graphology - Size

Size

Formation: Handwriting Size - Tells you the acceptance of the challenge of the day.

Explanation: Writing big or small letters is connected to the writer’s self-image, intelligence, and past or future orientation.

Characteristics:

• Normal Capital Size - Capital alphabet which is twice the height of the middle zone, shows the ability to take initiative.
• Normal Writing Size - Alphabet 'A'. 2.00mm to 2.5mm diameter.

---

Experiment:
Write larger than normal.
Write smaller than normal.
Write extra-small then small.

Observation: In the first case writing larger than normal the head is held high and when writing extra small, the head is very low.

---

The size simply refers to whether the writing is large or small. Of course, there are many categories in size, like large, overly large, medium, small, or overly small (microscopic). It is an unfixed trait. Because, depending upon the mood, people write sometimes small and at other times big. It also depends upon the paper on which they write. Usually writing on a postcard, one’s handwriting will be smaller than writing on an A4 paper. But people usually maintain a certain size on the average. To study one’s size of the handwriting we need to take several samples written over a period of time under different circumstances and analyze them.

Source: Personality Profile Through Handwriting Analysis, A Textbook of Handwriting Analysis by D. John Antony, O.F.M.Cap., 2008.

Small writing is contraction and the basic meaning is the subordination of personality. Whereas large writing indicates un-inhibition, small writing means inhibition. Its positive qualities are economy of strength, accuracy, objectivity, modesty, discipline, realism and adjustability.  Its negative qualities are pettiness, economy, intolerance, lack of personality, lack of space, depression, inferiority complex, and short-sightedness.

Extra Large Size Handwriting

Formation: Extra Large Size - More than 3.5 mm

Explanation: 

Characteristics:

• Uncertain - Not confident.
• A small person with an inferiority complex.
• Not in a position to be leader, but wants to show.
• Obsessive tendencies.
• Somehow, they want to be seen and heard.
• For them, there are no boundaries.
• Exhibitionism is seen.
• Can be hyperactive.

Tip: Principle of Exaggeration. Let us also remember that anything overly exaggerated may be to overcompensate for an intense inner feeling of the opposite.

What to say

You are a person with hidden emotions.

Based primarily on very large size, the following is projected:

Others view you as a person who has learned to hide a multitude of feelings. You know no boundaries and your behavior demonstrates that. While at the same time you do not expect others to be confined by boundaries, you may behave as an exhibitionist. Your restless personality seeks an outlet for your fast cruising thoughts.

Extra Small Illegible Handwriting

Formation: Extra Small Handwriting - Miniature Illegible

Explanation: 

Characteristics:

• Dishonesty. High quality /High-level cheats.

Observation: If a person who has been writing normally suddenly starts writing microscopically, then it is a sign of being deeply troubled and unhappy. Source: Personality Profile Through Handwriting Analysis, A Textbook of Handwriting Analysis by D. John Antony, O.F.M.Cap., 2008.

Extra Small Legible Handwriting

Formation: Extra Small Handwriting - Miniature Legible - Microscopic

Explanation: 

Characteristics:

• Principle of Exaggeration. Positively.
• Capable of looking at small things in a big way.
• Capable of detailed research.
• Ingenious - They can be genius.

Tip: This can be negative when other aspects are not proper. [Like margins]

What to say

You are thought of as a deep thinker:

Yes, you are probably a deep thinker but you could at times exhibit a disturbed mind. In fact, you may be both. You will most likely be viewed by others as unproductive and withdrawn because they generally do not understand your ability for deep concentration to the extent that you find yourself anti-social. They may even think that you are shy. Your intense focus shuts out all environmental noise and you may seem to be argumentative. You probably like to question and challenge authority.

Illegible Handwriting

Formation: Illegible - Overall in any size.

Explanation: 

Characteristics:

• Capable of dishonesty.

Large Size Handwriting

Formation: ​Large Size Handwriting - More than 2.5 mm

Explanation: 

Characteristics:

• Big picture
• Accepts the challenge of life in a big way.
• They are extroverts. They are leaders in their own field.
• They want to be result oriented.
• They are more interested in results and miss on details.
• Their goal in life is more public-oriented. Large bungalow, large showrooms.
• More spending (in public).
• They develop groups of people.

Observation: Anything large attracts attention.

What to say

You are someone who does not like to submit to authority and you need to be noticed:
Others may view you as a non-subordinate who needs lots of attention. You may be an extrovert who is unwilling or unable to concentrate, seeking constant approval and you probably have a tendency to be a show off. Others are generally entertained by your vivacious personality and find you the life at parties. At the same time, you probably would not be their first choice with whom to share a secret.

Medium Size Handwriting

Formation: Medium size handwriting.

Explanation: 

Characteristics:

• Neither leader nor follower.
• Also leader and follower.
• Adaptable to circumstances for leadership and as a follower.
• Avoid being larger or small.
• Average ability to concentrate.
• A desire for conventional or conforming.
• The person has a need to conform in all areas.

What to say

People trust you and find you very balanced:
You are normally a person who is considered to be the average "Joe"; You are known by friends, family, and co-workers, to be quite balanced and well adjusted. You are able to focus and to be in control of great mood shifts. People find you reliable, personable, responsible, and accountable. They like you and enjoy being in your company.

Observation: Most people have medium-sized handwriting.

Medium Large

• The characteristics of large more pronounced.

Medium Small

• The characteristics of small more pronounced.

Small Size Handwriting

Formation: Small Size - Less than 2.00 mm

Explanation: 

Characteristics:

• Focus - Their concentration ability is high on details.
• This person is thoughtful.
• Thoughtful in spending time, money and energy.
• They have personal goals. Individualistic goals.
• Follower - They are followers.

Observation: Concentration - Extremely small writing. People that write tiny have the ability to shut everything out of their mind and fully concentrate on one thing at a time. Often, on a first impression, these people seem reserved.

Observation: Sometimes low self-image. Their sense of inadequacy in the world and life also on account of their inferior feeling, they write small letters.

Observation: Yet another reason for writing small letters is due to the sense of economy. These people want to save paper. They may tend to be economical in all the facets of their life. It may be also due to the limited space provided. For example, signing on your identity card, you will write small letters. 

Observation: Scientists, composers, authors, and mathematicians write small-sized letters most of the time. Their profession requires deep concentration on account of which the letters become small. When the writing is small and well-formed, it means that the person can concentrate on small details for a long time as well.

Source: Personality Profile Through Handwriting Analysis, A Textbook of Handwriting Analysis by D. John Antony, O.F.M.Cap., 2008

What to say

You are a person described by others as an introvert:
You are someone who may be an introvert. You also may be a little selfish. You probably have learned to tune out what others say and shut out environmental noises. You are generally very focused and able to concentrate on the task at hand. You also may be a scholar. And you have a tendency to be a perfectionist.

Variable Size Handwriting

Variable Size

• When the writing size keeps on varying a lot, this person has large capacity to lie.
• Varying levels of confidence.
• Specific likes and dislikes.