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.

Franklin's hand is gracious and elegant. He was 71 years old at the time he wrote this letter, and he maintained excellent vitality. He was still very active and competent even at this late stage of his life. The sample has a strong rightward slant, excellent spatial arrangement, high form level, and a very large left hand margin. Note the long, but lightly pressured t-bars, and the elegantly flourished and large capitals.

At this time, educated people were taught to write with more flourish than they do today. This is important, as Franklin is proud, but not conceited. He had a strong intellect and great imagination along with a fine attention to detail. The dotting of his "i" gives away these aforementioned traits.

Franklin was adept at getting his way and accomplishing projects by delicate persuasion. This is shown by the understated pressure in his long t-bars. He was oriented to the future, and had a great knack with people. He was extroverted, and a warm and friendly person. He fit in well with aristocratic society as his elegant handwriting would dictate. Franklin was a true friend, and he would go out of his way to protect those closest to him; there are multiple arcades in the upper zone.

Thel spatial arrangement shows that Franklin was an excellent planner and organizer, and the unusual margins divulge a man who sis not just live for today, but thought and acted for the future.

Here we have a sample of Freud which appears to be a quickly written note. It is at a fast writing speed, very angular, narrow, and variable. The rythym is choppy and form level is only moderate. There are sporadic ink buildups, and the writing is action oriented.

There is balance in the sample between the three zones, but the middle zone is blurred and muddled; so Freud did have balance in life between his strong physical and sexual drives and his intellect, however, he lacked social skills, and would be abrupt and impatient. One could not disagree with Freud; as evidenced by the strong degree of angularity and inflexibility of the sample . Freud was a very difficult person to deal with. He was stubborn and needed things to be his way.

The variance and illegibility of the writing in the middle zone depicts a person who was unpredictable with other people. He tried to control his temper, but often lost out to his anger. He did not wish to reach out to others or communicate with them. He would order people about and give no explanation. He could be described as authoritarian. Freud was a time bomb of emotional fire and instability, and he battled bouts of depression. The graphology signs for this are variable pressure, variable middle zone, stepped baseline, and declining baseline. The narrow letters depict Freud as being inhibited.

He had a curious mind, as evidenced by the many unusual forms empasized in the upper zone. And he was proud of his accomplishments, but life was not easy for Freud. His emotional problems were constant and it disturbed his life.

Galileo's writing is small, crowded spatially, and the baseline is concave. [Concave baseline is one that starts high, then sags in the middle, and then finishes upward. Convex is the exact opposite] Galileo has large upper loops on the "d"; and the forms are simplified. There is few extremes in this sample and the tri-zonal balance is excellent.

Any time the writing exhibits three qualities, we have a highly intelligent person. In Galileo's sample, his writing is fast, simplified, and it has a strong upper zone. The simplification of forms show us that Galileo eliminated obstacles and didn't get caught up in unnecessary details. Instead he would go straight to the heart of a problem.

This is where the unusual baseline comes into play. Galileo would start off on new projects and tasks slowly; then he would build up some momentum and then finish strongly and enthusiastically.

The crowded spatial arrangement, right hand slant, and round forms show that Galileo liked people and social settings. He was congenial. His schedule however was very busy, and he rarely had free time to breath.