Paper Solutions for Levenger Circa System

[TMac]

I also use 24# and it works great for me.

[physicsgirl]

I am recent convert to the fountain pen community, and I am a new user of the Levenger Circa system. I love my fountain pens, and the Circa system is a great organizational tool that meets my needs. I am committed to the continued use of my fountain pens, and I do not want to stop using the Circa system. I do not, however, like the paper. In fact, the more I try to make the paper work, the more frustrated I get. The Levenger paper is unacceptable. I have read the frustrations of other Circa users on this site, but I have yet to see a viable solution. I am reconciled to the fact that I will have to purchase the Levenger paper hole punch to accommodate some other type of paper, but I am still too new to the fountain pen/paper world to make a truly informed decision on what to do about the paper issue. I don't know what type of paper to use, how to get ruled lines on it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

 

I attached the template (as a pdf file) I use to print lines on my paper for my circa notebooks. Hope it helps.

lined_purple.pdf

[stnnorman]

I am recent convert to the fountain pen community, and I am a new user of the Levenger Circa system. I love my fountain pens, and the Circa system is a great organizational tool that meets my needs. I am committed to the continued use of my fountain pens, and I do not want to stop using the Circa system. I do not, however, like the paper. In fact, the more I try to make the paper work, the more frustrated I get. The Levenger paper is unacceptable. I have read the frustrations of other Circa users on this site, but I have yet to see a viable solution. I am reconciled to the fact that I will have to purchase the Levenger paper hole punch to accommodate some other type of paper, but I am still too new to the fountain pen/paper world to make a truly informed decision on what to do about the paper issue. I don't know what type of paper to use, how to get ruled lines on it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

 

I attached the template (as a pdf file) I use to print lines on my paper for my circa notebooks. Hope it helps.

 

Thus template is great. Thanks! Do you have any that resemble the outlay of the Levenger paper?

[physicsgirl]

I am recent convert to the fountain pen community, and I am a new user of the Levenger Circa system. I love my fountain pens, and the Circa system is a great organizational tool that meets my needs. I am committed to the continued use of my fountain pens, and I do not want to stop using the Circa system. I do not, however, like the paper. In fact, the more I try to make the paper work, the more frustrated I get. The Levenger paper is unacceptable. I have read the frustrations of other Circa users on this site, but I have yet to see a viable solution. I am reconciled to the fact that I will have to purchase the Levenger paper hole punch to accommodate some other type of paper, but I am still too new to the fountain pen/paper world to make a truly informed decision on what to do about the paper issue. I don't know what type of paper to use, how to get ruled lines on it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

 

I attached the template (as a pdf file) I use to print lines on my paper for my circa notebooks. Hope it helps.

 

Thus template is great. Thanks! Do you have any that resemble the outlay of the Levenger paper?

 

How about this?

lined_paper_purple2.pdf

[physicsgirl]

I am recent convert to the fountain pen community, and I am a new user of the Levenger Circa system. I love my fountain pens, and the Circa system is a great organizational tool that meets my needs. I am committed to the continued use of my fountain pens, and I do not want to stop using the Circa system. I do not, however, like the paper. In fact, the more I try to make the paper work, the more frustrated I get. The Levenger paper is unacceptable. I have read the frustrations of other Circa users on this site, but I have yet to see a viable solution. I am reconciled to the fact that I will have to purchase the Levenger paper hole punch to accommodate some other type of paper, but I am still too new to the fountain pen/paper world to make a truly informed decision on what to do about the paper issue. I don't know what type of paper to use, how to get ruled lines on it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

 

I attached the template (as a pdf file) I use to print lines on my paper for my circa notebooks. Hope it helps.

 

Thus template is great. Thanks! Do you have any that resemble the outlay of the Levenger paper?

 

How about this?

 

 

Did you mean the annotated paper, for Cornell note taking? If so here is one.

anotated_paper.pdf

Edited May 29, 2010 by physicsgirl

[DecafAmericano]

I am recent convert to the fountain pen community, and I am a new user of the Levenger Circa system. I love my fountain pens, and the Circa system is a great organizational tool that meets my needs. I am committed to the continued use of my fountain pens, and I do not want to stop using the Circa system. I do not, however, like the paper. In fact, the more I try to make the paper work, the more frustrated I get. The Levenger paper is unacceptable. I have read the frustrations of other Circa users on this site, but I have yet to see a viable solution. I am reconciled to the fact that I will have to purchase the Levenger paper hole punch to accommodate some other type of paper, but I am still too new to the fountain pen/paper world to make a truly informed decision on what to do about the paper issue. I don't know what type of paper to use, how to get ruled lines on it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

 

Lots of great suggestions here. I, too, have had my own frustrations with Circa paper -- I think it was tested on rollerballs and ballpoints. Not FPs.

