p" made with sharp upper point.

persistentTie stroke regardless of location.

pessimismDownward slant to lines of writing.

philosophicHigh "l", "t", "f" and "h" stems.franknessOpen-mouthed "o", "a", "g", "q", "d", and well rounded "e's". The wider the opening the greater the talkativeness.generousLong finals in body of writing.

gracefulThis represents a sense of line values and is registered by graceful lower loops.

humorFlourished stroke as shown before any letter. Usually "M", "N", or "W", but may occur in small letters.

independenceShort d-stems.

imaginationInflated lower loops. Inflated upper loops add the influence of imagination to philosphical or visionary habits of thought. The greater the inflation of the loops, the greater the imagination.

initiativeLast stroke of "g", "j", "y", and "p" carried forward.

interpretativeSee PSYCHIC.

intuitionFrequent breaks between leters. Not breaks in the letters themselves.

irritableBroken or fine arrow-like "i" dots.

deliberateUpper stems made double. Must be "t" or "d" but evidence may also be found in capitals "W", "M", or "N".depressedWriting that turns down sharply at or near end of line.determinationStrokes instead of loops for down stroke letters, "g", "y", "j", or "q". Strength and endurance of determination determined by stroke qualities.diplomacyStrokes that taper either at the end of a word or within the word itself. Strokes must taper rather than fade.

discouragementDownward slant of lines. Sharp drop at end of line indicates occasional severe periods of discouragement. Should not be mistaken for emotional depression or disgust. Pessimism.

domineeringCross-bars of "t" slanted downward, arrow-like.

egotismVery large capitals in proportion to small letters, frequently accompanied by ostentation.

emotional expressionForward slant. The greater the expression at the time.emphatic-emphasisFirm down strokes that reach the base line, or by their location give evidence that they should be completed at the base line. Strokes may end in a blob of ink which increases the evidence of bluntness or definiteness.enthusiasmSweeping left to right cross strokes, the longer the stroke the greater the individual enthusiasm. The heavier the stroke the greater the force of that trait.extravagantExtreme finals to words, letters widely separated rather than close together.

clannishSharp inverted loop at end of "y", "j", and "g" lower stems.coldVertical writing, lacking warmth or emotional depth and sympathetic traits as generosity.color senseDetermined entirely by the heaviness of the writing.

comprehensionAbility to understand or comprehend is determined by the formation of "m", "n", "r", and the last half of the "h". The more pointed, the greater the mental speed or

ability to probe into the matter under consideration.concentrationSmall writing. The smaller the writing the greater the concentration. This trait intensifies all other traits found in a writing.creative abilityFlat tope "r's", broad or well rounded "m's", "n's", and last half of "h" and broad "k".

curiositySharp pointed inverted v-strokes on "m", "n", "h", or "r". Curiosity is investigativeness lacking the purpose of the latter trait.deceit/deceptionIndicated by repeated initial half or complete loops at the beginning of the circle in "a", "o", "d", "g", or "q", and by a loop occurring at the same time in the ending of the "a" or "o". Deceit must be intentional in order to qualify under this heading. Many who are charged with lying do so because of lack of attention to details, vivid imagination and talkativeness. Persistent initial loops as indicated, coupled with wide open circle strokes would indicate deceit based in part on volubility.decisiveFinal strokes on letters at the end of words firm, ending abruptly at or near the base; may be broader at the finish in which case the degree of decisiveness will be increased.definiteFirm letter formations; firm endings for final strokes in words.

acquisitiveInitial hooks. The volume of the desire indicated by the size of the hook. May occur at the beginning of a word, but retains its value wherever found as an initial stroke.

adolescentLack of definiteness. Calendar years do not determine the mental growth of the individual, hence many writers who are

grown physically are mentally adolescent.

aggressivenessLast stroke of "g", "j", "y" and "p" carried forward with a strong and vigorous swing.

analyticalA v-shaped formation at the base line. This may occur between any two strokes, one written downward at any slant, and the other written upward. The deeper the trough of the v-formation the greater the analytical ability.

antagonisticInflexible initial strokes. Usually combined with highly developed analytical sense.

artisticMay involve many qualities including line values, creative ability, and color sense.

caustic/sarcasticT-bars (t-crossings) made like arrows. This applies regardless of location of the bar or crossing.

change (and variety)Long lower loops running into lines below.

physical-mindednessA love or desire for physical activity expressed by lower-loops for "p". Where loops are long and slender the physical activity will be expressed gracefully; when enlarged the physical expression will be more vigorous. A prize fighter can win great success without love or physical activity, depending upon initiative, aggressiveness and other traits.positiveAll strokes made with a firm hand, and final strokes reaching or intended to reach the base line are firm and strong.practicalOrganization ability; t-bars written not above the point of the t-stem. Degree of practicality is determined by the location of the cross-bar. When written well down on the stem the writing indicates a nature that lacks ambition, satisfied

with the primary requirements of life; ie., food, shelter,clothprideFrequent breaks between leters. Not breaks in the letters themselves.procrastinationT-bars preceding the stem. Emphasized by i-dots also preceding the i-stem, when the t-bar evidence is present.psychicFrequent breaks between letters.sarcasmArrow cross-bars for "t's". Stroke may be long or short, the sarcasm being registered by the knife-edge ending of the stroke. A short, very arrow like stem will give great sarcasm; a longer stroke registering modified sarcasm.secretiveCircle strokes tied.

self-consciousnessLast third of "M" or "m", and last half of "N" or "n" made higher than previous strokes.

selectiveNarrow lower loops on "y", "g", "j", and "q". See CLANNISH which is extreme emphasis of the selective inclination.self-interestWriting vertical or near vertical. Absence of generosity.self-relianceStrong stroke under signature. Strong signature, somewhat larger than body of writing.

sensitiveLooped "d" and "t" stems. The larger the loop in proportion to height the greater the sensitiveness. Short stems may be looped, the heights of the stem having nothing to do with the evidence of sensitiveness.

stinginessPinched writing without finals to words of after letter formations.

stubbornInverted v-stroke in "d" or "t". May occur at the end of word or at any other place.

sympatheticExpressive and generous

talkativeWide open "a", "o", "d", "q", and "g"

temperTwo distinct strokes, both or either of which may be found

tenacityFinal hooks; may occur at end of words, or at the end of any stroke combination or stroke when standing alone.

vainHigh d-stems, vertical or near-vertical.

variableAn emotional condition, writing slanting first one way and then another. Variable in interests is the result of desire for change.

visionaryCross-bars written above t-stems. If some "t's" are crossed, and others have the cross-bar written above the stem, the influence of the visionary will be determined by the proportion of visionary strokes. Light strokes do not increase the visionary nature, but they determine the permanency or weight of the visions.

willCross-bar of t growing stronger.

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