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Study of Signatures Written over Extended Periods of Time* Cover

Study of Signatures Written over Extended Periods of Time*

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|Jun 2016

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Figure 1

Gradual changes are noted in William Lowry’s uppercase letter formations. Slowly over time, the relative size of the approach stroke to the “W” and overall formation of the “L” begin to change. Once changed, these features remain consistent.

Figure 2

Gradual changes are noted in Solomon Goodwin’s signature, in particular the abbreviated formations of “mon” (blue), “oo” (pink), and “win” (green).

Figure 3

A noticeable deterioration in overall line quality is noted in the signature of Steve Brajer.

Observed Changes in Handwriting Features

Conspicuous UppercaseRelative SizeRelative Height# Pen LiftsConspicuous LowercaseBaselineLine QualitySlant
11 writers3 writers4 writers3 writers9 writers0 writers28 writers2 writers
24%7%9%7%20%0%62%4%
DOI: https://doi.org/10.69525/jasqde.224 | Journal eISSN: 1524-7287
Language: English
Page range: 5 - 10
Published on: Jun 1, 2016
Published by: American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2016 Kirsten A. Singer, Nancy M. Cox, published by American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.