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I've done this (read: had to do this to save my sanity) for years now. Learnings: Most inks (like inkjet printers, pen inks, and even pencils) fade (esp if in
by mwexler 15y ago
I've done this (read: had to do this to save my sanity) for years now. Learnings: Most inks (like inkjet printers, pen inks, and even pencils) fade (esp if in light for extended time) and laser toner will stick to other surfaces in heat, so like another poster mentioned, sharpie perm marker is usually the best option. Yellow sticky notes do not stick after years, sadly. Duct tape is great, electrical tape often gets gummy and peels (at least, the cheap kind I buy).
- anamax 15y ago> Duct tape is great Almost all duct tape is great. I've managed to buy some stuff that turned brittle and let go after a year or so of exposure to mild sun.
- polyfractal 15y agoI'm a fountain pen fanatic, mostly because they are awesome to write with and improve your handwriting. One of the perks is that you can use archival grade ink. My favorite are Noodler's Inks (http://noodlersink.com/ http://noodlersink.com/). Forgive their 1995-esque website, they make fantastic fountain pen ink. Their Bulletproof line is not only archival quality, but also nigh-impossible to remove from paper. And their Heart of Darkness black ink is like peering into the very abyss itself.
- mwexler 15y agoVery true. Conversely, the water-based "won't stain your clothing" ink fades very quickly, which is pretty bad for archiving. Perhaps you can guess which one I used when I "commented" things around my house a few years ago.