Character in Writing Inks.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 102, 30 April 1892, Page 1 (Supplement)

Character in Writing Inks.

Did you ever notice what an unfailing criterion us to character the use of the different inks are? The mamby pamby, dead and alive, affected and no account sort of person is apt to use the palest kind of writing fluid. The same with the insincere and crafty person and the scheming and selfish seeker after personal ends and advantages. The honest man and the reliable woman use good, well colored ink; the genius and the person blessed with individuality use the blackest ink that flows. Intellectual people are fond of all dark inks and affect violet a good deal. In all my experience I never knew a person with any decided ability or "vim" to use copying fluid. They like to make a good, sturdy impress of their individuality on everything, the paper they write a message on as well as the times in which they live.

Give me your positive folks every time, not afraid to rsiiiku a distinct impress of themselves in whatever they undertake. Secretive people, over reticent people and absurd players tit the delicate game of policy like to hide themselves behind the bewilderments of fine pens and the palest sort of ink. Take the trouble to watch, and you will see that what \ say is true in tbe naaioc—ChicaeoJEterald - •- --~...