Folk Nation gangs, as other gangs, use handwriting charateristics to identify theirselves as gang members. Some of these charateristics are producred through habits and others are done intentionally. Below you will find at list of certain charateristics that Folk gangs use when they write.

Some Folk Nation gangs are Gangster Disciples and Crips.

Cross out the number "5". This shows disrespect to Bloods and Latin Kings. They will also write the number upside down.

Cross out the letter "b" and never capitalize the letter. You will also notice at times that the lower case "b" will have an "X" in it.

Capitalize all "C's" and "F's". This shows respect to Crips and Gangster Disciples.

The letter "p" will always be lower case or crossed out.

Use a six pointed star when drawing.

Draw pitchforks facing up.

Use the numbers 74 for Gangster Disciple

Draw a cane upside down. This shows disrespect to the Vice Lords. They will also refer to Vice Lords as Vicky Lou's.