Graphology is a science with its basis just like all the other sciences; empirical, and scientific exploration of hypothesis and experimentation. The various character traits that match up with the various graphological traits have been thouroughly tested through the traditional scientific methods.

Graphology is a science and should be best left to experts in the field. It takes years of study and training to become a qualified graphologist. However, there are simple and logical explanations that can show you; how and why graphology works, and the implications for its practical uses.

The following handwritings are samples of famous people. We have provided a mini-analysis of some of the main features of these writings. It is for the purpose of your review. In no way is this to be determined as a complete and in-depth analysis. We have chosen a variety of samples purposely selected for their unique graphology characteristics and others simply because of their fame. Please enjoy these as they are meant only for the purpose of public interest.

This sample by Charlie Chaplin was written as lyrics for a song and soundtrack. This sample was written when Chaplin was 78 years old; so health issues might be a factor in the analysis. The paper is lined, but there is no lining for the left margin. Since it is written in poem format, I make no comments regarding the right margin.

The writing speed is fast, the hand is slightly pastose. It is written in heavy pressure and as would be expected with Chaplin, the writing sample is kinesthetic, action oriented, and very forcefull. The connective form is angular, his stable axis is rigid and with extra pressure, and the horizontal motion is also with extra heavy pressure. The baseline is wavy and floats above the lines of the paper. The capitals are flourished a little, there are some lead-in strokes, otherwise the writing is simplified. The writing is full of "knots" or "ties".

Chaplin is highly motivated, adventurous, and energetic [kinesthetic writing; long, high, and strong t-bars {these are some of the best t-bars and t-stems I've ever analyzed} heavy pressure, strong and long lower zone] The motivation was coupled with unbridled enthusiam and optimism. [t-bars point uphill, baseline "floats" above lines on paper] Whatever Charlie decided to accomplish; he would eventually do so, and it would not take him a long time to do it. [fast and simplified writing] Chaplin was no procrastinator. He spent a good deal of time in planning his projects and tasks, and then would vigilantly proceed with the actual workload until he was finished. He didn't give up on goals. [t-bars that are right ward but still long enough on the left side of the stem, ties and knots]

Chaplin had a strong intellect [speedy writing, some simplification, high upper zone] which aided his tremendous ambitions and aspirations. [ambition and aspiration in graphology is equivalent to "how high one sets the bar for themselves". Chaplin set it all the way up]. Chaplin had a regal quality in his demeanor and did not lack for self-esteem or confidence. [flourished, but tall capitals, and strong and tall stable axis {t-stems}] He was a powerful and forceful pressence, and that is not just physically. Physically, Charlie had incredible energy and driving force.

Charlie was demanding and would often be difficult to deal with [angles, rigid strong stable axis]. He laid it straight on the line, and his forceful personality would have won out more often than not. He was persistent and stubborn, [knots and ties, notice the capital "L"'s and some lower case "t"s] but on the other hand he was also capable of diplomacy and tact [looped ovals mixed with other ovals] Chaplin was a man with plenty of backbone, who liked to take charge, and had little problem in delegating orders to others. [long and strong t-bars, angles, strong stable axis]

Emotionally, Chaplin kept a strong feelings and memories from his past. He never forgot where he came from, even after he had made it big [lead in strokes that are slightly garlanded, strong pressure] Chaplin was spontaneous, and sensuous.[pastosity, and spontaneous style] He had a strong sex drive, and his energy was such that few could keep up with him.[long lower zone, but curled back down again] Romantically, we have a passionate person that loved affection.[pastosity, and right hand slant, strong lower zone] But, Chaplin was also a boss, and stubborn. There are mixed qualities regarding Chaplin as a romantic partner. On one side, we see the warm and emotionally expressive man with boundless energy and vitality, and on the other, a demanding person who had to have things his own way.

It is uncertain at when James Dean did write this sample, but the content leads me to believe it was just before he reached stardom. Dean was about 20 years old at the time this sample was written.

The sample is clear with several major and extreme characteristics, the size, pastosity, and the downhill baseline. Here is a written sample of a very rare graphology trait, the "funnel margins", and notice how the signature is centered. The upper zone is very wide, but not to excess. The middle zone is diminished, and threaded, while the lower zone is variable, both in length and form. True garlands predominates the script, and the slant is left ward. The writing is very visual.

