I like these checkered cotton handkerchiefs. Each color comes out true to picture, and the electric blue is especially original as I don't think I have ever seen this shade for a handkerchief. Cotton is not as soft as other brands I have purchased in the past, and I will refrain for using for touching up my glasses or watch crystal with cleaning solution as I often do when I travel. But the original pattern and colors more than make up for it. The dark but well-contrasted pattern is perfect as stains that could occur over time will be barely apparent. Good product that will undoubtedly last many washes.