An open tail is the simplest clue
In the first sample, the lower stroke ends in an open hook. Trace it with your eyes: it moves down from the bowl and turns, but does not close on itself. The form has one enclosed counter, the white space inside the upper bowl.
In the second sample, the tail curls back into a loop. Here we call this “single-storey, looped tail” to keep it separate from the double-storey printed g. Terms such as “looptail g” can be used differently in discussions of type, so inspect the actual shape as well as the label.
The printed g you might recognize but not draw
The double-storey sample has a smaller upper bowl, a connection, and a broader lower shape. It can also have a short ear extending from the upper right. Reproducing all those parts from memory is a different task from recognizing the letter in a word.
A 2018 Johns Hopkins study explored this gap. Participants often struggled to describe or reproduce the common printed form of g, despite being able to read it. That study concerns knowledge of letter shapes, not handwriting-based personality prediction.
What your g contributes to this test
An open tail contributes a lighter construction. A returning loop adds movement and curvature. The double-storey form adds structural complexity. Each choice is one small part of the visual pattern used to select your handwriting alter ego.
A looping tail does not reveal hidden emotions. A print-like g does not prove intelligence or creativity. You can enjoy a fictional character inspired by a letterform while keeping the observation and the interpretation separate. Your result page shows both the chosen sample and the note attached to it.
Compare the shape in a real word
A g written alone can look different from the g inside “going”. Joined writing adds entry and exit strokes; the following letter may change where the tail ends. Use a few natural words before deciding which sample matches best.
If your g falls between the examples, identify its main structure first. Ask whether the tail is open, whether it returns to form a loop, and whether the letter has the layered printed construction. Choose the closest sample, or skip if the comparison feels forced. The point is noticing your handwriting, not correcting it.
Try it on paper.
Without looking at the examples, write “good morning”. Then draw the g you would expect in a printed book. Look back at the samples and compare the number and position of enclosed spaces.
A familiar letter can hide unfamiliar anatomy. Your g is an interesting habit, not a psychological reading.