“And what does that tell you?”

“It shows structural hesitation that’s consistent with tracing,” Keith said.

“Somebody put a genuine original signature under a transparent sheet or on a light box and slowly followed the outline with a medium ballpoint pen.”

“Would you sign a sworn affidavit saying that for a judge?”

“I’ll write up an objective technical analysis for your lawyer,” Keith said.

He picked up his three pens, moved them an inch to the right, and lined them up again perfectly parallel.

“My report will be signed and ready tomorrow morning at eight sharp.”