Does Your Handwriting Look Like A Serial Killer's?

Discover your serial killer handwriting twin

Ever looked at your handwriting and thought, "Hmm... should I be worried?" Maybe you should. Some say you can spot a serial killer just by the way they write.

Answer a few questions about your handwriting style and we’ll reveal how much it matches the penmanship of real-life serial killers. Bonus: you’ll meet your serial killer handwriting twin. Let’s get writing… if you dare.

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Handwriting Styles of Famous Serial Killers

Curious about what the handwriting of famous serial killers looked like? Here are some of the most distinctive features found in their writing styles:

  • Ted Bundy: Dramatic loops and narrow, deformed letters with sharp angles and crowded spacing.
  • Jeffrey Dahmer: Right-leaning slant, wide spacing, and broken letters.
  • The Zodiac Killer: Invented characters, wide spaces, and slightly-slanted letters.[1]

Are any of these notorious serial killers your handwriting twin? Answer a few questions above about what your handwriting looks like to discover the serial killer-like characteristics of your writing.

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit. Caroline Heiderscheit is a Staff Writer for wikiHow living in Santa Monica, CA. She has two years of experience working in content, including a year of editing work for first-time novelists. Caroline graduated from Stanford University in 2018 with degrees in American Studies and Creative Writing. This article has been viewed 5,012 times.
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