What Your Signature Says About You (According to Experts)

We’ve all signed our names thousands of times. On receipts, contracts, and birthday cards. But have you ever stopped to look at how you sign?

Graphology (the study of handwriting) suggests that your signature is your public face. It’s how you want the world to see you.

The Size Matters

• Large Signatures: You are confident, maybe a bit of an exhibitionist. You want to be noticed. (Think celebrities and CEOs).
• Small Signatures: You are modest, private, and focused. You prefer to let your work speak for itself.

Legibility

• Clear Signature: You are open and straightforward. You have nothing to hide.
• Illegible Scribble: You value your privacy. Or, let’s be honest, you’re a doctor. Or you just sign way too many documents and your hand is tired.

The Underline

Do you underline your signature? That’s a sign of self-importance. It says, “I am the foundation of this document.” It can also mean you have a strong need for recognition.

Conclusion

Of course, sometimes a signature is just a signature. But next time you sign a receipt, ask yourself: what am I telling the world right now?

(And if your signature is just an ‘X’, maybe use our generator to spice it up.)