Identyfying Autopens and Pre-Prints

Autopens

Autopens are fairly easy to spot. An autopen machine holds the pen at a 90 degree angle, making every stroke the same width. Humans hold the pen at a different angle, creating a difference in the width of the strokes. Autopen signatures are EXACTLY ALIKE, thus you can compare to another "through the mail" signature. Another way is to get a magnifying glass and examine the signature. Since autopens can't make curves, there will be a series of short, straight lines simulating a curve.

Pre-Prints

Pre-prints are a little more difficult to spot. An easy way to tell is by holding the signed object under a bright light. Pre-printed signatures will appear to be "under the surface" of the gloss like part of the photograph. Some celebrities will have a personalized inscription added to a pre-printed signature in order to mislead collectors. My Autograph Homepage--My homepage with hyperlinks to all my site has to offer.

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