Cheung, Stephen Yan LeungStephen Yan LeungCheungLeung, S. C.Cheung, W. L.Fung, H. T.2025-11-252025-11-251993https://repository.sfu.edu.hk/handle/sfu/5207Statistical studies into certain qualitative parameters of a number of selected Chinese characters written by 438 subjects were conducted to establish general principles useful for handwriting examination. Classification systems for the qualitative parameters of pen emphasis, connecting strokes, style and chronological sequence have been applied for the characterization of certain common radicals and "bushous" in Chinese characters. Speed and style were found to have a significant effect not only on the pictorial effect but also on certain personal attributes. The numbers of possible ways of connecting the strokes in a character were also considered to be important. The same features are applicable to English handwriting, in spite of the differences in structure and writing movements associated with the two languages.enjournal article10.1016/S0015-7368(93)72943-6