Category Archives: SHAPE OF THE FACE
12.1.4. COMPOSITE FACES
12.1.4. COMPOSITE FACES
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Though comparatively few faces conform exactly to the round, triangular, and square shapes, many approximate them sufficiently to be classed in a specific category. An oval face may be regarded as round; a face is triangular if it narrows to the chin, though it is not actually pointed, while a strongly oblong face belongs in the square type.
By picturing each visage in a frame of one of the shapes just described, over-all judgment may be made, with further analysis depending on a study of other features. But there are composite faces that show two shapes, or leave doubt as to their exact type. These should be modified accordingly.
12.1.4.1. THE ROUND-TRIANGULAR
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Wide at the temples, sloping inwardly, then rounding widely at jowls and chin. This shows mentality of the triangular type, tempered by the commercial sense of the round. Judgment is not always a strong factor, however. This blend indicates optimism, because of the many ideas coupled with self-confidence. The result may be complacency or indulgence, with a lack of action.
Where the upper face is rounded, with the chin coming to a strong triangular point, the calculating nature of the round type is more apt to be the dominating factor. Here, ingenuity is often keener than intellect, and quick thinking may supplant deeper thought. A good combination in the handling of business details.
12.1.3. THE SQUARE FACE
12.1.3. THE SQUARE FACE
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Width at the temple and width at the jawline are almost identical in the full-fledged square type; but some variance is allowable, provided the face is generally squarish. The heavier the jaw, the more rugged the individual is apt to be; but any face of a definitely square shape represents a person of an active mind and nature.
You will find scholars here along with businessmen, for the square type strikes an intermediate between the round and triangular. But their learning is more of a practical nature, not going to intellectual extremes, while in commercial pursuits they depend more on their own efforts than upon the management of someone else’s talents.
That does not mean that people of this type always work alone. On the contrary, they have great directive ability and are often natural leaders. But always, their own activity is an important factor. They prefer to show people how to do things and set the pace for whatever is done. As a result they frequently rise to high positions through their sheer dynamic power.
Will power, firmness of opinion, and a constant urge for action form a powerful combination in the makeup of the squarefaced type. Often they rely on physical strength or sheer drive to accomplish their aims. Mechanical skill is strongly present in the square type. They are prompt at taking up new things and carrying them through to a successful conclusion. The keener their minds, the more they feel that results are what mainly count.