James Dean was a highly intellectual man, who thought quickly; and contemplated life on a higher plane. He was spiritual, and his intellect was multi dimensional. He was willing to explore and venture where few minds would dare. [very quick handwriting with a small middle zone like this, and it is reminiscent of "science writing", upper zone is wide looped, overly high i-dots] Dean had a wonderful imagination, and could be caught philosophising from time to time. Here was a man in search of other worlds and realms.

James didn't truly believe in himself, and didn't feel worthy of his fame. He felt more like a personna of what James Dean was "supposed" to be like, rather than to discover his own identity. [signture is large, overstated, and with graphic gesture below; however, PPI is tiny] Dean never felt he could live up to the expectations of his acting self.

Dean reached the stars in Hollywood, but he was not highly motivated. In fact, he would often prepare plans, and then never go through with them. Dean lacked persistence. [t-bars that are short, some are left side of stem only] He was not strongly aspired for achievement. James did have an adventurous spirit, but this was not for goals and achievement. This would be for thrills. He was a thrill seeker and this was one way he was able to satisfy his sensual appetite. [pastosity with large width between letters]

This is a very sensitve, sensual and compassionate person. [pastose, rightward slant] Dean was a romantic at heart. Easily hurt, he protected his gentle and generous nature with reserve and aloofness. Dean was a true friend; he would be there to help you, and not for personal motives. [true garlands]

Dean was a troubled soul. He was suffering from depression at this time. [the downhill slant is too strong for it to be temporary] Dean felt trapped and didn't know who to turn to, or what to do. As time went on; he found himself more and more stagnant. Dean worried about the future, and withdrew. But regression to childhood was not his answer, as he moved away from the past as well. Dean found himself stuck right in the middle, and he had no place to go. Maybe the car accident was no accident afterall. [funnel margins, downhill baseline, signature in center]

Marilyn wrote this sample when she was in a psychiatric hospital, trying to nurse herself back to health. For this reason, I must consider the state of her situation when analyzing this sample and give her immense lattitude and leeway. I have no idea when the sample was written, but since the signature is Marilyn rather than Norma Jean; she must have already been a star. My guess would be sometime in the mid-fifties.

The baseline is erratic with many "steps" The rhythm is restricted and cramped. Line spacing is narrow, while word spacing looks normal and consistent. Her PPI's vary in size and shape, with particular deformation on the father stroke. The oral stroke is also long. The slant is rightward, while the style of the script remains copybook. The t-bars are long and high on a high stem.

The lower zone dominates with a strong upper zone, and the middle zone is small, and cramped. Like the sample of James Dean above Marilyn Monroe also has that rare trait, the "funnel margins", followed by the signature in the middle of the page. The signature is a plate of spaghetti and a thread, changing consistency from the text.

At this time, Marilyn is frightened over her situation, therefore, many of the graphology traits exhibited in the handwriting are going to be avoided because of the traumatic nature of the circumstances surrounding this sample.

Marilyn was not stupid. She was average in intelligence. Although she was not overly intelligent; she did have a good deal of intellecutal curiosity. [copybook style, but high upper zone, some simplification] This means she attempted to understand and expand her intellectual abilities and knowledge. [high upper zone, emphasized capitals in upper zone ]

Although, we think of Monroe as the glamorous sex symbol, in truth she was much more like the girl next door. Marilyn was a conventional person; she would have been suited for a home, husband, and kids; living a comfortable life in the suburbs. Marilyn believed in the "American dream". She was not in her element amongst the glitter and glamour of Hollywood. [conventional and copybook writing]

She did have a very strong sex drive, though. Sometimes she was able to find pleasure and delight in this area of physical expression; while other times, sex left her frustrated. [long lower zone, some release on complete upstroke, some covered stroke on return upstroke, some release upstrokes falling short of baseline]

Marilyn suffered the same problems as did James Dean above. Interestingly, the "funnel margins" are apparent in such a small percentage of people; that I question this as jsut coincidence in the two samples of Monroe and Dean. There lives were similar, meteoric careers in Hollywood, and living in an environment that was not condusive to their own personal happiness.

Marilyn wanted everyone to believe that she had a strong ego, and good self-esteem [large size PPI's at start of script, small PPI's at the end of script] But in fact the opposite was true, Marilyn put on a personna for the fans and other people. She was trying to live a lie, a person that she was not. Her own identity and personal growth suffered. She internally felt very small and worthless. [tiny PPI's late in the script, large signature that is a plate of spaghetti] In the end, she felt she had no where to turn to, she couldn't move forward, and didn't want to go back to her past. She stagnated in the middle. Eventually, the drugs gave her an outlet.