FOUR ORDINARY SIGNATURES WITH DESCRIPTIONS

[Illustration: A mechanical or artificial hand in copy-book style,
lightly and delicately traced.

Characteristic signature, connected and rapidly traced letters
expressing great animation and mental activity.

A natural hand, letters vary in size, written with great spontaneity
and expression.

A restrained hand, letters slowly and deliberately traced, indicating
a slow intelligence and perception.]


STUDENTS' HANDWRITING--CRIMINALS' HANDWRITING

[Illustration: The above is a comparison of the students' and
criminals' handwriting, the selections being made from the records of
each class.]

[Illustration: The tremor of feebleness is shown in this signature.
This was written by a gentleman ninety-two years of age. Writing of
one who is ill or feeble is usually characterized by a light stroke.
The simulated tremor of a skilful penman is rarely successful in
deceiving a trained eye.]

[Illustration: This signature represents the tremor due to illiteracy.
The tremors and angular features shown are by no means indicative of
lack of power, but the power is misdirected.]