graphology explanation

Graphology is the study of handwriting, which for hundreds of years has been recognized as being unique to each individual.
Through the centuries, starting with Suetonius, the Roman historian, scholars like Shakespeare and Walter Scott believed that personality is reflected in the style of writing. The scientific establishment began to compile evidence and theories proving this as early as the 17th century.

Early work in Italy and France was taken forward in Germany, and the basis of today’s methods were set down during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This makes graphology a relatively new science, which perhaps explains why many remain skeptical.
The term ’graphology’ was first used by the Frenchman Michon in 1875, from the Greek ‘grapho’ meaning I write, and ‘logos’ meaning theory. Graphology is now widely used in fields ranging from education, recruitment and human resources, to criminal psychology and illness diagnosis.

Further reading on the subject is available in many books including:
What your handwriting reveals M Gullan Whur Aquarian Press
Manual of Graphology E Singer Treasure Press Character indicated by handwriting R Baughan Upcott Gill The psychology of handwriting R Saudek Allen & Unwin P’s and Q’s J Meyer Geoffrey Bles Self-knowledge through handwriting H Jacoby Dent & Sons At its most complex, graphology is a large and dynamic subject. At its basic level however, it is relatively easy to understand and to begin to apply.

 Used as a simple guide, graphology can provide useful indicators to the writer’s personality, whether you are analyzing yourself or those around you. N.B. Experimenting with analysis is interesting, enjoyable and a good way to learn, but do not to attempt formal analysis of others, particularly staff reporting to you, until and unless you become expert in the use of graphology and preferably receive some certification or accreditation to that effect.