Fitting ink/color for a condolences card?

[JasonCurtis]

It's thoughtful of you to send a condolences card. For the ink, maybe a soft and soothing color like a muted blue or gray could convey the gravity of the situation while offering comfort. As for fountain pen-friendly options, I've had good experiences with [insert suggested brand] for both cards and envelopes.

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[nanahcub]

It would surely depend as much as anything else on the person about whom you are writing. Did she have a favourite colour? I personally, always find black to be too gloomy and sombre for funerals. It makes a sad occasion feel even worse, and I have let it be known that I do not want anyone wearing black at my funeral. As mentioned above, a different colour can inject some warmth into the condolence card - especially if it is a colour that is associated with the woman in question. That would be a nice tribute, that would (hopefully) be appreciated by the recipient of the card.

 

I'm sure it will also be appreciated that you are putting this much thought and care into the card.

[Geert Jan]

For condolences I would first and foremost go for a personal message. Then a truly heartfelt message in an e-mail would mean more to me than a beautifully calligraphed message with just platitudes. If your handwriting is illegible, print and just add a line or two by hand. It's intended as a message of support, not as a means of attracting attention to yourself (not suggesting the original poster even remotely intended to do so).

Having said all that (and defintely my personal opinion as the choice of ink is as well), I would go for a dark/muted tone. Probably dark grey (Diamine Graphite), blue-black, or just black.

[Claes]

I second @Geert Jan's advice

> Probably dark grey (Diamine Graphite)

 

It looks sober.

 

However, "what colours indicates what" differ from culture to culture.

https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/lucky-numbers-and-colors-in-chinese-culture.htm

 

 

[Doc Dan]

What one learns in marketing and business is that black and grey are to cold for something like this. Blue sets the right tone, being more warm and personal.