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For my own work: A Leuchtterm1917 dotted notebook + mechanical pencil + ink/gel hybrid pen. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ENUIKC/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_

For my own work: A Leuchtterm1917 dotted notebook + mechanical pencil + ink/gel hybrid pen. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ENUIKC/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_5_w https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ENUIKC/ref=s9_acsd_hps... For work I do under employment I tend to use org-mode and publish to whatever format suits them best. Often one of PDF, HTML, or Markdown. I have been experimenting with using an org-mode based publishing system that syncs with my ReMarkable... it is taking over some of my note-taking. But I'm a chronic journal-keeper and have over a decade of notes and experience with my system.

nerdponx 9y ago
How do you organize your paper notes? I take a lot of "scratch" notes on paper, but often end up copying them into the computer at the end of the workweek. Usually they are quite a mess, and preserving them as-is makes for a challenge when using them in the future. The other nice thing about notes on the computer is that they are easy to move around, tag, edit, etc. I can also integrate a tool like Zotero into my workflow, using pandoc-citeproc to keep a true bibliography and reference list. I'm not saying you need all of those things, obviously. But I find them really helpful, and I would like to know how your system obviates the need for things like that. Do you write URLs by hand?
- agentultra 9y ago
  > How do you organize your paper notes? Meticulously. For each subject I keep notes on (projects, mathematics, reading, etc) I use a series of journals and different styles. For my projects I use a system somewhat similar to bullet journal[0]. The Leuchtterm journals are a great fit (and I'm glad I discovered them) because the pages are numbered and come with an index. I use the pocket at the back for reference cards. I like taking notes using my personal notation and being able to think in a quiet room without a glowing screen, notifications, or the temptation to check HN is valuable. It helps me get in the flow and solve the real problems. When I get back to my work at the computer it's usually pretty rote. For mathematics I use a dotted-pad with a system I developed for myself. I use smaller, lined books for my reading and diary. And they all stay in my office in my home indexed by shelf. And it looks quite handsome I think. I don't know whether it will be a boon or a burden to those I leave behind when I'm gone some day but I enjoy having a hard reference copy of my development and ideas. [0] http://bulletjournal.com/ http://bulletjournal.com/
mcphage 9y ago
> A Leuchtterm1917 dotted notebook + mechanical pencil + ink/gel hybrid pen How well does the pencil write on the Leuchtterm1917? I've definitely noticed that a lot of the notebooks people talk about—those by Rhodia, for instance—are great for using pens, but they don't have enough tooth for pencils to write well. I think I remember feeling the pages of the Leuchtterm in a bookstore and noticing the same smoothness, so I didn't pick one up. Was I mistaken?
- agentultra 9y ago
  Works well with HB or darker leads just fine. If you're that kind of person Leuchtturm even makes branded pencils to go with their books. I did try a Rhodia pad for my mathematics once when my order with the store was delayed and it wasn't as pleasing. It worked fine but the lead does smear a little bit too easily for the reasons you mentioned.

nerdponx 9y ago

How do you organize your paper notes? I take a lot of "scratch" notes on paper, but often end up copying them into the computer at the end of the workweek. Usually they are quite a mess, and preserving them as-is makes for a challenge when using them in the future. The other nice thing about notes on the computer is that they are easy to move around, tag, edit, etc. I can also integrate a tool like Zotero into my workflow, using pandoc-citeproc to keep a true bibliography and reference list. I'm not saying you need all of those things, obviously. But I find them really helpful, and I would like to know how your system obviates the need for things like that. Do you write URLs by hand?

agentultra 9y ago
> How do you organize your paper notes? Meticulously. For each subject I keep notes on (projects, mathematics, reading, etc) I use a series of journals and different styles. For my projects I use a system somewhat similar to bullet journal[0]. The Leuchtterm journals are a great fit (and I'm glad I discovered them) because the pages are numbered and come with an index. I use the pocket at the back for reference cards. I like taking notes using my personal notation and being able to think in a quiet room without a glowing screen, notifications, or the temptation to check HN is valuable. It helps me get in the flow and solve the real problems. When I get back to my work at the computer it's usually pretty rote. For mathematics I use a dotted-pad with a system I developed for myself. I use smaller, lined books for my reading and diary. And they all stay in my office in my home indexed by shelf. And it looks quite handsome I think. I don't know whether it will be a boon or a burden to those I leave behind when I'm gone some day but I enjoy having a hard reference copy of my development and ideas. [0] http://bulletjournal.com/ http://bulletjournal.com/

mcphage 9y ago

> A Leuchtterm1917 dotted notebook + mechanical pencil + ink/gel hybrid pen How well does the pencil write on the Leuchtterm1917? I've definitely noticed that a lot of the notebooks people talk about—those by Rhodia, for instance—are great for using pens, but they don't have enough tooth for pencils to write well. I think I remember feeling the pages of the Leuchtterm in a bookstore and noticing the same smoothness, so I didn't pick one up. Was I mistaken?

agentultra 9y ago
Works well with HB or darker leads just fine. If you're that kind of person Leuchtturm even makes branded pencils to go with their books. I did try a Rhodia pad for my mathematics once when my order with the store was delayed and it wasn't as pleasing. It worked fine but the lead does smear a little bit too easily for the reasons you mentioned.