A Practical Gift That Says A Lot About You (NAPSA)—What does your handwriting say about you—and could a great pen portray you in a more favorable light? A recent survey found that 30 percent of Americans believe that their handwriting could reveal something about their personality that they’ve kept secret from family, friends or employees. The survey, designed to celebrate the launch of OfficeMax’s TUL pen brand, discovered that one in five people would be interested in having their spouse’s or potential spouse’s handwriting analyzed, with womenbeing twice as likely as men to want their spouse’s handwriting examined. Of the women surveyed who expressed interest in having their mate’s handwriting analyzed, almost half (48 percent) said they’d like to find out whether their partner is likely to be dishonest or unfaithful to them. How you handle your pen can also be interpreted—and not always to your advantage. The survey found that men who think they are sendinga flirtatious message to women by nibbling on the ends of their pens may be sending a less romantic message than they think. Men are three times more likely than womanto consider pen nibbling sexy. Twice as many women as men find pen chewing a “sross habit.” Fora free online analysis of your handwriting, visit www.tul.com, where the TUL Pens Handwriting Analysis Web site will provide a free, personalized video evaluation of your handwriting and what it says about your personality, life and loves. Remember, you don’t have to [ What does your handwriting say about you? It might say you were smart enoughto pick the right pen. spend a lot of money to buy a pen that’s sleek, attractive and helps you project the best image. Thelatest pens are designed to look like a $30 pen for a fraction of the cost. For example, the TUL Rollerball Pens, created by a Chicago-based design firm, Gravity Tank, have elastomer comfort grips, smooth liquid ink flow and .7mm writing tips. According to Mike Winnick, managing director of Gravity Tank, the pens “incorporate the feeling of an elite, Europeaninspired writing instrument.” For less than $10, a set of four makes a great stocking stuffer. TUL also makes dry-erase markers, retractable ballpoint pens and gel pens, all of which incorporate fine design elements. The TUL product line is sold exclusively at OfficeMax. For more information, visit www.tul.com.
