12. Writing that looks slow and deliberate vs. rushed
Graphologists also consider whether it appears as though someone took their time writing something or was in a hurry. “Someone with slow and deliberate handwriting is a conscientious person who is detail-oriented, prefers a slow process and will not be happy juggling many balls in the air at the same time,” Poizner explains. “We all have our preferred pace, and this individual is like that turtle: Slow and steady wins the race.”
Hasty handwriting, however, can be an expression of intelligence: someone who thinks so quickly that their hand can’t keep up, says Poizner. On the flip side, it can be someone who is poorly organized, impulsive, messy or in possession of poor executive-functioning skills. “It can also be the person who is dynamic and functional,” she notes. “If it’s hurried but also legible, and the spacing is organized, then this is somebody who moves fast but meets obligations and is effective.”