Black Ink For Bank Teller

[eloquentogre]

I hate to say it, but even quick dry fountain pen inks might not be quick enouh for a bank teller's use. People tend to be in a rush, and will grap receipts and the like in haste, and rush off, and even with quick dry fountain pen inks, this is a recipe for smudges and unprofessional looking output. The best bet might for something with a soft, gliding feel and ink that won't smudge in such an environment might be something like a sharpie pen alas.

[Aetheric Continua]

I hate to say it, but even quick dry fountain pen inks might not be quick enouh for a bank teller's use. People tend to be in a rush, and will grap receipts and the like in haste, and rush off, and even with quick dry fountain pen inks, this is a recipe for smudges and unprofessional looking output. The best bet might for something with a soft, gliding feel and ink that won't smudge in such an environment might be something like a sharpie pen alas.

Perhaps. In my experience, I just take a few seconds before handing a ticket over for a customer to sign. Maybe I'll double check something on the computer screen, or at least look like I am, or I'll write the needed information down before the machine is ready to accept said ticket (the one that stamps information onto its back).

 

Basically, I try not to rush, since the customer doesn't (again, in my experience) doesn't get anything until I hand it to them.

[AndyYNWA]

What documents does a bank teller sign that need such a quick drying ink?

I can't remember getting any documents from a teller that is signed. All are printed and machine stamped, no signatures.

 

Of course when I get a loan the documents are signed by both parties, but usually in those cases you're not in a rush.

[Runnin_Ute]

Exactly! The only time I have seen them used is once when I was ten years old, and by my grandfather. I really have no idea how they work, of if they can still be used.

I'm involved with the finance end of things at my church. It isn't uncommon to issue 15-20 checks per month.

[Aetheric Continua]

What documents does a bank teller sign that need such a quick drying ink?

I can't remember getting any documents from a teller that is signed. All are printed and machine stamped, no signatures.

 

Of course when I get a loan the documents are signed by both parties, but usually in those cases you're not in a rush.

I'm not sure about other financial institutions, but my credit union's employees signs cashier's checks/money orders. Essentially endorsing them to show that they're legit, hence this being the one time I like to use Noodler's inks.

[AndyYNWA]

In Sweden almost all money transfers are made electronically, everything else are very uncommon. No physical signatures required.

[El Gordo]

if drying takes to long: there is still blotter paper around ...

[bone215]

1. I like writing checks, that means out comes a fountain pen.

2. I don't seem to have any drying time issues with inks, I must be slow!

3. In dealing with snakes, lizards, and other critters, sometimes my check and check book register save me from aggravation and provides a certain type of records retention.

4. Birthday money for relatives' children, fits nicely into an envelope and can be mailed away with relative certainty of arrival with check still enclosed.

 

You may feel free to practice your handwriting on checks, I will gladly receive and provide feedback.