(Part 2) Best paper & printable media products according to redditors
We found 3,289 Reddit comments discussing the best paper & printable media products. We ranked the 1,578 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
![MUJI Notebook A5 6mm Rule 30sheets - Pack of 5books [5colors Binding]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31r4C6v5jaL.jpg)
Recently bought a Lemome to avoid ghosting and get something a little more durable.
120gsm ivory paper, I haven’t had any sort of ghosting or bleed though. The pages are a bit wider too, helps for larger spreads!
https://www.amazon.com/Dotted-Bullet-Notebook-Journal-Hardcover/dp/B07168XGHT
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That's a Logbook and isn't something SyrupSuckers know anything about. Those freeloaders sleep easy tucked into the Kevlar embrace of Uncle Sam's arms not knowing how lucky they have it.
WHY HAVENT THEY TAKEN IN AMY SCHUMER YET!!!!
Going through undergrad commencement this weekend had me thinking about my time in undergrad and more specifically, those things I chose to carry with me almost every day.
Starting from the upper right hand corner and working my way around in clockwise direction.
Pens – 3 Disposable Bic pens – When it comes to pens I leave them everywhere. I leave them in class, the lab, the machine shop, etc. Because of this I buy them in bulk and then just carry a bunch of disposable pens with me. They are cheap so if I lose one or someone asks to borrow one I don’t worry about getting them back. I like these pens because I find they are comfortable to write with, wont break from me carrying them around or treating them like shit, and have a pen cap to prevent them from making a mess in my pocket. Why no pencils? I haven’t found a mechanical pencil that is both cheap and will survive in my pocket. If you know of one that fits those two requirements let me know in the comments!
Highlighter – Used for marking up academic papers I am reading. I’ll usually carry one or two with me but I keep several different colors at home for heavy markup. The colors I like carrying on me are odd colors, not yellow, like green and pink because they let my markups stand out from other peoples markups.
Sharpie – Used for marking up things that pens and highlighters can’t like metal, ceramics, and sleeping lab mates.
USB Drive – I don’t use it all that often thanks to free services like Google Drive and Dropbox but everyone in a while when you don’t have access to other options these can really save you. For example like when you need to print out a final report that’s due in 15 minutes and the internet is down. (That example definitely hasn’t happened to me)
Letherman Skeletool – The Skeletool is a good all around multi-tool. It has a knife, pliers, wire cutters,/strippers, screwdriver (both flat an Philips), and a bottle opener. It’s slim so its easy to carry without giving up a lot of functionality.
Timex Weekender Chrono – Useful for telling time if durring both meetings and tests when you cant check your phone. Taking a peek at your watch durring a meeting is unnoticeable unlike when you check your phone which can be considered rude.
TI-84 – The second most useful tool in my entire engineering education after a pen. I’ll often use the calculator instead of Matlab or Wolfram Alpha for doing homework that require simple computations just because I’m so familiar with it that I can operate it extremely quickly just from muscle memory.
Planner – It’s useful for writing down assignment due dates and meetings. Everyone has a different way of organizing events/work an I find havving a written copy helps me visualize where everything is.
Muji Recycle Paper Bind Notebook – Useful for taking notes in meetings and they can fit in my back pocket
Allett Slim Bifold Wallet – It’s an ultra thin bifold wallet that I love. It’s so thin I never even notice it in my pocket. I can sit on it all day without being uncomfortable. My last one became worn out after two years and I bought another one immediately. I highly recommend them!
Keys – For opening doors/stuff. Note: I just grabbed some unused keys for this pic and put them on a carabiner.
Google Pixel – It’s taking the photo. Lately its mostly been used for snap chat
I prefer digital organization, but I retain information better when I physically write it down. I started using a Rocket Book Everlast and it has given me the best of both worlds. Through the rocket book app you can set it ups so that different symbols at the bottom of the page upload to different programs. It integrates easily with Google drive, Evernote, one note, etc. For instance I have Google drive folders set up for my classes so I can take notes in class and then direct it to upload to my ACC 122 Notes folder without having to browse to it each time. I also have folders for my pets because I take notes during vet visits. I take notes during my own doctor appointments as well - same thing. Then when it gets full I can just wipe the pages off with a wet paper towel and keep going. You do have to use the specific frixion pens but they're pretty common and not terribly expensive.
Rocketbook Erasable, Reusable Wirebound Notebook - Letter Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Y3MSRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gb00BbGVN39B3
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Warning: if you hand write, you're going to be writing A LOT. I feel like I learn better when I do my class notes by hand, but I do have a hard time keeping up with the pace of the class. Each professor's teaching style has an impact on the way you take your notes. Be prepared to be flexible. (I hate that my note system is not uniform across my classes, but I know it is better that way)
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If you like pen-and-paper:
These spiral notebooks have durable brightly colored covers that will survive your backpack, and it is a good idea to keep your notes organized by subject. The paper is thick enough that good highlighter (which I will also link) won't bleed through.
These erasable pens are great. They write very smoothly and erase cleanly--NOT at all like the crappy blue erasable pens of our youth. If you take notes in your textbook, these pens are the way to do it. I love them so much that I was having them shipped from Japan before they even hit the US market.
These standard pens are my go-to for anything that I don't want to be erasable. They write smoothly, and dry quickly enough that they don't smudge or transfer (I'm not sure for left-handed people though).
This mechanical pencil is what I use when I can't use pens. I like that it uses .5mm lead so that your writing can be small and precise. The barrel is large so it is comfortable to write with for extended periods of time (think blue-book exams).
These highlighters are the best. The colors are intentional mild/pastel so that they do not distract from other information on the page, but are easy to spot when you're looking for your highlights. They don't bleed through paper unless it is toilet-paper thin. When they do bleed through very very thin paper, the mild colors make it so that it is not a distraction.
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If you like pen-and-paper, but are afraid of your notes being lost or stolen:
Rocketbook Everlast Notebook coordinates with an app that lets you create a digital copy of your notes. Scan a picture of the page, and the QR code on each page tells the app where to send a SEARCHABLE .pdf copy of your handwritten notes. It works with Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneNote, OneDrive, Trello, Slack, box, Google Photos, and email. Best of all, the notebook is completely reusable! (As long as you use writing tools from Pilot's Frixion line) Once you've filled the book, you wipe down the plastic pages with a hot damp towel and you can use the book again. I've filled and reused my Rocketbook 4 time so far, and the pages are still in great condition. I send my notes to Google Drive and OneNote, and I've never had any problems.
These highlighters can be used inside the Rocketbook, or on regular paper.
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If you're thinking about going digital:
Your school might provide access to note taking programs. My school provides the full Office 365 Online suite, so I used OneNote. I was a pen-and-paper person in undergrad, and it pains me to switch to digital, but I just need that copy/paste functionality.
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Textbook Supplies:
These sticky flags just came in the mail the other day, and I am loving them for use in my textbooks. I HATE writing in my textbooks, so instead I use these sticky flags to point at lines my professors emphasize in class.
These lined sticky notes are what I used when I just can't avoid adding notes to my casebooks. I avoid the "super-sticky" post-its because casebook pages are thin, and the super-sticky adhesive tears the pages when you reposition notes.
This book stand lives in my backpack now. When I started 1L year my back and neck hurt all the time from hunching over my casebooks for hours every day. This book stand makes it so the book comes to my face, instead of my face to the book. My posture is much better.
Reading glasses are something worth looking into and talking to your eye doctor about. After just one semester of staring at books and screens all day, I went from needing a mild prescription to see long-distance to needing full-on bifocals. I linked some glasses that will magnify your textbooks up close and and also filter out the blue light from screens. Talk to your doctor.
If you are assigned soft-cover reference materials, like The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, or Rule of Contract Law, you can take those books to FedEx or UPS, and they can spiral-bind them for you so that they lay flat and are easier to flip through. This can save you so much time on an exam.
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Most importantly, have a planner.
You can get one from the store, you can print pages on line, you can leave yourself sticky-notes, or you can write your to-do list on your hands, whatever. No matter how you record it, it is crucial to have plan and stick to it. You're about to be hit with an overwhelming amount of conflicting obligations and opportunities, and there will always be something you ought to be working on. Plan and schedule your study time. Take time away to take care of yourself, and make a note to keep up with friends and/or family. You're never going to have "free time" in law school, but you can definitely have some flex time if you make a conscious effort to make room in your schedule.
