How to Write Your Own Signature
A personal signature is as defining and unique to an individual as a fingerprint. It is not only your name, but also your name written in your own personal handwriting and style. A handwritten signature is used for legal documents like your marriage certificate or any loans you might need, like a mortgage or student loans. It is also used to sign letters, whether they are typed or handwritten.
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Instructions
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Write your name in cursive handwriting.
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Practice writing your name several times both slowly and quickly. Note the differences in how your name appears when you write quickly versus when you write slowly.
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Try a few different writing styles. Try writing loopy letters or letters that are tightly compacted. Try adding flourishes to the signature.
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Select the signature style and appearance you prefer.
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Practice the signature you selected until you can consistently sign in the same way or similarly both when writing quickly and slowly.
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Tips & Warnings
A signature is always written in a cursive script so it flows together rather than having each letter separate as it is written in print.
When you write quickly, your name may run together; some letters might end up scribbled and difficult to read or you might even miss letters. Practice you signature so it looks consistent even when you write quickly.
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