The science of handwriting

Mohan Bose is a renowned graphologist. He has been associated with - graphology for the last 35 years, working in Bombay and Pune, before moving and permanently settling in Kolkata.

- Roushan Chatterjee

He conducted extensive research on the subject for more than seven years while being associated with The Institute of Graphology and Personal Success, Pune. In 2002, he established the Kolkata Institute of Graphology.

His institution provides consultancy to corporates, forensic handwriting analysis and graphology and graphotherapy services. In conversation with The Statesman, he shared insights into the science of graphology and its various applications.

Q. What is graphology?

Graphology is the study of handwriting to analyse a person's behavioural traits and subconscious patterns. It focuses on how something is written rather than what is written.

Every individual has a unique handwriting style which arises from his subconscious and unconscious layer.

Every individual is taught to write in a fixed size, however it changes as we grow. Our experiences shape our attitude, personality and behaviour, which further influences our writing style. The way letters and words are arranged, the spacing, size, pressure, flow- all these aspects differ from person to person. Just like DNA, no two individuals have similar handwriting.

Through graphology, we can analyse one's handwriting and reveal deep insights about his personality, emotions and mental state.

Q. How does handwriting change over time and what does it reveal about a person's behaviour?