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Last: you don't need any of this stuff to be successful. Don't worry about what other people are doing, or even what the school tells you to do. If you feel like you do your personal best with a #2 pencil and loose leaf paper, then do that. Paying attention and managing your time wisely are far more important than having the perfect highlighters and the most organized planner.
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Couple of recommendations based on this comment:
A good laundry basket is essential. I love using a utility tote because it's easier to lug around. They're also completely collapsable.
Rocketbooks combine hand writing notes with digital storage in the cloud. I'm a teacher, and I love mine. I plan to pilot a program using them with students next year.
I'm a big fan of my shower caddy. It dries quickly and holds lots. She'll need shower shoes.
When I went to college, we weren't allowed to have cars on campus. I thought I was all set, but realized about a day after I'd been dropped off that I had no laundry detergent. I'd recommend the pods because she can throw a few in a tupperware and not get her detergent stolen or have to lug around so much. I'd recommend a broom and dust pan, clorox wipes, and other cleaning essentials. In addition to a sheet set, I'd recommend three towels and eight wash cloths depending on her habbits.
I use these (Rite in the Rain). They're water resistant for the outdoors and most of the field geologists I know use them. You can get them lined/unlined/gridded, spiral or not spiral. But they don't have header info (you can just make your own boxes).
I've run through three of these Rhodia Meeting Books in the last couple years for work. The paper is great for fountain pens even with wet ink and the organization really worked well for me. I usually get the smaller size but I've linked the larger one here.
I also really love my travelers notebook for work with fountain pens but it meets none of your other requests.
Hope you find something!
edited to add I totally agree about leuchtturm. I've never understood why people like these for fountain pens. Too much show through.
Thought of another one that might be better for you. This is a bound full size Midori notebook. Midori makes travelers notebooks and the paper is generally great for fountain pens. No table of contents or page numbers but I've found those difficult to get right.
There's also this I've never used this brand but it hits all your requests and is heavy duty paper so it may work for fountain pens. No telling how smooth it is. Good price though. Dot Grid Version
Here is an Amazon link for these little guys.
Eligible for prime too!
I guess Imgur isn't so friendly on links so I'll put them here as well:
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8+. Otterbox SYMMETRY, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K6PBSK4
Sorry guys, got busy and forgot to add a list.
I got it on amazon! I've only had it for a month but i l o v e it
Sweet! Now I can sync them with these babies
Rock hammer, leather rock hammer holster, a nice hand lens, nice quality outdoor gear for the myriad of field trips and field camp..
Oh! Get her the Rite in the Rain geological field notebook. Those things are freaking awesome.
http://www.amazon.com/Rite-Rain-Weather-Geological-Field/dp/B0011DGJSC
It's a Lemome! There are plenty of fun doodles and I'm super excited to make more!
So in my experience, the green "light" paper is extremely thin, while the tan "buff" is thick enough that you can still see the lines through it, but it doesn't feel as prone to tearing. Here is an Amazon link, and here are some (admittedly poor) pictures that I just took of a pad I have lying around. Basically, you can't see the grid if it's just a single piece of paper, but I have no trouble seeing and using the gridlines when they're stacked up, like on a pad or in a notebook. So yes, it would be a deal breaker, but with the "buff" paper, it's not really an issue, at least for me.
Yeah, I can't use a Moleskine with my fountain pen because it smudges and bleeds through the paper pretty bad. They are great notebooks and so accessible, but I honestly LOVE my Rhodia way more than I've ever loved a Moleskine.
Midori MD is fountain pen friendly, A5, gridded, and comes in packs of notebooks as well. It’s cheaper than both Rhodia/Leuchtterm in the short and long term.
$150?? get on my level.
I bought these Muji notebooks for my fountain pens and type on them all the time. The paper looks pretty similar and tears out easily. Good quality too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I6Y0MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_doPEzbT7PSQ74
http://www.amazon.com/ZLYC-Handmade-Refillable-Travelers-Journals/dp/B00ME26WYU/ref=pd_sim_op_38?ie=UTF8&refRID=062CJZEBB2KV5PA4V17G
Paper options:
Gaming Paper has a lot of good options that are pretty affordable. I prefer their rolls that look like wrapping paper but they also have tiles, though I've never used them.
Easel Pads are more expensive but might fit your needs.
Other options:
Chessex Battlemaps are great. The maps are made of vinyl so they're portable. I bring one to game nights with water-soluble markers.
If you don't mind a project and don't plan on transporting your surface, dry erase wall paneling can be wonderful. If you trust yourself with a straight-edge and a box cutter, you can carve a 1 inch grid on the surface. I did this once before and it worked fine; I stored the board behind the couch and set it atop the coffee table for games.
Dingbats-- they have a ruled version. On your list: yes, yes (unsure of the rule width), yes, yes, yes, not numbered, just one. Pages are perforated, though, and if you can get someone to send you a sheet to pen-test, that would be best (PM if you would like me to do so). I don't use pilot PBS or highlighters.
They have a bulletjournal version that's dot-grid and a yes on all the rest, but if you were willing to go for dot-grid, I would be here touting Scribbles That Matter, except, alas, no ruled.
I've liked Lamome's other products, so the ruled one should be fine too. No numbers, yes on everything else.
Also, I haven't tried the Amazon classic notebook, but I'm thinking with your pen choices, it couldn't hurt to try?
Let me know what you end up with. The ruled + page numbered challenge must be no fun to live with.
I'd recommend this notebook from Lemome on Amazon. These go for around 11-15 bucks and have 180 pages and great quality paper along with a penloop that is way more useful than you'd think. A lot of people are recommending notebooks with really heavy paper. I don't think that's necessary - especially for the price premium - unless you watercolor or use alcohol markers in your journal. I personally burn through journals extremely fast (I started my current one in August and I'll be done with it in November or half way through December) so I may be biased.
I currently use a 6 dollar hardcover dot journal from Walmart. The paper is not as good as the one I recommended, but it has over 200 pages and fulfills the job perfectly. It would be a step down from what you're used to, however.
OP, in addition to reading this link that /u/motherkos provided, please read these as well:
TL;DR version: The SMIL (stepmother-in-law) kept trying to usurp the role of the mother, due to her own unprocessed grief around not being able to have a child. Her attempts to step into the role keep escalating, and when confronted, she had a serious meltdown/possible psychotic break.
I'm NOT suggesting that your MIL has mental issues. But based on your post, I get the sense that:
I don't know what's going on with her. The good folks who post here will have a ton of good advice for you based on their own experiences, and it would be a good idea to give their advice careful consideration.
My own suggestion is that you get yourself a bound notebook that you can write in (something like a composition notebook), and start noting down every single time she does something that troubles you, along with date, time, place, who was present, what she did, how you responded, and her reaction to your response.
Why? Because (a) it will help you see what patterns of behavior are there, (b) it can help you explain very specifically to your DH what you're seeing and why it troubles you, and (c) if--God forbid--her behavior escalates to the point where you feel the need to take legal action, you now have a record of your behavior (that's why you use this sort of notebook, by the way--if someone rips out the pages, it's obvious).
Big hugs to you, OP. I can't imagine how upsetting this all is.
I think this is the best deal of them
After trying a bunch of habit tracking apps (e.g. productive), I switched to a journal because it allowed me the flexibility of each day deciding what I would feasibly try to do of my list of habits and it's been working quite well.
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I end every day by finishing checking off any remaining items as needed and then writing out what I will try to do the following day based on schedule etc as well as make any notes in the margins below. I look at my list of habits every morning after I finish my morning routine to remind me of what I'm trying to do that day.
I use [this notebook] (https://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Notebook-Brown-Leather-LB/dp/B000ZYF22M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521596891&sr=8-3&keywords=traveler%27s+notebook) with this insert
On amazon. I think the green version is more commonly used, but here's the red version
I steal 24 x 32 inch grided meeting pads from work like this
https://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Chart-Inches-Sheets/dp/B003U6KWAY/ref=pd_cp_328_2?pd_rd_w=9dPz4&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=MHP1S83ABTYRVRKCVCD6&pd_rd_r=2cdaec87-82e4-11e9-b4c5-ef907af3647f&pd_rd_wg=z5UG2&pd_rd_i=B003U6KWAY&psc=1&refRID=MHP1S83ABTYRVRKCVCD6
Goes well with this http://www.amazon.com/Military-Book-Memorandum-LogBook-7530-00-222-3521/dp/B0064M7X30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422240816&sr=8-1&keywords=log+book
Here's a few off the top of my head-- I have no idea how available they are in Canada.
