Effect of varying grasp on handwriting characteristics in Gujarati language

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Published: Feb 15, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v3i1.3423
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Handwriting analysis Gujarati script pen grasp pen position forensic examination

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Parvesh Sharma
Dr.Kapil Kumar
Prof. (Dr.) Himanshu A. Pandya

Abstract

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.

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Parvesh Sharma, Dr.Kapil Kumar, & Prof. (Dr.) Himanshu A. Pandya. (2020). Effect of varying grasp on handwriting characteristics in Gujarati language. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 3(1), 83–94. https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v3i1.3423
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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020): January-June 2020
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Author Biographies

Parvesh Sharma

Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, INDIA 

Dr.Kapil Kumar

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, INDIA

Prof. (Dr.) Himanshu A. Pandya

Head of Department, Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, INDIA.

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