Chapter 6 - Fundamentald of Signatures Examination (with Rhytm) Flashcards
A succession of connected, uniform strokes working full coordination which the pressure is always in a state of change moving from light to heavy or heavy light
Rhythm
Characterized by a succession of awkward, independent, poorly directed and disconnected motions
Lack of Rhythm
A rounded stroke shaped like an arc. It is a slow mode of connection resulting from controlled movements
Arcade
A downward stroke to the upstrokes with a flowing curves swinging from left to right
Garland
A downward stoked and upwards strokes which meet directly angular connection to form
Angular Connective Form
The joining of downward and upward strokes where rounded turns used at both top and bottom to produce double curved
Threadlike Connective Form
Elements of a fundamental writing system or variations thereof found within a sizable group of writers, possessing minimal distinctive characteristics
General Characteristics
An identifying features which are the result of the writer’s muscular control, coordination, age, health and nervous temperament, frequency of writing personality and character
Individual Characteristics
This is characterized by unrestricted motion and a noticeable absence of control, especially evident in the tall letters
Loose Writing
This written stroke is characterized by a restriction of freedom and constrained movements, creating the impression that each stroke was executed with considerable effort
Restrained Writing
A sign of acknowledgement which marks that a person puts at the end of a document to attest that he/she is the author on its content
Signature
An authentic mark which is used today by illiterates who could not sign and it can legally stand for signature
Cross Mark
It is made by a person in lieu of an actual signature due to illiteracy and disability of a person which may be unable to append a full signature
X Mark Signature
How many witness/es to testify for an X mark signature to be valid
1
A signature which was. executed in particular date, particular time and place, under a particular writer’s. condition and for a particular purpose.
Evidential Signature
It involves the writing of a name as a signature by someone other than by himself without his permission.
Fraudulent Signature or Forge Signature
This kind of signature are most commonly written during serious illness or deathbed
Guided Signature
A signature that is executed while the writer’s hand or arm is steadied in anyway
Guided Signature
Synonymous with freehand signature
Imitated Signature
It was executed purely by simulation other than by tracing the outline of a genuine signature
Freehand Signature
A genuine signature that has been used to prepare an imitated or traced forgery
Model Signature
It refers to completely involuntary incapability of motor activity and signatory may be conscious or even unconscious
Inert Hand
One in which the person provides the portion of control (Partial Incapacitation)
Guided Hand
The signatory is forced to write against his will by threats, constraints and the like
Force Hand
One in which the person assisting co-adjutant provides help to a lesser degree perhaps only to the point of steadying a tremulous arm or hand without actually directing the movement of the writing instrument
Assisted Hand
A complete signature for an important document such as will
Formal, Convential or CopyBook Form
A signature which is usually for routine document and personal correspondence
Informal Signature or Cursory
What is the other term for Informal Signature?
Cursory
It is a signature used to acknowledge such mail carrier, delivery boy or autograph collector
Careless Scribble
It is a handwriting signature of a famous or notable person and can hold sentimental value for fans or collectors
Autograph
It refers to free hand drawing in imitation of model signature. It is executed purely by simulation rather than by tracing the outline of a genuine signature
Simulated or Freehand Imitation Forgery
Types of forgery which the forger works directly with ink
Direct Technique
Type of forgery in which forger writes in pencil first afterwards covers the pencil strokes with ink
Indirect Technique
It is used by forgers who have a certain skill in writing, after some practice which execute the copy of the model quickly
Simulated Free Hand Forgery