What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?

Monday 01 March, 2010 at 8:00 am / 0 comment

Allegacy Federal Credit Union Hosts Graphologist
By Carolyn S. Peterson

To the scientific community, handwriting is a neuromuscular response to your thoughts and feelings; to the lay person, it is simply a way to convey one’s ideas and reach the world around you.  Handwriting is as individual as a finger print and is uniquely your own; in the hands of a graphologist, your letter slant, use of space and loops on your ‘g’s tell more about you than you would ever imagine.

Regina Undorfer: Handwriting Specialist
“Handwriting analysis provides additional insight of personality behaviors, strengths and weaknesses.  Every person develops patterns in writing, and what these constructions reveal are very expressive of one’s character.  My clients are individuals who are interested in gaining insight into themselves, and corporations deciding between candidates to hire for a certain position.  A person’s handwriting can show whether a person is a team player or more self motivated,” said Undorfer.

As a certified handwriting analyst with the American Association of Handwriting Analysts (AAHA), Undorfer has studied graphology under two great masters, Felix Klein in Gestalt Theory of Graphology, and Dr. Erika Karohs, in Advanced Contemporary Graphology of California.  “I continued to study through my organization, AAHA, and I learn every day.  Analysis of someone’s handwriting is a process; I may look at a writing sample many times before concluding the analysis.  You can pick up on health concerns, like dementia and tremors, and there are many health issues, like strokes, which cause a distinct change in handwriting,” commented Undorfer.

A Fun Insight into One’s Traits
For Nancy Estep of Welcome, NC, dropping by Allegacy Federal Credit Union brought a little insight into the type of person she is.  “I have had my handwriting analyzed before and have been amazed at how accurate the comments have been.  In the past I have been told that I am persistent and creative, which are definitely two of my traits.  Having the opportunity to see what Ms. Undorfer says will be interesting,” stated Estep.  In the end, Undorfer confirmed the previous analyses in the past, that Estep was persistent, creative and clear in her writing.
As for my own handwriting, I have to admit that I was a little nervous to hear Ms. Undorfer’s analysis, but I wrote my paragraph and sat down to an interesting conversation.  “You have a clarity of mind – no overlapping of words, there is an emotional and passionate component, honesty, generosity, comprehension of mind, good memory and quick retention, good communicator and, most importantly, your signature matches your overall writing, which means ‘what you see, is what you get,’” said Undorfer.  Anyone who knows me can concur on that!
Beyond any hidden meanings of traits that may or may not be present in one’s handwriting, there is no doubt that penmanship and the handwritten word has almost gone the way of the dinosaur.  With the ability to instantly communicate through email and texts, many people do not learn to really write and enjoy the expression of language.  I just know that people appreciate a handwritten note or letter so much more than a quick and impersonal text.  So, break out those pens and paper and get to writing!

Regina Undorfer can be reached at 704-330-4343 or at r_undorfer@bellsouth.net.  For more information on graphology visit www.AAHAhandwriting.com.