O.J. Simpson
Even at first glance, it is obvious that the writer is under the sway of powerful emotions and mood swings. Note that the word "whom" in the first line dips below the ruled line. Though the rules on the lined paper provide a solid base to write on, he doesn't stay on them. Instead, the writing throughout the letter moves in a wavy pattern. These indicators show an inability to keep a lid on his feelings. The writer is racked by contradictory emotions, seen in the mixture of left and right slanted letters, as in the fourth line which reads, "I loved her, always and". One whose love is steady and reliable doesn't show such a mixed up pattern of feelings. With O.J. it seems to be a "now I do and now I don't" response to the beloved. This is a sign of a man unable to sustain an emotional obligation for very long stretches; and also one who is thrown into excessive emotional responses.
Throughout his writing he mixes upper and lower case printing, as in the word "problem" in the sixth line. This is another of his inconsistencies and unexpected deviations. It meanns that he has a problem in his value system, or in the clear demarkation between right and wrong. His values can shift according to his need or whim. Those shifts can come about unpredictably because he is never consistent in which letters and where he puts those upper and lower case changes.
At the bottom of the first page and at various places in the letter he crosses out a word using many strokes and making it black with intense pressure. This means he can't be told he's wrong or take criticism. He wants his way, no matter what. Everything is fine as long as it goes according to his wishes. Push him or expose any weakness, then anger, hostility and possibly, rage surfaces. And it can erupt without warning. This is seen also in the way letters get larger at the end of words (look at the "D" at the end of "understand" in the first line, and the "D" in "and" at the end of the fourth line) and also in the many changes in sizes of letters throughout the writing. All this points to a man who is changeable, emotionally erratic and potentially explosive. Some of the punctuation marks, such as the heavy period at the end of the first paragraph suggest an anal and sadistic tendency.
The fact that he uses printing instead of script explains why people rarely see him for what his ex wife knew him to be. Printing is often used by people when they want to mask their real selves. It allows for a more pleasing presentation and is used to suggest acontrolled facade. Notice that the "O" of his signature has a flippant, happy face drawn in it, which is utterly inappropriate to the purpose and content of the letter. Even in a moment of tragic proportions he remains the narcissist wearing a public mask.
The writing is fluid and the letter forms display an above average intelligence. The space between words is a bit uneven but basically pleasing. This shows us a man who knows his way around in the outside world. But his handwriting reveals this writer's inner conflicts lying under the surface, and exposes a much more troubled, unfulfilled and conflicted private person within. This analysis is based on a writing sample penned under extreme duress and some personality features may have become exaggerated because of that.
Guest Analyst: Roger Rubin, master analyst and QDE
Throughout his writing he mixes upper and lower case printing, as in the word "problem" in the sixth line. This is another of his inconsistencies and unexpected deviations. It meanns that he has a problem in his value system, or in the clear demarkation between right and wrong. His values can shift according to his need or whim. Those shifts can come about unpredictably because he is never consistent in which letters and where he puts those upper and lower case changes.
At the bottom of the first page and at various places in the letter he crosses out a word using many strokes and making it black with intense pressure. This means he can't be told he's wrong or take criticism. He wants his way, no matter what. Everything is fine as long as it goes according to his wishes. Push him or expose any weakness, then anger, hostility and possibly, rage surfaces. And it can erupt without warning. This is seen also in the way letters get larger at the end of words (look at the "D" at the end of "understand" in the first line, and the "D" in "and" at the end of the fourth line) and also in the many changes in sizes of letters throughout the writing. All this points to a man who is changeable, emotionally erratic and potentially explosive. Some of the punctuation marks, such as the heavy period at the end of the first paragraph suggest an anal and sadistic tendency.
The fact that he uses printing instead of script explains why people rarely see him for what his ex wife knew him to be. Printing is often used by people when they want to mask their real selves. It allows for a more pleasing presentation and is used to suggest acontrolled facade. Notice that the "O" of his signature has a flippant, happy face drawn in it, which is utterly inappropriate to the purpose and content of the letter. Even in a moment of tragic proportions he remains the narcissist wearing a public mask.
The writing is fluid and the letter forms display an above average intelligence. The space between words is a bit uneven but basically pleasing. This shows us a man who knows his way around in the outside world. But his handwriting reveals this writer's inner conflicts lying under the surface, and exposes a much more troubled, unfulfilled and conflicted private person within. This analysis is based on a writing sample penned under extreme duress and some personality features may have become exaggerated because of that.
Guest Analyst: Roger Rubin, master analyst and QDE