Handwriting Queries from All Parts of New Zealand

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 9, 8 September 1933, Page 44

Handwriting Queries from All Parts of New Zealand

‘A FURTHER batch of replies to the handwriting queries sent in by De Laval are printed below. From all parts of the country they come--Southland, North Auckland, the West Coast and Hawke’s Bay-and we have received several letters of appreciation from persons whose characters have been read from the handwriting they have sent in.

No. 24.-K. HH writing of an affectionate and romantic person, fond of poetry, with high religious ideals. ‘The little protecting arm or curve at the top of the letter "m" in "minor strain" shows that some care has to be taken of the health at present. The writer likes to get on quickly with new things. A small, neat hand shows a love of neatness and order-not extravagant, rather old-fashioned in views. Has suffered in life'and become thoughtful. Would be inclined to depend upon others, though judgment is good, margins. being even and spaces between words regular.. Fond of music. This is a person who, if not able to give money would be generous in sympathy and understanding. No. 25.-LAVENDER. ROM the handwriting submitted under this nom de plume, I conclude that the writer is not very well or is not young, for the writing is wavy. It. is evidently written with a lot of eare, almost as if the writer was not very used to writing. A generous and unsophisticated soul, yet with some calculation and forethought, shown by the initial letters all begining on the line. A sense of humour is displayed, and the tendency is to be outspoken and honest. If asked for their opinion would give it without resource to subtlety. The education has been a little neglected, though there is appreciation of philosophy and art and other cultural subjects indicated. This person is cautious and does not like to be

rushed, but whatever she took up she would be thoroughly enthusiastic about, Caution, too, igs here, for the i’s are dotted just above the letter. No. 26.-ALPHA. (THE handwriting in this example is that of a man of some mental and physical strength. He has personality and does not like to be overlooked. The ‘line under the signature shows this to be the case. The tall, rather sharp letters show penetration and insight, though the writing belongs to one who is interested mainly in the physical side of life. He is inclined to be just a little selfish, shown by the small, tight curls on the last stroke of most of the "w’s." The lack of terminals to words also confirms this. Would have made a good officer in the army or navy. A reliable man and able to keep his own counsel, Hnergy is marked, and observance also. Has intense feelings and would feel deeply, but at the same time would not altogether forget his interests, No. 27.-WESTERN WAYBACK. RITHS with a clear, open hand, honest and outspoken. Not 2 studious or intellectual person, but one whuv has more in common with the things of nature. than the artificial world. Would be good at sport of any kind, has physical strength developed. Is thoughful and looks before he leaps. Conscientious in his work, shown by his observance of all punctuation marks, ete. Gets on well with his fel-. lows. Is sociable and generous. The widely-spread writing indicates this. Goes on his first impressions of people and is fairly good at summing them up. Is not particularly religious, but would do a good .turn whenever possible. No. 28.-MERITOR. AS some artistic taste, shown by . the artistically designed capitals. The cleverly turned "g’s" ‘at end of words tell of organising ability. Theve is some attention paid to personal appearance. Meritor woud like to he well dressed. Would achieve success if the perseverance were a little more developed. There is a tendency here to become impatient. Is generous and sociable, for the margins are wide and the writing not cramped. There is youthful simplicity here, yet ability to plan or scheme. Is diplomatic and adaptable. Would not be stingy with money. Later on, this writer may ¢evelop some unusual ideas on religious questions. A little temperamental. very quick to act and think. No. 29.-WAITING. E have here a running writing belonging to someone who is used to the pen. The figures are well made and the type of handwriting suggests

clerical ability and experience, very likely time would be devoted to accountancy, as calculation is shown in many instances. There is enthusiasm and energy in the fairly lavish loops to "j’s,’ "y’s" and "g’s." There is some dash here and a desire to carry things off successfully. The printed style of capital letter and the loopless ‘"y" indicate artistic and literary taste above the ordinary. Logical reasoning power is shown by the letters being well connected and running evenly and smoothly across the page. Hopeful "i's" dotted well in advance and the "t" strokes having quite an upward trend, especially the capital T in "Te Aroha," reveal an optimistic nature. This writer would carry out ideas with resolve, as che writing is fairly low and clings to the lines. An energetic, enterprising person who would always be interested in what is going on around. No. 30.-HANDY. ERB is the handwriting of a careful, plodding person with business ability. Persistence is shown by the knotted "t’s’-in fact, might be a little stubbornness here at times. The writer is energetic and conscientious in the matter of his work. Thinks over things before acting. The heart’s desire is not yet fulfilled, as there are signs of a little hand reaching out for something: not achieved, particularly is this noticed in the final "r’s" in "her" and . "another." Handy cannot be driven, though most willing when liking is taken either to the object or to the person. Handy would make a very good friend and would stick to her husband through thick and thin if she married. No. 31.-MAC. (QUICKLY moving, lightly written, with a sensitive touch, this writing indicates a very refined nature. The love of poetry and music is portrayed by the even, rhythmic strokes and the forward slant of the script. By the skilful way the figures are made, would conclude that "Mac" knows quite a lot about accountancy work. Also, the handwriting by its neatness and carefully punctuated sentences tells of conscientiousness and care for detail. The temperament is very even an da smile comes readily. Affection is displayed, but not of the deepest kind. The writing is a little too light to be intense. Very reserved and sensitive, thoughtful, quite honest and sincere. The judgment is good, as particularly even margins and spacings are observed.

HANDWRITING I herewith submit a specimen of my handwriting together with a postal note for 2/6. De Laval, G.P.O. Box 1032, Wellington. NAME e*sn@eoeoCBoe Geass seved ADDRESS eeeeeeeseeese