Journal of Forensic Research

An Insight into Disguised Handwriting: A Review Study

Abstract

Achsah Merrin John* and Ashwini Rao SV

This review gives an overview of different features of disguised writing based on the individual characteristics of a writer. The study on disguised handwriting has been the most prominent facet in questioned document examination. Disguised handwriting has been and is still a predominant criminal activity encountered in forensic investigation. It is very critical for document examiners to elucidate the handwriting and interpret the source. Various studies and research have been conducted concerning class characteristics and individual characteristics in handwriting analysis. The main contribution of this work lies in encapsulating the methodology used, common features, the success rate of the population in disguising the handwriting, and also, the challenges faced by the document examiners in determining the authorship. The recent technological advancements discovered which can be used to perform the analysis of handwriting are also embraced.