Leuchtturm 1917: https://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm-Notebook-Hardcover-Dotted-Medium/dp/B002TSIMW4
Rhodia webnotebook:
https://www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Black-Webnotebook-inch-Grid/dp/B006CQSRDS/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1478388563&sr=1-1&keywords=rhodia
Cognitive Surplus dot grid: https://cognitive-surplus.com/collections/dot-grid
Cognitive Surplus line and grid: https://cognitive-surplus.com/collections/lined-grid
If these don't work for you, you'd probably have better luck over at r/notebooks.
\^ Right here, and they have them on Amazon
It’s the Midori md a5 notebook. I’ll add a link: Midori MD Notebook - A5 Grid Paper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qczADbGVAMHVP
There are thin elastic bands holding the paper notebooks in place - there's no fear of anything falling out, it's a really neat system (it comes with one notebook, and you can easily add 2 more.) The Midori, I've found, to be among the best, but also most costly. There is a knockoff brand, ZLYC that I bought. The paper is thicker, but not as fountain pen friendly, lots of inks seem to feather on it. The elastic bands are also thicker, and it's harder for this one to lay flat easily. The ZLYC comes with 3 notebook already installed. ZLYC is amazing for the price, just not quite as friendly to use.
edit: check out the 4th photo on the ZLYC link I gave you, it gives you some idea how the orange elastic holds the notebooks in place.
edit2: check out /r/midori and see what all those folks have to say, they also demonstrate the Fauxdori knockoffs that work really well also.
Also, use a composition notebook like this, where it’s obvious if you’ve ripped out a page, and write in blue or black ink. From what I’ve read this is helpful for legal purposes.
I got a big easel-sized graph paper and draw out my maps with marker and colored pencil. Sometimes I will scale a map up from a digital version to print out if it's important and details matter (i.e. the Coffin Maker's Shop).
Thats nice, but a chessex battlemap is durable and amazing. Not even that expensive. They last years and are well worth the investment. Mine is 10 years old and I'm pretty sure I'll get another decade out of it at least.
If you want to premap out rooms ahead of time instead of drawing on the spot? Get something like this. It's 50 sheets of 24x37, that's a lot of rooms/hallways/buildings to map out. If you do a lot of DMing then they even come in a 4 pack.
Think that is overpriced? Get a roll. The grid isn't exactly an inch, but it's close enough. We're gaming, not trying to land on the moon. It's 34" by 200 feet. That's enough for entire campaigns.
Is 200 feet too much investment for you? 8 bucks gets you 12 feet, that's twice the length of typical wrapping paper (I seem to find 6 feet the norm). Hell, they threw the word "gaming" into the name and seem to have forgotten the 200% price mark up that normally accompanies the term.
Wrapping paper has to be the single most ridiculous way to do D&D. They don't all have grids, and the price is not great. Maybe if it goes on some sort of supersale and you can ensure that it has grids on the other side, go for it, but there's just better sources of grids available out there.
Travelers Notebook Brown Leather (1, 1 LB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZYF22M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bps2BbNS911TS
Pay for a chunk of your new Pilot Vanishing Point. OR, buy yourself a Midori Traveler's Notebook in brown leather if you already have a decent fountain pen or two. My two cents, or what I would do with $50 on Amazon.
Why? There's literally nothing special about them.
You'll get a lot more utility if you use the actual field notebooks he was riffing off of when he made his little paper journals.
https://www.amazon.com/Rite-Rain-Weatherproof-Geological-540F/dp/B0011DGJSC/
Practical or decorative?
Practical:
Decorative/Romantic:
I make use of the Chessex Wet-Erase battlemat (comes in 2 sizes and is reversible for hexes vs squares) which works well for my games.
Alternatively you can buy some large 1" grid paper. Which is great if you want to do prep work for your dungeon and draw out nice looking maps ahead of time. Typically this allows you to have more detailed maps because you're not under the pressure of doing it at the table before combat starts. I want to start doing this more often, but even more so I want to get some props and do more elaborate battle sets.
I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Systemic-Refillable-Notebook-Cover/dp/B0049KD4LE/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1536587608&sr=8-16&keywords=kokuyo+notebook+cover+a5
I currently have my Writers journal and a Midori MD journal in it. Both A5.
Thanks!
http://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Systemic-Refillable-Notebook-Cover/dp/B0049KD4LE/ref=pd_bia_nav_t_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Q0AZ95ZQ69BJY00B365
It comes with a small notebook inside, but I just took that out and use it as scratch paper at work.
Oh that is an easy one to get on. My work use to do that and I developed one the best habits I say I have.
Any work that I have to hire a contractor on I watch everything they do. Like make them log into my VM's or sit over the shoulder. Run a screen capture the whole time and take really good notes. It will save you when they screw up or teach you how to do what they did. Which puts you on the road to get their wage or at least learn how to not have to call them. If you don't have a notebook get one. I use a military one (not super cheap but it holds up super well) http://www.amazon.com/Military-Book-Record-Memorandum-7530-00-222-3521/dp/B0064M7X30
Approach your management and layout that you want to learn what the contracting company is doing and that with a few short sessions you can probably resolve the bulk majority of what they are doing. Your wage to your company is what 15-25 an hour, that contracting company is probably making 100+/hr of work with a minimum of an hour charged no matter how basic the task is.
Help Desk as in Tier 1 B.S. is a hard place to get out off and it is hard to market yourself to other companies to take a risk on you and let you be that T2/T3 guy.
Last thing. NETWORK like mad... And I don't mean network as in cisco. Get to know the players around your area. Each area is actually pretty small and the community is well connected. Get your name out there that you want to take the next step and you will get a call instead of applying. I have gotten more big pay jobs off meeting for a lunch than I have applying for a posted position. Which comes this question. What City are you in?
A couple of them were a gift from a friend that works as a contractor on an Air Force base. The rest I got as a 12 pack on eBay. I don't see any currently listed, but this one on Amazon is the same, just sold individually.
edit: Here is a 12 pack. I didn't pay nearly that much though.
https://www.amazon.com/Midori-notebook-jacket-H220-W310mm-light/dp/B00UX6S6VQ
https://www.amazon.com/Midori-MD-Notebook-Grid-Paper/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_229_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YTSQ5W1JGBD3AZQYSPFY
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Comes out to 19.46 and has Prime & Amazon customer service. I dunno about this one.
It is ridiculous, but I think [this] (https://www.amazon.com/WIREWORLD-Platinum-Eclipse-Speaker-Cable/dp/B00CHSRKJW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519881234&sr=8-2&keywords=wire) is just a crime against audiophilia
In short, not really. As long as it makes a connection and doesn't provide too much resistance, it will be fine and you probably won't notice a difference.
The quality of cable CAN make a difference though, mostly over long distances where electrical resistance (impedance) and amperage are a consideration. Impedance can affect how hard your amplifier has to work to deliver the audio signal. The gauge and type of cable is going to be the biggest factor in this regard.
The cable should be a good conductor of electricity. Pure silver has one of the best coefficients of conductivity, but it is expensive. Copper is a cheaper alternative that is still very conductive, that is why it is such a popular choice for all types of wiring. Gold is less conductive than copper, and aluminum is less conductive than gold, etc...
Another factor in reducing impedence would be the gauge, or size of the cable. Thicker cables allow more electrical current (amperage) to flow through, and thereby have less impedance.
An 18GA wire can handle less current than a 12GA wire. A 12 GA wire will have more resistance than a 10GA wire.
Impedence increases over distance, so longer runs of speaker cable may require thicker gauge cables, and/or more conductive materials to deliver the signal from the amp to the speakers as efficiently as a short cable.
Here's a handy-dandy calculator to help you determine the proper cable.
And here's a chart for determining the max length of cable / system impedence-load, in case you don't feel like looking up
the picofarads of a particular brand of cable. or dampening factor of your amp.
The type of wire has a smaller effect on the performance of a cable than any of the aforementioned factors, but should still be considered. Because of the skin effect high frequency electrons travel along the outside edge of a strand of wire. It is for this reason that stranded wire is preferable.
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I would recommend taking out a second mortgage and getting something like this just to be sure you get the best audio quality. /s
Man. That's cheap wait till you get a sweet sound system and need a cable.
