HANDWRITING
Letter I handwriting analysis
Letter i handwriting analysis compares dot position and body stroke. Compare illustrated forms and traditional readings.
READING DESK
Observation & reference
I forms in the traditional reference
The dot sits near the body stroke’s vertical axis. Compare several dots to see whether that placement is consistent.
The dot lies ahead of the stem. Distinguish that horizontal shift from the slant of the body stroke itself.
A short dash replaces a compact dot. Examine its length, direction and separation from nearby punctuation.
Lowercase i has a small body stroke and a separate dot. Compare the dot’s horizontal position, height and shape with the stem underneath it.
Traditional graphology focus
In traditional letter-reading vocabulary, this letter’s focus is: i-dot placement, centered dots, forward speed and dashes. A graphology reading considers that theme alongside the form’s position and repetition in the sample.
Compare the visible details
- Which stem does the dot belong to?
- Does the dot sit ahead, behind or above it?
- Are the dots similar across the sample?
Read i in words
Use “inside” and “writing” as comparison words. Note where i opens, closes and meets its neighbor. Keep an enlarged capital separate from ordinary body letters when describing the sample.
Record an observation and a reading
| Visible observation | Traditional reading notes |
|---|---|
| Centered dot: The dot sits near the body stroke’s vertical axis. Compare several dots to see whether that placement is consistent. | Compare this form with the dot position and body stroke theme, alongside the repeated slant, size and spacing of the page. |
| Forward dot: The dot lies ahead of the stem. Distinguish that horizontal shift from the slant of the body stroke itself. | Compare this form with the dot position and body stroke theme, alongside the repeated slant, size and spacing of the page. |
| Dash-shaped dot: A short dash replaces a compact dot. Examine its length, direction and separation from nearby punctuation. | Compare this form with the dot position and body stroke theme, alongside the repeated slant, size and spacing of the page. |