<p>In a period marked by swift technological progress, the task of identifying writers through handwriting holds significant importance across various domains, including forensic investigation, plagiarism detection, and historical research. The importance of this endeavor has been further magnified by the widespread influence of digitalization. This study employs a hybrid approach that integrates cutting-edge deep learning techniques, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), with traditional machine learning methodologies, such as Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Random Forest (RF). Deep learning techniques are particularly valuable for analyzing extensive handwriting samples because they can automatically discern complex features and patterns from large datasets. In this research, we synthesize predictions from deep learning models and employ machine learning classification for writer identification based on handwriting analysis. Central to our study is a comprehensive dataset of Devanagari characters, collected from 220 unique writers. This dataset has been thoughtfully curated to validate the methodology we have employed. Our hybrid classification approach, combining CNN with SVM and CNN with RF, achieves remarkable accuracy rates of 91.49% and 88.78%, respectively—significantly surpassing the performance of standalone SVM and RF models, which achieved accuracies of 59.52% and 59%, respectively. Through a series of comprehensive experiments, we demonstrate the enhanced effectiveness and precision of our proposed methodology in the domain of Devanagari script writer identification. The findings of this study not only underscore the potential of our methodology but also represent a substantial advancement in the fields of pattern recognition and machine learning technology.</p>