6 Questions
What is the method used to detect evidence of tracing in handwriting forgery?
Microscopic Observation
What is pen pressure in handwriting forgery?
The average of writer's pressure of the pen towards the paper
What is hesitations in handwriting forgery?
Unnatural spread of ink in one part of a written character due to the stoppage of the pen of the writer
What is retouching/retracing in handwriting forgery?
Habitual retouching or superimposition of the lines of the stroke in a character
What is patching in handwriting forgery?
The act of going back over a defective written character
What is absence of spontaneity in handwriting forgery?
The lack of smoothness of letters
Study Notes
Handwriting Forgery Detection
- Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA) is the method used to detect evidence of tracing in handwriting forgery.
Handwriting Forgery Techniques
- Pen pressure refers to the varying amount of pressure applied to the writing instrument while writing, which can be an indicator of forgery.
- Hesitations are slow and uncertain movements of the pen, often visible as irregularities in the handwriting, which can indicate forgery.
- Retouching/Retracing is a technique used to alter or repair an existing signature or handwriting, leaving signs of forgery.
- Patching is a technique used to alter or repair an existing signature or handwriting by adding new strokes or patches, leaving signs of forgery.
- Absence of spontaneity refers to the lack of natural flow and rhythm in handwriting, often indicating forgery.
Do you know how to spot a forgery? This quiz will test your knowledge on the indications of forgery, including evidence of tracing, pen pressure, hesitations, and more. Learn how to detect forgeries through techniques such as microscopic observation, infrared photography, and transmitted light examination. Put your skills to the test and see if you can identify the signs of a fake.
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