Forgery I—Simulation
S.C. Leung, Yushi Cheng, Helen Fung, N. L. Poon · Journal of Forensic Sciences · 1993
Abstract A total of 189 volunteers were asked to simulate 21 isolated handwriting symbols consisting of single strokes, geometric figures, printed English alphabet letters, simple Chinese characters, and a plain signature, each of which contained one or two designated target features. The study shows that the simulators concentrate on the more eye-catching characteristics, neglecting the inconspicuous—and very often fundamental and therefore more useful—diagnostic features of handwriting. The experiment confirms the empirical information contained in authoritative texts of handwriting examination.