diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
index 0845454b83..1c546c01d0 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
@@ -42,6 +42,8 @@
 		return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/update_icon()
+	if(icon_state == "paper_talisman")
+		return
 	if(info)
 		icon_state = "paper_words"
 		return