Expansion refers to the number of letters which fit on a line compared to average writing.
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Expansion is measured by comparing the width of the individual letters to their height.
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Connectedness refers to the uninterrupted connection of letters within words and the degree to which letters within a word are connected to each other.
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Pressure reflects the energy applied to the writing instrument. It can be detected by turning the paper over and feeling the back.
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Pressure can be identified only with original writing samples which are not written with nib or fountain pens.
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If a copy is used as the writing sample, choose 'None of the Above'.
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A firm line is drawn under the signature.
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Two or more firm lines are drawn under the signature.
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There are no lines drawn under the signature.
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The writing takes more space horizontally than average writing and fewer letters are contained on each line.
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The writing takes up about the same amount of space horizontally as average writing.
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The letters are squeezed together so that quite a bit more than average fits on each line.
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The first name in the signature is clearly taller and larger than the last name in the signature.
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The last name in the signature is clearly taller and larger than the first name in the signature.
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The first name and the last name in the signature are equal in size.
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The connective strokes which ordinarily link letters in cursive writing (not printing) are missing.
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Each letter is detached even though the writing is cursive.
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Some of the small letters within words are connected and some are disconnected.
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The small letters are connected, but the capital letters are disconnected and are detached.
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All letters, whether small or capital, are connected. No letters are detached.
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Turn the paper over and feel the writing on the other side. Corrugations and ridges can be felt. The writing seems to come through the other side of the paper.
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When you turn the paper over and feel the writing, you barely detect any corrugations or ridges.
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The lines of writing are light, and no corrugations or ridges can be felt when the page of writing is turned over. The paper is completely smooth on the back side.
