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@ -55,6 +55,8 @@ As a result of writing this article, I have decided to try going back to graph p
- Lightness of gridlines must be tuned per-printer by experimentation.
- The paper may become slightly curled or wavy due to the heat and rollers -- the paper will need time and/or weight to flatten back out.
Treat yourself to heavier paper stock. The cheapest printer paper is usually [20lb or 75gsm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammage). Try something heavier like 28lb/105gsm or 32lb/120gsm. Heavier paper costs more, but it feels more pleasant to write on. If you enjoy it more, you'll do it more.
Consider re-writing your notes after your class/meeting, so that you can:
- Reorganize the information in a new order that you could not have foreseen when taking it down.
@ -71,7 +73,7 @@ I have never used a digital tablet for notetaking, and I will not make the appea
- Infinite paper and ink.
- Undo button, layers, drag to rearrange.
Advantages of paper:
But paper has its own advantages:
- Cheap.
- Easier to lay out multiple sheets and review / cross-reference pages in any order -- not limited to real estate of one screen and scrolling / tab-switching.