The David Bowie Handwriting Analysis Page
a la Sik Ling Ling's Free Handwriting Analysis Page.

The other day I saw a spot on the news about handwriting analysis, which a few companies use these days to weed through job applicants. The idea is that your handwriting reflects certain personality traits: your work ethic, self-esteem, and how you interact with others. I searched the web and came up with a few websites that offered free handwriting analysis, and this one appeared to be the most accurate and comprehensive. The sample I used for this was the backside of the Pinups LP, so while it might not be an accurate representation of his personality *today* (assuming it's changed), I think it's a pretty interesting insight into the mind of Bowie circa 1973. (I don't think English is Sik Ling Ling's first language, and his translations are a little shaky to say the least... I tried to clean them up, and I think the idea is pretty clear if not the wording.) Emotional Indicators: Bowie's handwriting has no slant, and he appears to bear down moderately. What this means: You are a person who can be passionate at times but may also let emotion go relatively easily. You may hold on to memories (painful or pleasurable) but can also forgive and forget after some time. You also have a personality where your head rules your heart. You tend to weigh up the pros and cons of any course of action before you commit yourself to it. Though you may be very cautious at times, there are times when you are emotional and sympathetic. Mental Ability: Bowie's handwriting is rounded with no slant. What this means: You tend to think in a cumulative way. You learn in a slow, procedural way. You would not skip any parts and would always start from the most fundamental point. Slow and steady is how you learn. Never would you jump to the middle part of a book. Goals: Bowie's 't's are crossed above the middle of the letter, and his t-bars are long and heavy. What this means: You tend to set goals that are long-term. You tend to be ambitious. You show strong self-confidence and willingness to tackle goals. You have a strong power of will and endurance that enables you to achieve your goals. Self-Image: Bowie's 't's and 'd's are tall, some 'd's and 't's are not looped but some are, and his 't's are crossed above the middle of the letter. What this means: You have a confident, self-assured personality. You show a strong self-confidence and willingness to tackle goals. You may be sensitive and care about what others think. You need approval from others and may be hurt deeply when criticized. Social Skills: Bowie's handwriting has no slant, some 'd's and 't's are not looped but some are, and the lower parts of his y's, g's, and j's are written with large loops. What this means: Though you may be very cautious at times, there are times when you are emotional and sympathetic. There are also times when you feel isolated and cut off from others. You tend to be gregarious and are happiest with a wide circle of friends. You like variety and make friends without discrimination or distinction. Modes of Communication: Bowie's 'o's and 'a's are closed at the top, his handwriting is not narrow, and his 'a's and 'o's either have no loop or a loop on the left side. What this means: You are not strongly driven to share your innermost thoughts with others. You have a communicative and receptive attitude to new ideas or concepts. You sometimes have an undistorted communication of truth, but you may be deceitful to yourself.