Very soft hands
Very soft, flabby hands show a love of comfort and luxury. Such people may avoid hard physical work and prefer an easy life, though they are often kind and artistic.
Elastic hands
Hands that are firm yet springy are considered the best. They show energy, adaptability and a balanced approach to work and pleasure.
Firm hands
Firm hands show an active, hard-working person who is practical and energetic.
Very hard hands
Very hard, stiff hands show strength and endurance but also stubbornness and difficulty in adapting.
Flexible or stiff
Bend the hand back gently. A flexible hand shows an open, adaptable mind; a stiff hand shows a careful, cautious nature.