To sign 'handsome', press the pinkie, ring, and middle fingers against the palm, leaving the middle and index fingers outstretched and pressed together in the H hand shape. Bring the hand up and move the H hand shape over the face in a cricle.
Point to the imaginary actor, sign HANDSOME by smoothly circling the 'H' handshape over your face, and use an approving facial expression.
Sign YOU, then HANDSOME using the circular 'H' motion around the face, followed by the sign for SUIT.
Sign HE, then BOY, and finish by bringing your 'H' handshape up and circling it over your face for HANDSOME.
Point to the imaginary actor, sign HANDSOME by smoothly circling the 'H' handshape over your face, and use an approving facial expression.
Sign YOU, then HANDSOME using the circular 'H' motion around the face, followed by the sign for SUIT.
Sign HE, then BOY, and finish by bringing your 'H' handshape up and circling it over your face for HANDSOME.
In ASL, 'handsome' is traditionally used to describe men, boys, or masculine-presenting individuals. If you want to describe a woman, it is more culturally appropriate to use the sign for 'beautiful' or 'pretty.'
Generally, the circle moves inward or outward depending on what feels natural for your dominant hand. The most important part is that the 'H' handshape smoothly sweeps over and frames the face.
No, your hand should not physically touch your skin. Keep the 'H' handshape hovering just a short distance in front of your face as you complete the circular motion.
