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.

Grant's sample appears very light in pressure, the slant is extremely rightward, the stable axis is slightly bent, but with increased pressure. The form level is very high, and the spatial arrangement is superb. The t-bars are long, light, and very high. The right hand margin is very narrow, and the left hand margin is even and slightly rightward. Grant's signature is true to the script. The capitals are simple and well formed, and note how powerful his punctuation is.

Grant exhibits a defiant "k" and there's little leftward movement. The middle zone is deemphasized, but the spacing between letters is expanded, and spacing between words is also expansive. The writing is simplified. Here's what all this translates into.

Grant surprisingly showed light pressure and plenty of garlands, and therefore he treated others much easier than his reputation would suggest. However, if his orders were not followed; he would get indignant. Grant could be defiant, too, and he no problem in pushing his will on others. [long t-bars, defiant "k", heavy pressure on i-dots and punctuation]

Grant was a very emotional, spontaneous, and expressive person. His emotions could get the best of him, and he would act with his feelings rather than his logic. Grant would go with his intuition, and at times would later second guess himself. [unusual disconnections in words, especially with last letter of word] Although Grant was an excellent planner, and was adept at spatial skills which would aid him in his battle plans; he also could act impulsively if he felt an advantage was there. Grant was not cautious and didn't need to overanalyze the situation.[simplified forms, no lead in strokes, strong rightward movement, many t-bars are rightward]

Grant was sensitive to negative criticisms, but did his very best to keep that aspect of his personality to himself. He never wanted or would allow others to see this side of him. Instead, he would show his officers his determination of the present day issues at hand. [notice the leftward "sensitive d loop", and the strong pressure on the stable axis]

The strong rightward direction of the overall writing depicts that Grant pointed his soldiers in one direction and said "Go". He was not too detailed in his projects, tasks, and goals. Grant would overlook unecessary details for the "bigger picutre". There were small details which Grant would insist upon, but these were the important details which were relevant to the "bigger picture". So he would be pedantic about those particular details. [undetailed forms, especially in middle zone, but strong pressured, and precise i-dots]

Grant was a student of the past, and relied more upon the "old tried and proven" methods of goal accomplishment than newer and more unorthodox styles. [lack of creative forms in high form level]. Grant had stamina, [long lower zone] which was necessary for his adventurous style [large spaces between letters]and his zealous ambitions and goals. [strongly high t-bars] Grant had an above average intellect. He did not venture intellectually into too many areas but was knowledgeable in those which were important to him, probably militarily only. [high upper zone, but narrow or non-existent upper zone loops]

Grant was a sincere man. You knew where you stood with him, and if he said something; he meant it. Perhaps, this is a big difficiency as a politician and a president. [congruent signature and size to text, lack of dishonest signs in the sample]

Another famous American general; here is the handwriting of George S. Patton. He has written a letter to a woman, Helen; perhaps this was his wife. The letter is dated August 24, 1944. This was the time Patton was soaring across northern France, heading for Germany.

Please at this time refer to Famous People page 6 for the sample of George Washington. In stark contrast to that sample; Patton is displaying great confidence and optimism for the future outcome. On this date, it is clear that Patton felt and believed in eventual victory. The left margin is growing rightward. There is little space left on the right hand margin. The baseline is very wavy, but even.

Patton differs greatly in his approach and demeanor compared to the other generals and leaders exhibited within this category. Patton is very "threaded",[threads are formed when the letter formations are "strung out" to a point where it is not a formation but a string] and that is mixed with an excess of angles. The threading is arcaded, while the baseline is very wavy. The writing is impulsive, and very simplified. The writing is upper zone dominant, and the middle zone is very demphasized, both in size and form. The pressure varies without a pattern.

Can you see that there are "footballs" for "a" and "o"? I'll take at length about this! Also many of these particular lower case letters are completely closed into dots.

Patton was definitely not a man who worried or cared what others thought of him. He was extremely impatient and impulsive. Patton would have loathed waste. Here was a man who spent little time in planning [witness the lack of t-bars to the left of the stem] Patton saw everything in terms of "future" and not the past. He would not worry about what had happened, rather he would continue his pursuit of his goal by recognizing where he had to go.[there are no signs of caution or "past" or "reflective" aspects in the writing] Patton could be vulnerable because of his impulsive nature.

Patton was a difficult man to understand and deal with. He was inflexible, and his communications were kept very secretive. I think only Patton knew what Patton was thinking. Patton kept everything under wraps. There was a great deal of secrecy within the Patton camp. Patton was a harsh communicator, and chastising and yelling would be his normal behavior [I told you I would discuss those "football" "a"s and "o"'s. These are the communication letters. When they are as sharp as footballs and also closed, we see the strong indications of secrecy and harshness] Patton would have no problem in giving you an argument, either. [notice that the t-bars are often pointed back to the middle zone, directing his desire to society] He stood his ground, and only after oppositional force; would he ever bend or give in. [there are "bends in some of his stable axis] Although Patton was quite inflexible in most aspects of his personality; he was a bright and intelligent man. In fact, his intellect is the strongest and most developed zone. Because of this, Patton tempered his zeal and impulsive nature with good common sense to achieve his desired goals.

Patton's connections are creative, and so was Patton. In conjunction with his intellect and impulsive, direct nature; we see a general who could "surprise" his enemy, moving his troops at extraordinary speed. [note the incredible quickness of Patton's hand. Patton did not have the word "slow" in his vocabulary] Patton would be versatile and creative in his military mind and maneuvers. Since there was such secrecy with Patton, it would be hard for an opposing force to "figure" out this man.

One other thing is certain about Patton, his spatial arrangements are excellent, and within the scope of "motion". Here was a man who could "visualize" the spatial battlefield, and do it while the battlefield was in motion and change. [I have seen a similar skill with football quarterbacks. It is a unique quality, that Patton shows strong strength with]

As a person, Patton carried a lot of hostility within him, [sudden and unpatterned pressure changes, reversed pressure pattern, extreme usage of angles] and he made little effort to curb and control his temper. Although, he shows spontaniety; he would have been a difficult person to have a romantic relationship with. His emotional demaeanor would vary, and he would be impatient and abrupt with his partner, just like with his military personnel.