I'm in my second year of college and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what sort of set-up and format worked best for me and so far I've really enjoyed using an A5 notebook cover with a bunch of cahier notebooks in it (Midori Traveler's Notebook style, which allows you to put multiple cahiers in one cover). A5 is a good size for writing on tiny lecture desks and is generally a pretty good compromise between portability and writing space.
Specifically, I tend to use A5 Muji Journals which come in a variety of formats, but I use blank due to the way I take notes (mindmapping). You can get packs of 3 or more on Amazon depending on the format you prefer.
https://amzn.com/B00I6Y0MH8
https://amzn.com/B00I6Y0MH8
I enjoy taking notes this way because cahiers are generally pretty cheap and the Muji books have decent paper but the leather cover makes them look fancy and keeps them in good shape.
5x8ish! Here’s the link to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07168XGHT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4GhVAbR5PFXG5
Not exactly zero waste, but maybe it will give you some ideas. This notebook is erasable, so could be used as a planner over and over. The downside, though, is it uses only one kind of pen, and I've found that they run out pretty quickly so you'd be replacing the pen over and over again.
Maybe there's something with dry erase pages somewhere?
I use a 2 pack journal I found on Amazon. Hardcover pleather, no numbers, and dotted, with a pocket in the back. For 14$ (so 7 a piece).
The pages are thick enough that I can use my crayola supertip markers and have no bleeding, but not excessively thick.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0778KGTTB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q6z4BbANMTEJ2
I also have a Minimalist Art notebook. I haven't actually used this one, but the pages are thick. 100gsm. IMO, I think they'll be too thick for my liking, but it depends on what you do with your bujo.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Y5KDJP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SaA4BbCD56PP7
I've never tried one myself, but Redbubble has a good selection of hardcover journals! Unfortunately, there's no dot grids as far as I'm aware of- lined, graph, and blank are the only options I saw available.
I looked up "dot grid journal" on Amazon though and a bunch of hardcover ones came up! Here are a few:
Miliko Transparent Hardcover A5 Size Dot Grid Wirebound/Spiral Notebook-2 Per Pack (Dot Grid), A5 8.27inX5.67in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ECY4X8O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fWIWBbNPWJMNR
Bullet Journal/Notebook (2 Pack) - Hardcover Dot Grid Notebook, Premium Thick Paper Faux Leather with Fine Inner Pocket (5 x 8.25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0778KGTTB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AWIWBbQK7RE2N
Dotted Bullet Journal Notebook Dot Grid BuJo Pages | Hardcover Sewn w Bookmark | Premium Thick Paper | 5x8 Made in USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8TMQV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kYIWBbQJ598C9
Like any other, you kind of want a keyboard that matches the way you type. Also, realize, that android specific bluetooth keyboards tend to be "quirky". I've found that I can never get the sort of speed that I can get over a proper keyboard.
That said, I've had experience with a few devices. My favorite has been the Asus Transformer keyboard attachment. Obviously, you'd get the Transformer instead of the Galaxy. (Not what you're looking for, but I'd still recommend it since it comes with extended battery life and additional flash storage.)
I've also got a folding bluetooth keyboard that I occasionally use with my laptop. www.amazon.com/dp/B004L9LT2E/ Battery life on it is fairly good, I'd toss a spare pair of rechargable AAA batteries in your bag so that when it dies you're not screwed.
I've also heard good things about the periboard www.amazon.com/dp/B005MJ6F80/ although I've not used it.
All that aside...
I'd also suggest that going with a tablet may not be a great idea. If you're just looking for something to write on, I'd suggest a laptop. While probably way the hell out of your price range, I'd recommend something like a Toshiba Protege http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GTDPYM/ or even a used Mac Air. For no other reason than swapping between notes and references is possible. Hell, you could even go for an Acer Timelinex www.amazon.com/dp/B006SONX74/ get about 8 hours of battery life and pack a spare battery for an additional 8.
If nothing else, you won't have to worry about getting a stand for the tablet.
If you do go for a tablet, I'd also recommend packing an old fashioned tablet and stylus http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IDM7/
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Weightloss is hard. a great goal! I need to get to the gym. maybe I will do that today. Thak you for the inspiration.
You may want to check out Black n'Red notebooks
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/
The paper is very nice, very FP friendly, and the price is appealing. Notice that this is A4 and for 96 sheets.
Do you need books? Don't just buy em all willy nilly unless you're gonna run a specific module or setting.
That said, I highly recommend Mordenkainens Tome of Foes and Volo's Guide to Monsters. A lot of great stat blocks in there. Amazon has good prices for D&D books, and they are often on sale for 20~ dollars.
This is perfect if you like to hand-draw maps for your table. Its 200 sheets, will last forever. I bought this like 2 years ago and I'm barely through the 2nd pad. Course 65 bucks for just paper is a hard ask for some. You can certainly find cheaper easel paper, but this is my fave.
You could always use more minis of course, just search around.
https://www.amazon.com/TOPS-3-hole-punched-squares-Carton/dp/B000ON9WZM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542978361&sr=8-4&keywords=flip+chart+grid
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Why buy a special mat that you can damage when you can have 50 that you can save and re-use, or throw away, for cheaper?
The Chessex mats are great, but my favorite for 2d maps is actually grabbing one of 200-sheet packs of 1-inch grid easel paper so I can draw the maps ahead of time because I'm awful at map drawing if I have the pressure of the group waiting lol
Long post incoming; some of this stuff is copied from other posts I've made:
Getting into D&D is going to be a lot simpler and easier to rolling your own RPG system, unless the system you design is ultra simple and rules-light. And unless your friends happen to be game design experts or prodigies, what they come up with probably isn't going to be as fun, balanced or robust as a system designed and iterated upon by professionals and the RPG geek community.
D&D isn't rocket science, but the first few sessions will almost certainly be fraught with confusion, rules referencing, and/or people getting the rules wrong... but all that's OK. The key is to keep a relaxed attitude and for the DM err on the side of what seems most fun and entertaining. After a few sessions, everyone will probably have a decent grasp on the fundamental rules and things will go a bit more smoothly.
If you do decide to play D&D, you have to decide upon an edition to play, as there are several and they aren't compatible with each other. Right now the two most popular and recent editions are 3.5 and 4th edition. A 3rd party spin-off of 3.5 called Pathfinder is also popular. A big advantage to Pathfinder if you're on a tight budget is that pretty much the entire system is available online for free. For your conservative friends, the fact that it's not called D&D may also eliminate some of the social stigma, making it an easier sell.
My preferred edition though, and the one that is most newbie-friendly, is 4th edition. A slightly dated and incomplete overview of 4e's rules is available in this free quickstart guide. This tells you about 90% of what you need to know to sit down at a table and play as a player, and includes some pregenerated characters, but lacks the rules for character creation and progression.
A free 4e adventure, Keep on the Shadowfell can also be downloaded and perused by the DM, but KotS is not the finest example of adventure design, though you can find fan suggestions online to improve and tweak it.
As far as what products you should or need to buy, the Red Box Starter is probably the simplest and most straight-forward route. Avoid paying more than $25 for it new (a lot of 4e products seem to have spotty availability, which means sometimes they are overpriced).
Like the free quickstart guide, however, the Red Box does not you access to the full rules, but rather a simplified and stripped down overview. It almost follows the model of a choose your own adventure book in some respects rather than true D&D, which can make it a good stepping stone, though some players are impatient with it. It does, however, include some items that will remain useful to your game even when you outgrow the rules and content of the box: a double-sided poster map which can be reused, punch-out cardstock tokens to represent player characters and monsters and a set of dice. At $20 shipped, it's a good value if you feel your need a really gentle introduction into D&D.
However, if the members of your group are not averse to doing a couple hours of reading before their first adventure, and would rather skip the frying pan and jump straight into the fire, you can safely skip the Red Box.
What you really need is: a book that descriptions character creation and level 1-30 character options, an encounter design guide for the DM, a monster resource, plus some physical tools/props.
As for as the player resource goes, any one of the following will fulfill the need: the Player's Handbook, Heroes of the Forgotten Lands, Heroes of the Fallen Kingdoms. I would recommend the latter two, as they are 4e "Essentials" products, which are more up to date and feature more newbie-friendly steamlined design. However, all of the books are compatible with each other, and you can use them all.
