DICK VAN DYKE SUCCESS???? Heeelp!! Open Debate!

[Cris Álvarez]

Hi guys!
I just got a reply back from Dick Van Dyke, and I wanted to make sure it isn't a secretarial autograph :-| .
I am a huge fan of Dick, but I know he isn't an easy signer TTM ,so on early January 2016, I decided to send him my letter Via-Venue, to a place where he was giving a concert on January 16th.
I didn't send him an ordinary letter; I sent him a large package, which included:
my fan letter, a SASE, a picture and two small gifts I bought for Dick (a postcard with a note on the back, and a fridge magnet).
I know (because of the post website) that my package got there on time.
I was a bit surprised during the following weeks because I wasn't getting a reply , but today (February 24th 2016) I got my reply.
I got back my picture signed in blue ink. He only signed it, and didn't include his usual:
"Hi (whoever)!, God Bless!" dedication.

So now my main doubt (other than why has it taken so long ) is that if the autograph is authentic or not. :-| So please, say whether you think it's authentic, or a sec.
Thank you! And no nasty comments please!!


Autograph:


These are two photos of Dick Van Dyke signing; if you look closely, I think that his autographs resemble mine (What do you think? ):

[jedijawa99]

In the 50 years he has been signing, there are a few variations in his signature, and sadly this doesn't look like one to me. Sorry, but it's probably secretarial. If anyone requires more reasoning, I can provide a few points, but he has never put a gap between the D and y and his last name. That's the first big error (amongst several smaller ones).

[Cris Álvarez]

In the 50 years he has been signing, there are a few variations in his signature, and sadly this doesn't look like one to me. Sorry, but it's probably secretarial. If anyone requires more reasoning, I can provide a few points, but he has never put a gap between the D and y and his last name. That's the first big error (amongst several smaller ones).

Awww what a shame What are the other small mistakes?? I think that in the picture I've uploaded of Dick signing, you can see he leaves a gap in the D of the surname, but I'm not sure, it's sideways and you can't really tell

[jedijawa99]

The whole spacing is off in regards to length and fullness of the signature. Paying particular attention to the 'D' in both Dick and Dyke - his real signature is more flowing.

The more I look at it, the more I don't like it. Sorry - wish I could be convinced otherwise.