Sage-Tips

Why are blue pens so common?

Nowadays the “popularity” of blue (not in every country) probably has more to do with established conventions and as an easy way to differentiate between printed text (black) and handwritten text (blue). A different color than black helped differentiate an original document from a copy.

Why is blue ink used more?

In the days before color photocopiers, blue or black ink was preferred because other colors were not dark enough to reproduce. When it comes to choosing between blue or black ink, the consensus is that blue makes it easier to assume a document is a signed original as opposed to a black-and-white copy.

What does writing with blue ink mean?

Most commonly, either blue or black ink is used for signing documents. Blue ink also indicates that the document is an original and not a copy.

Which Colour pen is best for learning?

Blue is best used for learning situations which are challenging. Blue paper, blue ink, or blue highlighting can be used to help improve reading comprehension too.

Why is blue popular?

Blue is described as a favorite color by many people and is the color most preferred by men. Because blue is favored by so many people, it is often viewed as a non-threatening color that can seem conservative and traditional. Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity.

Why blue is the best?

Blue is described as a favorite color by many people and is the color most preferred by men. Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly. Blue is often seen as a sign of stability and reliability.

What is special about blue?

Blue also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, heaven, and intelligence. Blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity in heraldry. The color blue in many cultures is significant in religious beliefs, brings peace, or is believed to keep the bad spirits away.

Do you prefer blue or black ink pens for reading?

So the more we read, the more we need. Whatever makes it easier to read gets my vote, but blue tends to fade, while black tends to be a dominant colour when using broad point pens. So I’d suggest a fine point black ink pen’s text would be easier to read and to remember.

Why do people use black ink instead of blue ink?

The main reason has to do with copying and digitizing documents. Black ink just scans better than blue, which tends to show up very light. I think this is true more of older and less expensive copiers and scanners, but those are probably more common anyway.

What color ink do you prefer to use for business documents?

Black ink for filling out official records. Blue for business signatures and most others. Black for memos and work correspondence. Blue (or red) for notes and most learning purposes. Blue for credit card applications. Blue (or another color) for creative purposes.

What happens if you write with different colored pens on paper?

You’d rapidly numb yourself to any attention getting effect or psychological advantage. Mixing up the colors and correlating them to subjects, note type or other patterns would likely be more impactful that just sticking to a blue or black pen.