Square face shape
- Daniel Neuhaus
- Feb 6
- 4 min read
The strength shape
You can recognize a square face immediately by its clear lines, a straight forehead, and a pronounced, powerful jaw. The shape appears clear, present, and almost as wide as it is high – an expression of natural strength and determination.
How to recognize a square face shape
Forehead and jaw are approximately the same width
Cheekbones appear strong, but not round
The face has straight lines and an almost angular silhouette
The proportions are square and balanced, and appear “straight-lined” when the shape of the chin is taken out
Overall, an impression of presence and strength emerges
Many people also refer to this shape as a “square face” or “Metal Face” – an indication of how robust and expressive it appears.
What a square face reveals about you
A square face is often found in people who carry a natural physical strength and are able to deal well with intensity. They instinctively know their limits and can assess risks well without acting recklessly. Their presence appears clear, and reliability is one of their defining qualities.
This face shape is strikingly common:
among leadership personalities
among people who like to take responsibility
among individuals with pronounced willpower and persistence
In many traditions, the square face is considered a sign of loyalty, willingness to serve, principled integrity, and the ability to remain clear even under pressure.
Well-known examples include:
Winston Churchill – his famous “bulldog jaw”
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – a feminine textbook example of this face shape
Emotional meaning – your strength shape
You carry a natural strength within you that allows others to feel they can rely on you
In your face lies this quiet “I go first,” a presence that provides stability and opens paths
they are “friends for life”
Hairstyle tips for a square face
Soft layers bring lightness into the clear lines
Gentle waves make the contours appear more harmonious
Side-swept bangs open the face and soften the edges
Why this shape is so special
Square faces radiate something that cannot be artificially created:
a calm, unshakable strength that becomes visible in challenging situations.
People with this shape like to take responsibility and often remain clear even when others are long overwhelmed.
They are often the ones who say: “I’ll do it.” And then they actually do.
Still unsure which face shape your face shows?
Here you will find an overview of all shapes:
And if you want to dive deeper:
All 6 other face shapes:
Personal Face Reading
If you would like to understand more deeply what your face reveals about your personality, how you are wired, and your inner strength, I would be happy to accompany you in a personal Face Reading.
Also interesting:
Taking a closer look at the philtrum is especially worthwhile. It connects nose and lips, heaven and earth – and shows how a person resonates internally. Here you will find a detailed, easy-to-understand introduction.
Video: A conversation about personality, empathy, and what faces reveal
In this episode of FlowGrade – For Life, I talk with Max Gotzler about what Face Reading can truly offer today. We go through the fundamentals – physiognomy, facial expression, body language – and discuss how personality shows itself in the face, where the limits lie, and why empathy is the core of this work.
At the end, I read a few facets of Max’s personality from his face – in the form of a small speed reading, as a live analysis.
Free Face Reading webinar – live every month
In my monthly live webinar, I show you how Face Reading works in practice.
You learn how facial features are connected to personality, resources, and inner patterns – and how you can use this knowledge for coaching, communication, or your personal development.
The webinar is interactive and offers plenty of space for your questions.
Join for free here:
