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bronxpockfabzlast Wednesday at 10:15 AM1 replyview on HN

I'll kindly remind people that actual [physical] paper does, in fact, still exist. You may have various feelings about how sustainable and eco friendly it is - sure, but for simple daily notes it is a good alternative, in my opinion.

For more enjoyment, you may even want to invest in a good fountain pen or two, and some fun inks to write with.

In my humble and subjective opinion, it is more tactile, enjoyable, better in terms of focus and forces you to write less / summarise, as my handwriting speed is like 1/10 of my typing speed.

My personal favourite pairing is Pilot Capless + Sailor Jentle Epinard + Clairefontaine Pupitre.

Your experience may vary.


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unvalleylast Wednesday at 11:12 AM

I enjoy writing on paper too. I use the word “paper” when describing this app though honestly, I did hesitate. That said, for people like me, typing can actually be a way to clear noise. If we can combine the freedom of physical paper with the flexibility of software that’s the ideal I’m chasing.