 

My own simple fix has been to try a wetter nib and less dark ink -- so I write with a gray in a wet medium. I have to say all this talk of heavier paper has me thinking....!

[KeatsPhD]

I have a laserjet, so the cost is substantially less than an inkjet printer. I gave up inkjet printing for everyday text and it is only used for my photography now - the cost/life of ink cartridges is ridiculous compared to the cost/life of a toner cartridge. I do a lot of text printing, so the laserjet just makes more sense for my needs. The other benefit is that laserjet printed lines are impervious to sweaty hands or a splash of spilled tea.

 

I've only had a couple of experiences with printing at kinkos and it wasn't an inexpensive as I'd expected - I needed the printout spiral-bound as well, so I tried the online submit/print/bind on demand option. I was fine for the lengthy document, but I enjoy being able to vary the line spacing or tone of gray to my satisfaction and without having to leave the house to do so.

[Okami]

I use a junior size Circa and Neenah Classic Crest 24# paper - I did a review here: Levenger's Circa System - Junior Size

[stnnorman]

I am recent convert to the fountain pen community, and I am a new user of the Levenger Circa system. I love my fountain pens, and the Circa system is a great organizational tool that meets my needs. I am committed to the continued use of my fountain pens, and I do not want to stop using the Circa system. I do not, however, like the paper. In fact, the more I try to make the paper work, the more frustrated I get. The Levenger paper is unacceptable. I have read the frustrations of other Circa users on this site, but I have yet to see a viable solution. I am reconciled to the fact that I will have to purchase the Levenger paper hole punch to accommodate some other type of paper, but I am still too new to the fountain pen/paper world to make a truly informed decision on what to do about the paper issue. I don't know what type of paper to use, how to get ruled lines on it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

 

I attached the template (as a pdf file) I use to print lines on my paper for my circa notebooks. Hope it helps.

 

Thus template is great. Thanks! Do you have any that resemble the outlay of the Levenger paper?

 

How about this?

 

 

Did you mean the annotated paper, for Cornell note taking? If so here is one.

 

Yes, this is exactly what the form for which I was searching. Thank you! Not only do I now have the desired template, I also have learned the name of it. A template and an education. Maybe I will get a basic grasp of the pen/paper world soon.

[stnnorman]

I use a junior size Circa and Neenah Classic Crest 24# paper - I did a review here: Levenger's Circa System - Junior Size

 

Great review and some insightful suggestions. Several of the forms you develped are causing me to rethink some of my notebook strategies.

[stnnorman]

I have a laserjet, so the cost is substantially less than an inkjet printer. I gave up inkjet printing for everyday text and it is only used for my photography now - the cost/life of ink cartridges is ridiculous compared to the cost/life of a toner cartridge. I do a lot of text printing, so the laserjet just makes more sense for my needs. The other benefit is that laserjet printed lines are impervious to sweaty hands or a splash of spilled tea.

 

I've only had a couple of experiences with printing at kinkos and it wasn't an inexpensive as I'd expected - I needed the printout spiral-bound as well, so I tried the online submit/print/bind on demand option. I was fine for the lengthy document, but I enjoy being able to vary the line spacing or tone of gray to my satisfaction and without having to leave the house to do so.

 

Good points. Will need to produce my forms on a friend's laser printer.

[physicsgirl]

I am recent convert to the fountain pen community, and I am a new user of the Levenger Circa system. I love my fountain pens, and the Circa system is a great organizational tool that meets my needs. I am committed to the continued use of my fountain pens, and I do not want to stop using the Circa system. I do not, however, like the paper. In fact, the more I try to make the paper work, the more frustrated I get. The Levenger paper is unacceptable. I have read the frustrations of other Circa users on this site, but I have yet to see a viable solution. I am reconciled to the fact that I will have to purchase the Levenger paper hole punch to accommodate some other type of paper, but I am still too new to the fountain pen/paper world to make a truly informed decision on what to do about the paper issue. I don't know what type of paper to use, how to get ruled lines on it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

 

I attached the template (as a pdf file) I use to print lines on my paper for my circa notebooks. Hope it helps.

 

Thus template is great. Thanks! Do you have any that resemble the outlay of the Levenger paper?

 

How about this?

 

 

Did you mean the annotated paper, for Cornell note taking? If so here is one.

 

Yes, this is exactly what the form for which I was searching. Thank you! Not only do I now have the desired template, I also have learned the name of it. A template and an education. Maybe I will get a basic grasp of the pen/paper world soon.

 

You're welcome! Glad to help!

[M.C.]

I have been using Levenger paper for years in their Legal size ruled pads. I called to order more and they no longer make them. Do any of you know if their paper is made by someone else or if someone has comparable paper? I've tried the ones sold in stores and they do not compare, especially for using a fountain pen.

 

Thanks