You also need a book that tells the DM how to design encounters, run skill challenges, and reward teh players. You have basically three options here: the Dungeon Master's Guide, the DM's Book from the DM's Kit or the Rules Compendium.
Each has their pros and cons. The DMG is written with the new DM in mind and gives you all the rules info you need that isn't include in the players' books, but as one of the originally published books in the edition, it's less refined and does not include the latest errata (which you can download online, though it's a bit of a pain to read through all of it). It's probably your least expensive option.
The DM's Kit seems to be out of print (or on a reduced print run) so it's selling at above retail price. IMO it'd be the best option for a new DM, as it contains useful goodies (tokens, maps, and two quality published adventures) like the Red Box, plus a more up to date version of the Dungeon Master's Guide. But if you have to pay $55+, that's kind of difficult to justify.
The Rules Compendium has all of the rules information a DM needs, and it includes most of the latest errata, and it's generally a handy reference that you'll probably want to get eventually anyway. The problem is just that: it's a reference, and is light on insight and advice on how to build entertaining adventures and run a fun game. Like the DM's kit, it may be out of print, but it's still a good value. The Rules Compendium may be the best option if you're willing to read forums and web sites for DMing advice, which can be system neutral.
The DM also needs a monster resource. Hands down, the best option here is the Monster Vault. It's basically a far superior revision of 4e's Monster Manual, and contains an adventure, a ton of tokens and a battle map to boot. It's a steal at $20.
Another recommended product would be a D&D Insider subscription, which will give you access to the Character Builder, which as the name implies, makes building/progressing characters a cinch, and the Compendium, which gives you access to every bit of crunch in the entire published history of 4e: all the classes, powers, feats, races, monsters, items, themes, etc. as well as a glossary which describes much of the rules. You also get access to Dragon and Dungeon magazine archives, which contains a lot of flavor, design advice, and many pre-made adventures (see this thread for some highlights). It also has a handy monster builder tool. A subscription is $10/month or less if you commit to a longer subscription. Getting one subscription and sharing it among the group can be worthwhile.
Finally, you also need some physical things:
Finally, as for convincing your friends, as you've said, D&D is essentially no different from Skyrim, World of Warcraft, etc. D&D is pretty much the granddaddy of those games. If you can tolerate the "occult" elements in those other games, there shouldn't be anything offensive about D&D. And ultimately, the DM and players have full control over what they want to allow in the game. Have a discussion and decide if there's any subject matter that is the party finds offensive and exclude it from the game (or re-fluff it so it it's not so offensive).
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Traveler's Notebook Brown Leather (1, 1 LB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZYF22M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D5ROAbGXWF50G
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It's the No. 540F; most places that sell Rite in the Rain have it.
A good chisel to go along with her rock hammer is great for sampling
Also, a scratcher/scribe with a neodymium magnet on the end is incredibly useful for testing hardness and magnetics of a rock
I use a compact mineral identification guide a ton as well. There are many out there, but this one is the one I use - others may be better
Edit: And the most (imo) important part of fieldwork are the notes you take, so a waterproof field notebook is a must-have if she'll be mapping in a rainy environment. This one has geological charts and diagrams in it as well
Above are good lower priced items, but if you really want to go all-out, good boots and a rain jacket are indispensable , but they have to fit very well so she may be better off picking those out herself (at least that's the way I feel about them)
Hope this helps!
There are a couple areas of interest that might help narrow your field of search if the suggestions get too broad:
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I was partial to a comp pad and a Levenger Circa notebook myself, though I used ring bound notebooks or loose ring notebooks off and on. However my usual work spaces afforded a bit of size restriction on what I could use comfortably.
If you can use / have the classroom surface area to use a hardcover notebook, it's definitely a worthy option. Notebooks like the Vela you linked will probably wear better, don't have the risk of damaging the binding, and are easier to store between use or post class session than a comparable double-ring notebook. On the other hand, you'll need one for each area of study so carrying multiple on a busy day could be an issue.
A couple examples would be:
Excellent!
Now get yourself some choice engineering paper and you will be set:
Roaring Spring Engineering Pad, 8.5" x 11", Buff, 100 sheets
Yep. I just finished engineering school this spring, and I've gone through my fair share of pads.
Green Paper is by far the most commonly used engineering paper. It's fairly thin, a little less than printer paper. I mostly used this paper for scratch calculations and everyday homework.
Buff is a bit thicker, but still has the same layout. I liked using this when doing hand calculations that would be included in reports or labs.
For notebooks, look for a Lab Notebook or Engineering Notebook. There are a few options out there, and it depends if you want a spiral or bound book. Computation Notebooks held up very well, and helped preserve my notes.
Engineering paper is like graph paper, but the graph is only printed on the back of the paper (and it's printed very dark on the back). This means that you can see the graph from the front of the paper, but it's very faint and isn't distracting like graph paper normally is when you write on it. The top of it is also usually divided into 3 sections for your header, which is nice for including the date, the subject, and the page number for notes. The downsides are that it can be a bit more expensive (depending on what brand you get) and it really can only be used on one side for the most part (because the graph is printed very dark on the back).
I personally prefer the Roaring Springs pads in "buff" color (not a gross green-yellow, but a more aesthetically pleasing brown-yellow) because it's some nice quality paper with good weight to it and the pads are solid. You can buy it on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Spring-Engineering-Enclosed-95182/dp/B001TJ5JZM), but I instead bought a full case of 24 pads for ~$120 ($5 per pad) in the middle of my freshmen year when I found the kind of paper I liked best. I've gone through about 2-3 pads a semester up to this point, which isn't terrible in terms of cost (pirate/don't buy one textbook and you come out a long ways ahead) and I get to write on nice paper.
There are also some classes that mandate you to use engineering paper, not so much in EE, but I've seen some mech e classes where the professor requires all assignments to be handed in on it. I'm guessing it mostly is for assignments with drawings and such included, since the graph background on the paper would make the drawings neater to look at. It's also pretty great for math notes/assignments, since it makes graphs easy without the super thick lines of most graph papers.
Seconded. If you have open-book tests or know you're going to look over notes a lot, I highly recommend shelling out money for a Leuchtturm notebook. It has page numbers, a table of contents, and two bookmarks. They've been really helpful for some classes.
For notes, I swear by Leuchtturm notebooks. They're like Moleskines, but better. They have a Table of Contents and page numbers so you can mark what you covered in each day of notes, and have stickers for easy archiving at the end. I found them really nice for classes with open-note exams and for documenting research.
I relentlessly bookmark anything I might want to find again. I find Pinboard very well-suited to this because it a) is (optionally) public, so I can share sets of links with others or quickly reference things from another computer, b) is tag-oriented, rather than folder-oriented, so I can spam tags on things to help me find them later, and c) crawls my bookmarks so I can perform a full-text search on them later. There's also nice Android integration so I can save things there as well. It costs 11 USD/year, and is far more useful than, say, eating out once a year at a Thai place, or one movie a year. I'd also recommend reading Don't Be A Free User.
I tend not to save particular snippets of code, because I don't really re-use snippets (or when I do, I build them into a silly little library that I can re-use across all my projects). But when I do, it's easy enough to throw a Stack Overflow page into Pinboard, often with an additional description to help me find it again.
I've lately started to heavily use pen-and-paper at work (specifically, an A5-sized ruled Leuchtturm notebook with a pen quiver and fountain pens - r/fountainpens will lead you down that particular rabbit hole). This usually isn't to reference things much later, but just to help me during the process: while I'm debugging an issue, I can write down the different approaches I've tried and thus not have to remember them. :) It's also useful for helping me to think through architectural approaches and that sort of thing. I sit next to a window, so sometimes I do this with a whiteboard marker there as well, depending on my mood.
In general, I try to move as many things as possible out of my brain and into permanent storage so I can keep only an index of where to find them again.
You've gotten excellent advice on inks, and some on notebooks. You mentioned being overwhelmed by the choices, but wanting a sturdy notebook that can handle fountain pen ink. There are a few choices mentioned in here, but perhaps I can help summarize this. Key thing you will want is a high gsm (Grams per Square Meter), since a high gsm means thicker paper.
Wishing you and your daughter the best during these hard times.
I think $19 is a little pricey, yes. Keep in mind, you're competing with things like this.
For a notebook, as soon as I'm paying more than maybe $15 it had better be special. That's just my personal opinion.
