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 was from the Declaration of Independence. It is difficult to determine much of the qualities of this sample, so I used a composite of his other writings.

The keys to Jefferson's hand are narrow word spacing, narrow line spacing, straight baseline, overall visual and gracefull picture of writing, strong rightward slant, upper zone arcades, and many creative forms.

Jefferson was intellectually minded, and unorthodox. He was very creative, and utilized it in some form of visual manifestation. He was capable of unorthodox solutions to problems, not missing even minute details, and expressing himself in an eloquent manner. He had an easy going manner about him, and was rarely prone to forcefull tactics. He was a quiet and subdued man, charming and gracefull.

Jefferson was a cautious man, who was prudent. He was not rash, but moved slowly. He used his excellent planning skills to thoroughly analyze a problem before acting. Sometimes, he could be accused of overanalyzing a situation before acting; then the timing might be too late.

The high degree of upper zone arcades attest to the fact that Jefferson cared for and was a "protector" of others. He liked people, was warm and compassionate. He worked with people, rather than ordering, bossing, or trying to dominate others. Instead, he used his creativity and easy manner to get cooperation from others around him.

Here is an excellent sample of Lincoln's hand. There is heavy pressure, spontanaiety, high form level, very fast writing, strong and powerful horizontal strokes, fabulous rhythm, flexible and uphill baseline, rightward tendencies, simplification, curled lower case "c", and problem with his mother stroke in PPI

There is a lot going on in this handwriting. First, I'll say that I admire Lincoln, not for history but for this sample. It is one of the best samples of handwriting I have ever seen. It has several of the most positive qualities in handwriting; simplicity, spontanaiety, heavy pressure, speedy writing, strong t-bars, uphill and flexible baseline, good capitals, and high form level. In fact, there is only one negative quality in this writing; and that is the curled strokes.

Lincoln was a powerful and dominant person. He was decisive and quick to act. His intellect served him well. He was physically strong, and had immense energy. The powerfully strong t-bar crossings betray a person who was goal oriented, and determined to achieve those goals. Lincoln had tremendous will power and drive. The height of those t-bars portrays a man who set his goals extremely high [high t-bars are symbolic of how high "one sets the bar for themselves". Lincoln set it all the way up]

Lincoln didn't waste time or beat around the bush. He went straight to the heart of a matter; he did it quickly; and then he acted quickly. He was very adaptable, versatile and flexible.

Lincoln was a proud man, and confident. He had backbone and was no pushover by others. He was the man in charge. The rightward tendency and the lack of a right margin show us that Lincoln thought about and made his decisions with the future in mind. Lincoln was sincere, mostly honest, and altruistic. [the lower zone loop of the lower case "y" turns rightward rather than leftward] He was a strong optimist, as evidenced by his uphill baseline.

His impressive and immense talent and skill are even more impressive when you realize how much he suffered as a child. There was some severe problem between him and his mother [Lincoln's personal pronoun "I", which is the most important ego symbol, show severe trauma with the mother stroke in both his PPI's in the script] It is explained that his mother died when he was 10 years old. The fact that the PPI still show such trauma indicate the pain and trauma that was associated with it. Remember, he was 37 years old at the time this letter was written.

Here is a strong example of Lincoln's inability to let things go. He had a strong tendency to cling onto things, etiher physically and/or emotionally. [this is the explanation of all the curls in the lower case "c" and in capital "f" in "Friend" and in the PPI]

This is a great oppurtunity to witness history in the making. We are here in the middle of the Revolutionary War and inside the head and heart of the commander of the Continental Army. The Battle of Saratoga had been faught the previous October, and General Burgoyne had been defeated. Now, we can analyze and "see" and "know" how Washington felt about the war, and its ultimate outcome.

Washington wrote this letter during the Revolutionary War in April of 1778, at the age of 46. It may be relevant that this was just after his horrendous winter at Valley Forge. There are several unusual graphology traits which this may explain. The baseline is downhill denoting depression or perhaps doom. Washington was not confident or optimistic at the time of the writing.

