Black ink is still the best for proper signatures on most important documents. Despite blue, brown, and green ink’s popularity, most documents such as the one above, requires us to use black ink. Her Majesty and Prince Philip signed on 16th June 2012 the above MBE letter to myself in black ink, this now stays with me forever.
The painting of Her Majesty as shown above, was painted at Windsor Castle on 6th May 2022 about four months before HM sadly passed away, by distinguished artist Basia Hamilton. The artist naturally personally signed and dated her work. Her Majesty liked this painting very much, and the Queen soon chose the right place at Windsor Castle for its permanent placement. Picture of artist Basia Hamilton courtesy of Edward Lloyd Photography.
My personal case for signing in ink all our important signatures, can now fully rest. If you’re soon applying for a new job, for instance, you may have to use a black ink pen, and quite rightly so. Just make sure you have a good and reliable fountain pen with the decent nib as per noblesse oblige principle with you at all times.