Friendly Ruled 3X5 Index Cards?

[nastyandy]

I have a question about this. I have been using some unknown brand of index cards that I found in my company's office supply closet at work. While I have not had any ink transfer or feathering problems (writing shows up fine), writing on these is nowhere as smooth as writing on regular paper. I have read on this board that some people use brown paperbags and cardboard to smooth out nibs; while these index cards certainly aren't brown paper stock, I am wondering if writing on them could possibly be harmful to fountain pens if it does not feel smooth?

[DanF]

Thats a good question, but I think the answer lies in the quality of the pulp rather than the roughness of the surface. I imagine that index cards, or other textured paper, have a finer grade of pulp than the paper bags, and would therefore be less abrasive, but i can't swear to it. Paper by nature has a rough surface, and it takes additional steps to smooth it. If these additional steps are omitted, it is cheaper to manufacture, which is why so many index cards these days suffer this fate.

 

Dan

[DanF]

I just posted a review (Lots of pics) of the Wal-Mart cards, with comparison to Tops and Oxford Essentials, in the paper and paraphernalia review forum.

 

DAN

[galileo1225]

I don't want to hijack the OP's thread, but I do have a question. I have one of the Oxford Card Holders (aka pocket briefcase). It came with the vertically lined cards. Any suggestions on where these can be found in the U.S.? I am not having any luck.

 

 

 

Our local Staples have the padded vertically lined index cards. They measure 5" x 3". They are inexpensive, around $2 and change for 100 cards.

[mooshi]

The last time I saw Tops brand index cards (fairly recently, actually), they were at the 99 Cent Only Store (CA and AZ chain, apparently). Perhaps if they're still available someone can stock up and send you a box?

[spierce]

I don't want to hijack the OP's thread, but I do have a question. I have one of the Oxford Card Holders (aka pocket briefcase). It came with the vertically lined cards. Any suggestions on where these can be found in the U.S.? I am not having any luck.

 

What I did was bought a pack of 5x8 Index Cards ($1.81 for 100 at Walmart), then cut them with a paper cutter. One 5x8 card will yield 2 5x3 cards plus a 5x2 inch card that makes a dandy bookmark. That's what I use for my daily to-do list.

[nik4537]

I found a Tops Executive Notebook at a dollar store for $3, I don't know if it the same FP friendly paper you are looking for but worth a shot!

Edited August 9, 2012 by nik4537

[BeachBum]

I don't want to hijack the OP's thread, but I do have a question. I have one of the Oxford Card Holders (aka pocket briefcase). It came with the vertically lined cards. Any suggestions on where these can be found in the U.S.? I am not having any luck.

 

 

Our local Staples have the padded vertically lined index cards. They measure 5" x 3". They are inexpensive, around $2 and change for 100 cards.

Thanks! Found these at the local Staples last night, so that keeps me supplied for a while.