Journal Published Online: 01 March 1993
Volume 38, Issue 2

Forgery I—Simulation

CODEN: JFSCAS

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.

Author Information

Leung, SC
Government Laboratory, Forensic Science Division, Homantin Kowloon Hong Kong
Cheng, YS
Government Laboratory, Forensic Science Division, Homantin Kowloon Hong Kong
Fung, HT
Government Laboratory, Forensic Science Division, Homantin Kowloon Hong Kong
Poon, NL
Government Laboratory, Forensic Science Division, Homantin Kowloon Hong Kong
Pages: 11
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Stock #: JFS13420J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13420J