$20 map making
Map - draw them yourselves on graph paper
https://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Grid-Chart-Tablet/dp/B003U6KWAY
Get pencil crayons from the dollar store. For color, use the black to deepen outlines.
Roll them up with an elastic or two for storage.
Tilesets are very limited for the cost and premade maps tend to focus on dungeons.
$80 miniatures or tokens.
Tokens for monster n enemies with pcs being minis is a cheaper way to start.
Token sets are not my thing, but you can find some on ebay or usually with starting box sets.
As for minis my average price is $5 a mini. With 2-3 being a good price (CAD) some stores have buck a mini bins where you can get peoples old minis or armies for cheeper.
Bones minis fall into that grouping
http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Bones
Some of games workshop troops fall into that as well
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-CA/Goblin-Warriors
Even board games can sometimes have have decent cost per units.
https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Coast-Dungeons-Dragons-Ashardalon/dp/0786955708/ref=pd_aw_fbt_21_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W96KFH6R06XCE19JE79S
And the dnd HD collection by wizkids (unpainted) though a bit small are around 2 minis for $6.
As for paint, if your worried about cost you can go to your local dollar store and get acrylic painta for $1 each. Water them down and layer them when painting for best use.
To better keep the paintjob if you want a primer will do the trick. Or fuck it for your first batch. And use all purpose cleaner to rip the paint off them later.
Protip if your going in the more expensive direction or future use. A black primer hides your mistakes a white lets colors show. Use both to create shadows n color pops.
----- so now we're 100 in and have our minis where do we store the 30ish guys we got?
Usually on a shelf. You cannput them in a display case or cabnet if you have one but shoving them in a box for the time being wont hurt much.
My wife and I use this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049KD4LE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_08a7Cb2DSRT3B
Not leather, but sleek and has a lot of functionality. Has a spot for a small legal pad, fits a A5 journal, and a few extra pockets
I use the Kokuyo Systemic notebook cover for 2 of my A5 notebooks (a Hobinichi Cousin & a slim A5 leuchturm1917). Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I like it's versatility.
No, this one.
Here is the notebook if anyone is interested:
https://www.benmeadows.com/ben-meadows-field-and-level-books_36810421/
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Personally I still use the Green Military Log Book, as they are cheaper..
https://www.amazon.com/Military-Book-Memorandum-LogBook-7530-00-222-3521/dp/B0064M7X30/
Sure. Even in the case of this green notebook it can be hard to find the old school originals.
I buy these from Amazon regularly
https://www.amazon.com/DIY-Indispensables-Military-Notebook-7530-00-222-3521/dp/B01D225M3C/
https://www.amazon.com/Military-Book-Memorandum-LogBook-7530-00-222-3521/dp/B0064M7X30/
https://www.amazon.com/USGI-6178518-Journal-Green/dp/B009XCCPUE/
The first two are just paper binding. That last one is the closest to the original but even that is noticeably different.
https://www.amazon.com/Military-Book-Memorandum-LogBook-7530-00-222-3521/dp/B0064M7X30#
I'm on my first bujo, Rhodia, and I'm loving it so far!
I chose to not get a leuchtterm for the same concerns as you, shadowing and bleeding. There's some ghosting on my Rhodia with mildliners, but it's very faint. I definitely recommend it! The pages feel so silky and high-quality.
They have. The Rhodia Webnotebook, and the new Rhodia Goalbook.
Leuchtturm1917 makes some awesome journals. 125 sheets of paper. A bit more sheets than rhodias webnotebooks, but the rhodia webnotebooks are 90gsm and leuchtturm1917 is only 70gsm. I think I would probably go with the rhodia because its a bit cheaper and if Im gonna be paying $20 for a notebook then I want the higher quality of paper. But who knows. Im pretty new to fountain pens and fancy paper, so I really cant compare 70, 80, or 90 gsm paper.
I love my little Pelican keychain light.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2RNQ0C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_38&smid=AE78PB5T4N73S
also cant go wrong with a cheapy neck knife
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKY54P8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_122&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Or a pack of fieldsnotes!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CQT2KU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_160&smid=AS0KV00QHCBHA
First off, many of these things are intentionally cheap, because I do tend to break and/or lose things, so... Here goes.
All have Amazon links, because that was what was easiest.
Jewelry:
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This is what I'd buy!
Link: http://amzn.com/B006CQT2KU
My absolutely favorite for bullet journaling is the grid Midori MD Notebook A5 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midori-MD-Notebook-Grid-Paper/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=midori+md&qid=1557587047&s=gateway&sr=8-2 only £11!)
I think it’s really cute, very aesthetically appealing and there isn’t much bleed through! I’ve actually used copics for an art spread in mind and honestly I didn’t mind the bleed through (although with copics it was obvious unsurprisingly)!
Japanese Stationery has got to be a favourite topic of conversation for me. Check out these videos (and search for more if you want to learn more).Begin Japanology - Stationery
Tokyo Eye 2020 - Stationery Wonderland
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Personally, I enjoy using the Midori MD Notebook which you can get with grids, blank, or ruled. I also use the LIFE Notebook which you can get in ruled, gridded, or blank. Pay attention for the sheet size and number before you purchase them. A4 is approximately the standard American 8.5x11.2 inch sheet. Do you already have your preferred pens and pencils? You can get some good ones with tips as thin as 0.28mm (though I used 0.3mm and 0.5mm).
Edit: why did someone downvote me?
I love the muji A5 notebooks that come in 5packs lined (6mm). They're pretty amazing...They're cardboard covers and not black, but they're really cheap so you can probably get a cover or something
https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Notebook-6mm-Rule-30sheets/dp/B00I6Y0MH8
https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Paper-Notebook-Rule-72sheets/dp/B00IQUFBJG/ref=sr_1_48?s=office-products&srs=9373349011&ie=UTF8&qid=1504660762&sr=1-48
Edit: Second link is a thicker notebook, first link is a 5pack of smaller notebooks
They're the 5 pack of Muji notebooks. You can get them in stores if you live near them, on their website but that hasn't been working lately, and even on amazon.
There seems to be good reviews of this TN clone here on Reddit. ZLYC Leather Travelers Notebook - no affiliation. You could then print out your own inserts if you want to go the TN route.
5x8" = A5 size, roughly. Jet Pens has the most comprehensive notebook buying guide. It and Goulet have a notebook search with the "size=A5" filter that would be a great way to see what's out there.
I got my brother a Leuchtturm 1917 and he thinks it's pretty nice. Dot grid with page numbers too. You'll hear a lot of people say it's inferior paper for fountain pens compared to the Rhodia Webnotebook, but it does absorb and dry ink quicker so when you have to close the book and go, the ink doesn't smear onto the opposite page. I personally love my webnotebook but it does take a little while before I'm comfortable flipping onto the next page. The ultimate A5 notebook is the Nanami Seven Seas Writer with 480 pages of Tomoe River paper (the fountain pen holy grail paper), but it always sells out when it comes on sale. I just checked their website and they're restocking "Late May" which could be any time in the next couple of weeks, so keep your eye out!
Edit: didn't see your college budget: Black n Red notebooks are budget- and fountain pen-friendly. They're $6-7 a pop, available in twin-wire or hardcover, so go hog wild.
I have this one and love it
https://www.amazon.com/Refillable-Leather-Travelers-Notebook-ZLYC/dp/B00ME26WYU
I've been using a Zlyc brand Fauxdori, been quite happy with it. Quality is ace and fits all the Midori brand inserts fine. Default package comes with a large size, passport size and pen sleeve for $40.
https://www.amazon.com/ZLYC-Refillable-Handmade-Travelers-Notebook/dp/B00ME26WYU/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1478469510&sr=1-1&keywords=zlyc+traveler%27s+notebook
I love Lemome notebooks. The paper is thick and smooth, I haven't had any ghosting at all (though I don't do anything intense or use anything but Staedtlers), and the quality and feel of the notebook is amazing and feels fancy for a $15 notebook.
Lemome sells one on Amazon with an elastic band on the spine that you can attach a pen into, but storing 3 pens might be difficult depending on how big the pens are
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NAT49WS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511616412&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lemome+notebook
I think FPR also sells a pen pouch that you can use on a Rhodia Webbie. It's a 2-pen pouch but you can buy multiple
https://fprevolutionusa.com/collections/pen-pouches/products/fpr-two-pen-notebook-pouch-leather
That's pretty much all I can think of off the top of my head. If I find any other solution I'll update my post
I can't find anywhere that indicates how wide the rule and grid pattern are. It looks quite wide to me. The design / packaging certainly matches that of the Leuchtturm (cream cardboard band and elastic to keep it closed).
