Effect of varying grasp on handwriting characteristics in Gujarati language
Parvesh Sharma · 2020
Handwriting characteristics are influenced by various factors, including pen grasp, which significantly impacts alignment, speed, spacing, line quality, and rhythm.This study examines the effect of varying pen grasps on handwriting in the Gujarati language among mature writers.Five distinct pen holds-dynamic tripod, static tripod, cross thumb, lateral tripod, and three-finger-were analyzed using 50 samples collected under controlled conditions.Each sample was evaluated based on parameters such as alignment, speed, rhythm, line quality, and specific Gujarati script formations (Hrasvai, Dirghai, Kano, etc.).The results reveal distinct variations in handwriting characteristics associated with different pen holds.These findings suggest that pen grasp plays a crucial role in identifying handwriting characteristics and can be an essential factor in forensic handwriting analysis.However, further research with a larger sample size is recommended to establish more comprehensive conclusions.