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Exner scoring system

The Exner scoring system is a standardized method used to evaluate a person’s handwriting, especially in forensic contexts. It involves examining specific features such as the shape, size, and pressure of the handwriting, and assigning scores from 1 (very poor) to 5 (very good) for various aspects like line quality, spacing, and letter formation. These scores help experts analyze and compare handwriting samples objectively, aiding in the identification of whether two samples are likely written by the same person or not. The system provides a consistent framework to interpret handwriting characteristics systematically.