While I was digging around, these popped up: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07168XGHT?psc=1
They look kinda interesting too. Good luck!
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I just ordered a Rocketbook Everlast. It's rather expensive for a notebook, but it's pretty cool for a few reasons:
You can see a PDF sample here. You can print it out and try it with the Rocketbook app. I did and it worked nicely. If you didn't want to purchase the notebook, you could use these pages with the app.
Good luck!
Sakura Pigma Micron 01 (0.25mm). It's a pigment ink, but I've tried a handful of different ones (Pilot Varsity was far worse). It's slightly more resilient to ghosting than something like a Leuchtterm, but I prefer higher gsm notebooks in general, though the paper may not dry as quickly for fountain pens depending on the exact type of paper (I have some Booqool ones that work with the Pigma Microns pretty well, but never tried with fountain pens)
I got these on Amazon. Not expensive, good quality paper (I really just use a Pilot G2 but don't notice much ghosting/bleed), lays flat, has a pocket in the back, page marker and elastic to close/do the pen trick with.
I started using a moleskine watercolor album for this purpose. Though, I'm trying to find a middle ground. I'm thinking of trying this journal next: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0778KGTTB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A21RF5V4SLR0ZM&psc=1
Just FYI Rustico makes a leather cover that fits standard composition notebooks. Whatever you make, do it to fit that size and you can refill if for two or three bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/Mead-Composition-Ruled-Sheets-Inches/dp/B00006IDM7
http://www.rusticoleather.com/leather-binder-and-cover/leather-covers/large-composition-cover-machine-sewn.html
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Those bic gel pens write wonderfully smooth.
http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Velocity-Retractable-Refillable-Medium/dp/B0000AQPTO
And a simple composition book is both sturdy and flexible.
http://www.amazon.com/Mead-Composition-Marble-Bookbound-Sheets/dp/B00006IDM7
Then this must be the selling notebook in history!
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I've filled a few of them. Kinda sad my current has about 10 pages left. I've used it since 9/2011 :(. It'll be like putting an old friend down.
I use those black and white composition notebooks (like this: https://www.amazon.com/Mead-Composition-Notebook-Ruled-Sheets/dp/B00006IDM7) because our supply cabinet is full of them.
I would rather them focus on content when this awesome DLC exists for $2.41 that provides support for this feature.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00006IDM7/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_bs7tz_g229_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=4KW63K4VA9MQVX8D0TK5&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=807721be-610a-5658-a76b-d8cb13983e78&pf_rd_i=12900091
Funny you mention that. I just picked up the spiral and cloth bound versions in 8.25 x 5.875 inches. It's odd that one says it's 24 lb paper and other other says 90 g/cm^2. I'm not sure if they're actually different or not. I've only written in the spiral thus far. It's much better than the public supply recycled paper dot book I had lying around.
Black N Red is an option, but the low page count makes it as expensive as Rhodia or Leuchtturm1917.
I use a Leuchtturm1917 A5 notebook in the lab now. You can probably find A5 lined books for around $16 if you deal hunt.
I saw these on the fpnetwork but wasn't sold on them but your endorsement has convinced me to give them, thanks.
I thought they were 8.5x5 though for the hardcover. It was for these, no?
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1422400042&sr=1-1
For anyone reading this that might be interested, I also just encountered these:
http://www.amazon.ca/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HFZ4EQ/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
They both look great!
I like the moleskine notebooks, also the "Black n' Red" (which I personally use) notebook which you can get at officemax has a nice form factor
amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/ref=pd_sbs_op_1
Hmm. I think it mainly depends on the type of ink that you use. I purchased this notebook a while ago and it seems to hold most inks pretty well. My Iroshizuku ink stays pretty wet on the pages, but it might be the pen that I use. I haven't tested it with a dip nib to isolate it down. Overall, its a really nice notebook, though!
I've seen a lot of people recommend Rhodia brand notebooks, but I haven't gotten a chance to test them myself. Hope this helps! :D
Or you could just get an easel pad of 1" squares like this.
I recently bought two 1" grid easel pads, which I draw maps on. You can find them on Amazon, or at an office supply store depending on what's available near you, I bought mine from Staples.
As an example of what I'm talking about, here's a link to one from Amazon
For tokens, I use a small collection of D&D miniatures I had from when we last played 3.5 ten or so years so, I don't have much in the way of duplicates and a decent amount are basically impossible to use (My level 3 group ain't fighting Bane any time soon...), so I've been supplementing with some spare dice for the time being, anything will work so long as everyone is clear on what each token represents.
Occasionally I do some research about minimalistic leather journals because I always seem to have a reason to write things down but dislike the common 5-star notebooks and the like. There are lots of beautiful leather products out there especially with many upstarts through kickstarter and Etsy but it seems like the one everyone is trying to replicate is the good ol' Midori. Simple and beautiful and with people figuring out ways to cheaply get refills for the paper, I think some of you may enjoy it.
Also, the smaller "passport" size: http://www.amazon.com/Midori-Travelers-Notebook-Journal-Passport/dp/B003SNV0YQ
I got a set from Amazon instead by ZLYC: for $37 at the moment
When I got them, the original was still more expensive, but right now it would be similar (this is for one, not a set).
Quality-wise, the ZLYC ones were a bit disappointing. The leather is okay, but not great and the included elastics look nice but are quite large. Similarly, the included paper is okay for pencils, but rough and feathers with ink.
By comparison, I had a look at the Midori one at a local bookstore and it definitely felt much, much nicer.
Since the refills are a non-standard size, you can either order them online or cut down more standard sizes. Alternatively, the copies (also called fauxdori in reference to midori) can be found in standard sizes.
Personally, I went back to leuchtturm hardcover notebooks in A5, but that is personal preference.
How far along is she in her major? Do you know if she has completed field camp yet? You could always look into getting her a nice rock hammer, a nice hand lense (make sure it is 10x magnification), a rite in the rain book specifically for writing notes outside - these have some good geology guides in the back, or even like a "field pouch". All or any of these things she will need at some point as a geo undergrad
My apologies, I mean the interior paper being something other than the standard green engineering paper. Some color like this , which is apparently called buff. I always called it tan engineering paper.
This is the yellow engineering pad. Slightly more expensive. 100% worth the extra price.
The buff paper is nice and thick it doesn't feel like I'm writing on tissue paper and it's very mistake friendly since erasing doesn't tear a hole straight through it.
I have multiple journals: one for my day-to-day stuff (what people here call a bullet journal), an art journal, a journal for creative writing prompts, and a journal for actual stories that are coming to fruition. These don’t include my field notebooks for work and just random list-making journals I have everywhere! But to start, a daily journal is definitely best because you can literally write whatever you want in it!
The best journal on the planet is the Leuchtturm. Love the quality of the paper and how the cover feels. Extra-fine pens are also my jam.
How many lines does the Leuchtturm have? The image on Amazon shows that it is 17 lines, that seems very little.
I made it for this notebook actually. I bought one myself to make sure the dimensions would work. I really like the notebook.
Less than 10 bux. 25 huge sheets. I use it for mine and it gets the job done
I had a game mat, still do somewhere, but I'll be honest there is a better alternative. Game mats will get dingy over time. I switched over to flip board size chart paper and never looked back, super cheap online.
https://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Chart-Inches-Sheets/dp/B003U6KWAY/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_cr_simh_0_3/142-9065087-6464236?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003U6KWAY&pd_rd_r=c39acb58-c8ee-45a4-b765-a762fb121ec2&pd_rd_w=zeRIr&pd_rd_wg=GCRER&pf_rd_p=67aa5820-8762-4202-90ba-881bb99c913c&pf_rd_r=DH2Z3R24PFF8S7STR42T&psc=1&refRID=DH2Z3R24PFF8S7STR42T
I use easel pads with 1” grids. I think I pay like $8.00 for them on amazon. They work great for me. here
I just DM'd my first session of the starter adventure on Saturday. I ended up using this graph paper pad to draw out battle maps, and I got these blank dice to use for minis.
