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Record 1 1995-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Handwriting Analysis and Cryptography
CONT

The connective form reduced to a threadlike stroke is the expression of an individual who is unsure about the world and most of all unsure about himself, ... On the other hand, the threadlike form may result merely from haste or excessive speed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Graphologie et cryptographie
DEF

Mince, grêle, délié comme fil.

CONT

Souvent, le trait est tellement pressé que n, m et u se confondent dans un tracé filiforme, vif et nerveux .

Spanish

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