From d95c72e72997a8d8973926546c9944e3af2b276c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ethan Dalool Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2024 11:58:59 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add note about heavier paper stock. [minor] --- voussoir.net/writing/notes_on_paper/notes_on_paper.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/voussoir.net/writing/notes_on_paper/notes_on_paper.md b/voussoir.net/writing/notes_on_paper/notes_on_paper.md index 9cd9fe3..f093740 100644 --- a/voussoir.net/writing/notes_on_paper/notes_on_paper.md +++ b/voussoir.net/writing/notes_on_paper/notes_on_paper.md @@ -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.