The ABCs of Handwriting Analysis: The Complete Guide to Techniques and Interpretations

by Claude Santoy

The ABCs of Handwriting Analysis is an indispensable tool for anyone hoping to peer behind the letters on a page—professionals responsible for hiring and managing other employees, and hobbyists looking to uncover the truths we reveal through our writing. It demonstrates proven techniques for deconstructing hand-lettering to determine an individual's inner workings—revealing mental aptitudes and emotional characteristics, odd or unusual personality traits, sense of humor, sexual motivation, and many other qualities—all through the critical analysis of the slant, pressure, size, and shape of one's scripted letters. Claude Santoy's step-by-step instruction on the most practical and up-to-date methods of handwriting evaluation includes psychological interpretation of drawings and doodles, methods of determining mental health from handwriting, workbook examples to help readers master the system, and a helpful glossary of terminology. Packed with useful information, The ABCs of Handwriting Analysis is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in uncovering the secrets hidden within handwriting.

Genres: Reference, Psychology, Nonfiction

230 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Claude Santoy, Ph.D., received her degree in psychology from the Sorbonne. She owns and operates a Paris-based company which does handwriting analysis for private clients and major European corporations and is an author of a number of books on the subject. She lives with her son in Paris.

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference, Very clear and concise. This book makes me feel better about my crazy decision to study this topic to learn more from my ancestors writings.

[Wayward Skyril · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't really properly read this, only skimmed, and I would definitely classify it as a did-not-finish.
The way it was laid out was not what I was expecting. It felt like pure memorization, and it was mind-numbingly dull. I couldn't concentrate, I couldn't get into it, I didn't like it. I didn't learn anything from it either. Maybe that's my fault for not trying harder, but it was just... not fun.

I also didn't like the... the SOUND of the author's voice. Again, maybe it was just me, but he felt like he was so full of himself, I'm sorry. I really hate bashing, and I don't want to be mean, but after I read the first page I was already twisting my face with distaste.

He made it complicated and boring, and he made it seem like his way was the ONLY way, the RIGHT way and anyone else had better step aside.

I'm sorry, I just didn't like this book.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had some different analysis than other books so worth reading.

[Gaston · Rating 3 out of 5]

A more than adequate introduction to the world of graphology. Aside from introducing the reader to the graphology and its basic elements, it provides additional exercises and recommendations. But you have been warned; approach this field with caution. It is, after all, considered a pseudo-science, backed by very few assertions with little to no scientific evidence. Whether graphology is or is not a valid tool for personality assessment is still a topic of debate, but one thing's for sure: I did enjoy analyzing my friends' and partner's writing, and I did, to my surprise, find many of my conclusions to be quite accurate. But it may, after all, be nothing but the Forer effect.
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[Bunnicula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely helpful, straight forward, and factual book. I continually use it as a reference when I occasionally get in the mood to analyze someone's handwriting. I wish that it had more examples of different versions of letters people do because more than once I've found myself finding that the way someone wrote their letter didn't match up with any description of that letter in the book, and I also wish that there were some more explanation as to why each letter means what it's supposed to mean.

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always been intrigued & fasinated by people's handwriting. So when I discovered that there are those that forge signature's, well I had to read about that. The same w/ the creation of writing. Where the actually ltrs. in the alphebet came from. And now here I found another book on analysis...for those that enjoy & even addicted to books of these nature, u will definately luv this book. Every thing that we are can be found in our handwriting...fun, huh??

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one and read it all in an hour..

[Pchr8 · Rating 4 out of 5]

If not taken too seriously, it does have very valid points.