First combat, I had everyone choose a color, then gave them an extra to keep in front of them so I could easily see who was who. There are 9 total colors, so depending on how many players you have, that gives you some wiggle room for your own NPC's and monsters.
You can get bulk dice pretty cheap on Amazon as well (I think I paid around $11 for 6 sets), and pencils are a good idea.
The ones I really want to protect go into pen Franklin Christoph pen pouches. Durable/cheap pens I don't mind scuffing a bit go in the front of this: https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Systemic-Refillable-Notebook-Cover/dp/B0049KD4LE
Actually, the notebook cover isn't too abrasive and does a good job of protecting things.
I like Kokuyo notebook covers. This one is the better model (and cheaper) but I found it a bit too snug for the Crossfield, especially with a 60pp Muji book in it, too. So, I bought this other one which takes the Crossfield and the Muji just fine but is a bit more awkward to use, with the trifold structure.
I have Kokuyo Systemic in A5 and it's really nice. The one I have it's a bit different than the one linked there though, mine can be filled with two notebooks (edit: link). It's available in B5 too. I use it with a Midori MD A5 and a ring notebook that comes with it.
Kokuyo Smart Ring binder looks pretty nice but it can only hold 50 papers (25 for the one with CamiApp feature). The idea of binder with only 50 papers is kind of seem pointless to me, I'd rather buy a notebook or other generic binders IMO.
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I like dot grid notebooks like this Webnotebook.
I found this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rhodia-Webnotebook-Dot-Grid-Inches/dp/B006CQSRDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487849523&sr=8-1&keywords=rhodia+webnotebook+a5+dot
It's a bit bigger than mine though, not to mention way more expensive. I think it's called "Rhodia Webnotebook Dot Paper"
Good news for you! They do exist :)
I use Leuchtturm 1917 at work and like them. But I just got a Rhodia Webnotebook for journaling at home (this sub convinced me)... it's amazing. I use a Kaweco Sport M and I just love love love writing every night. It was pricey, but so far I'd say it was worth it. There is also a less expensive Clairefontaine notebook that I hear has comparable paper.
I will always recommend Rhodia products. I use their dot pads religiously. They're well made, with quality paper and for a fair price.
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To go with a Moleskine you really should have a good EDC pen, like the Fisher Space Pen, though Lamy Safari fountain pens are fun and affordable if that's more your style.
You should also look into Field Notes notebooks.
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For anyone that just wants to get them all together off Amazon, here's the links. I doubt anyone is buying a 3k watch off Amazon :)
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The Seven Seas notebook is great for the number of pages you get. They sell out fast though so you have to be on top of it.
Midori also makes an a5 book with lots of pages: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2K885P3IMHHG8&coliid=I1ODW8QAO7UDUZ
You should upgrade the speaker cables:
https://www.amazon.com/WIREWORLD-Platinum-Eclipse-Speaker-Cable/dp/B00CHSRKJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519135094&sr=8-1&keywords=speaker+cable
Awesome, get another couple and you're good to go! While you're at it go for one of these if you can https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHSRKJW/ref=psdc_3236443011_t2_B00KY2NKCO
What about this?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CHSRKJW/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6DF9HQZMNH0FS2MEWWYX&dpPl=1&dpID=31x5yQfjLpL
I'm in the same situation. The Rhodia Dot and Muji notebooks.
Muji makes thinner A5 notebooks that might work: https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Notebook-6mm-Rule-30sheets/dp/B00I6Y0MH8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503364878&sr=8-2&keywords=muji+a5
and a thicker one that's slightly more expensive https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Paper-Notebook-Rule-72sheets/dp/B00IQUFBJG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503364895&sr=8-5&keywords=muji+a5
This is a good budget choice imo https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I6Y0MH8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494481826&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=muji+notebook&dpPl=1&dpID=41v-k4fx6ML&ref=plSrch
I have been trying to compare the differences between Foxy Fix and Chic Sparrow myself. I have a standard TN in brown from Traveler's Company and was looking to expand into one of the softer leathers. Here is what I found out:
Chic Sparrow has sizing charts that are very well explained. The pocket version would be the size that most matches the TN Passport, though it will also fit field notes and moleskien small notebook
Foxy Fix has sizing charts that are done in measurements only. The No7 size is a standard TN size-ish. The No2 would match the passport/fieldnotes/moleskin small size.
As far as other shops, check etsy. There are a lot of them all over the place. In addition to that, you can look at Amazon.com and try the ZYLC line of TN's I think that for the price of one book you can get one of each size and a pen holder. I have one of these as well and just got the passport size for my husband. The leather is good. And it comes with inserts.
Let us know what you end up getting!
https://smile.amazon.com/Thick-Classic-Notebook-Pen-Loop/dp/B01NAT49WS?sa-no-redirect=1
Really thick pages, no bleeding or ghosting at all for me.
found it on Amazon, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAT49WS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_knZCCb2VFRXGF
> Lemome A5 Hardcove
Is this the one you are referring to?
I'm obsessed with my Lemome notebook. It has even less bleeding than a leuchtturm and it has a really nice heavy duty hard cover. I also prefer the color but that's just preference. It's also only $15 so not nearly as expensive even though I actually think it's a better notebook. The only downside is it only has one ribbon but I think that's an okay trade-off.
Lemome! It's pretty good, thick pages with minimal bleed-through unless you use a lot of ink. Binding isn't holding up too great though.
I personally don’t have this yet but it’s on my wishlist! I’ve read many great reviews about this brand of notebooks.
Dotted Bullet Journal/Notebook - Lemome A5 Hardcover Dot Grid Notebook with Pen Loop... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07168XGHT/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_HOZVAb4AKBGN8
Rocketbook? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rocketbook-Everlast-Reusable-Notebook-Journal/dp/B071Y3MSRK/ref=asc_df_B071Y3MSRK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=208049287575&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6245074041032674945&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-350800238137&psc=1
Don't know if this works for you, but I have the Sony Digital Paper - DPT-RP1
It's a little pricey, and it only works with PDFs and is b&w only, but the pen is nice, you can highlight stuff, add notes, etc. It's not the most solid build (a little tape fixes it up nicely), but it's really light and the size of a sheet of paper.
I've had it for 2 years now, probably saved me $1000 in paper and toner.
Boox makes a version, too. Google "Digital Paper" - there might be more now.
If you want to go really cheap, maybe something like this??
Never tried this one, but it's on my shopping list. Don't know if it meets all the requirements, tho.
Here’s a link to it on amazon if you’re interested:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071Y3MSRK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521395224&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rocketbook+everlast&psc=1
Hi guys,
I want to start Journaling so I'm new in this sub, hopefully I can also ask for suggestions here(instead of creating a new post).
So I'm not very good at drawing hence I don't think I won't be drawing or using colours too much in it. I'll use it to track my habits, to do lists and other stuff.
Watching a youtube video, I liked these ones from BooQool as they are cheap and only "problem" looks like might be the number of pages.
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Dotted-Journal-Notebook-Hardcover/dp/B0778KGTTB#customerReviews
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Anyone has tried them? Since most probably I won't draw or colour too much, do you think there are better(or cheaper) option to buy for me?
Mine is advertised as cream and I like it very much. I've always gone for colored paper over pure white, though. All depends on what you want to do with it color scheme-wise, I guess, and if a detail like paper color would bother you. These are the ones I use.
this one doesn't bleed through as much as many do
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0778KGTTB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Midori Traveler's Notebook -- only gets better with time.
http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Spring-Engineering-Inches-95182/dp/B001TJ5JZM/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1417909218&sr=1-1&keywords=engineering+paper+buff
Get him this engineering paper instead. It's a nice crisp paper, and it's a 'buff' color that makes it really easy to find your assignments in a stack of green tissue paper. There's only one student in my classes who has it and I envy him every time I'm trying to find my graded work in a stack of paper.
I'm not a fan of the newer parkers, and the ink is really really boring, whether it's Blue, Black or Blue/Black.
How about: A Leuchtturm Notebook, a Pilot Metropolitan, and a bottle of ink, what colour does she like?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rocketbook-Everlast-Reusable-Notebook-Journal/dp/B071Y3MSRK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1MXPDN2D0IYY8&keywords=rocket+notebook&qid=1569240468&sprefix=rocket+n%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZTVRWRlBUQzFVOFgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3OTQ1NDc0Sks1UktDMkVTNTQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDQ1MTE3NjJMSVIxWE9EMzIwRFcmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
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