However, he does reach and even crash the right margin. This indicates that no matter how he felt about this situation; he was in it for the long haul and was committed. Other than these graphological signs; I will assume the other graphology traits are his "normal" and unimpeded character. [Trauma, unusual circumstances, and extreme stress, and physical ailments are several attributes of a person which could easily taint their normal handwriting and cause unusaul and different characteristics. In Washington's case; I believe that these traits, evident in the writing could easily be explained by the pressures of the war at the time of the writing. Washington was unaware that Saratoga was the turning point, and Yorktown was still 3 years away. He was not expecting to be victorious in this handwriting sample!]

This sample of Washington's hand would be invaluable to the British, had they known. They would have known how Washington felt, his lack of confidence in his troops, and his willingness to stay in the fight for the long haul. They could have used this information to have planned a successful campaign against Washington, and most likely defeated a weak, tired, starving, and deserting Continental Army. However, graphology was not a science yet. Washington hung on and regrouped and history was changed forever. How was Washington able to do this? Read on.

The graphology traits that Washington had innate were high form level, high intellect, strong imagination, and creativity. The writing is not fast, but a moderate speed. There are plenty of angles at the baseline. It is simplified, with disconnected breaks, and slight right hand slant. The upper zone "flies" farther to the right than the general script. There are arcades at the top of the middle zone. The form level is high, even though the baseline depicts Washington's negative feelings of fate and destiny.

Here's how Washington ultimately defeated the British. He used his immense creativity and imagination to out wit the British maneuvers. We see that in his escape of New York, and his Christmas attack on the British by sneaking across the Deleware. He was the man of unexpected moves, which made him difficult to predict. Yet as unpredictable as Washington was; he was not impulsive at all. He was an opportunist. He calculated and planned his moves well, as he was a magnificent organizer.

While the writing is not fast, it is meticulous without rigidity. Washington calculated and planned his moves to minute details. He anticipated his enemies counter moves and was well prepared. The tactic of hit and run is best shown up graphologically by his lower case "y" loops. [notice how they are sharply turned rightward. This is a classic sign of impatience. However, it is highly unusual in a writing that is not fast.] This leads to the conclusion that Washington would plan hard and well, cover all the details, anticipate his enemy; then when he attacked would "impatiently" or quickly run away. His elusiveness is easily explained by the graphology traits in his writing. But make no mistake, Washington was not impetuous, impulsive, or a risk taker. Each tactic was the result of careful planning.

Remember the arcades at the top of the middle zone. Washington kept constant watch over his soldiers. He was concerned with them, and treated them as his resources. Since his resources were minimal, his men were not expendable. He could not afford heavy losses or waste. He was very protective of them, and this graphology trait also means that Washington had something to "hide". It was his Army, and he kept their location a secret from the British.

There are many angles at the baseline, and trianglular lower case "t" stems. Besides Washington's intellect, imagination, and creativity; he was a leader. He was firm, and often inflexible. He felt he was the authority. And when he gave an order, he ensured that it was carried out. His writing is extremely legible. He went to great pains to clearly communicate with his officers. No one left Washington in doubt or uncertainty. Everyone was on the "same page"; essential for the style of Washington. Everyone had a job to do, and do it precisely at the right time. He was a master at this. He kept the overall planning to himself. He delegated each officer the information they alone needed. Secrecy was a top priority in the Washington camp.

The overly high upper zone and overyly high "i" dots depict a very spiritual soul, and with the disconnected breaks in words; Washington "listened" to his strong intuition.

In conclusion, Washington hid his troops well, cautiously planned his attacks and maneuvers to the utmost detail. This would include anticipating the British counter maneuvers. He moved slowly and cautiously, and protected his Army. The crashing right margin showed the lack of caution, so if the circumstances were right; he would take what would appear to be a risk, but was more a gamble where the odds were in his favor.

In addition, Washington had no difficulties with his mother, but he hated his father. While his writing is simplified, his signature is flourished. He wanted to be viewed as larger than life. A sign of the aristocracy that he grew up in.

As far as a president is concerned; he has such innate talents that are listed above as a general, that he would have no problem converting these skills and talents to any field he chose.