Lessons In SignWriting
Lesson Two: Hands


3 Basic Handshapes

The handshapes below are called Base Shapes.
Other handshapes "build" upon them.

The Closed Fist

When the fingertips touch the palm of the hand, it is called a Closed Fist. A Closed Fist is written with a square.

 
The Open Fist

When the fingertips touch each other, it is called an Open Fist. An Open Fist is written with a circle.

 

The Flat Hand

When the fingers stretch straight up, and touch each other, it is called a Flat Hand.