Handwriting: Techniques Used to Identify Handwriting/Forgeries

A forensic scientist will look at the handwriting in question and compare it to the known sample. Here are some things to look for when you're comparing handwriting:

-Where are the i's dotted? Directly above the letter? Is it a dot or a circle? How about the t's?
-How big are the letters? How close are they together? How much space is between words?
-How hard does the writer press the pen/pencil to the paper?
-Is the writing in a straight line? Does the writer tend to gravitate up or down?
-Do the letters flow together or is each letter printed separetly?
-How do the capital letters connect to the lowercase ones?
-Do the individual letters slant one way or another?
-Are there any unusual characteristics about the writer's handwriting? A's, t's, k's, g's, and q's are a few examples of letters that can vary widely from person to person.
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