Template to print 3mm lined paper

[Pointyscratchy]

I've been looking for a template to print lined paper to practice neater and more uniform handwriting.I've got some 5mm but I want 3mm or 2.5.Getting that has not proved straight forward.I have signed up to various websites but they promise everything and deliver nothing.I got the 5mm Paperkitnet, but couldn't get it to give me a custom size.

 

Any suggestions.I've ordered a rolling ruler off amazon and expect I'll end up doing it myself.

[sgphototn]

2 hours ago, Pointyscratchy said:

I've been looking for a template to print lined paper to practice neater and more uniform handwriting.I've got some 5mm but I want 3mm or 2.5.Getting that has not proved straight forward.I have signed up to various websites but they promise everything and deliver nothing.I got the 5mm Paperkitnet, but couldn't get it to give me a custom size.

 

Any suggestions.I've ordered a rolling ruler off amazon and expect I'll end up doing it myself.

Try here. https://incompetech.com/graphpaper/lined/  

A free site where you set the parameters. 

 

Be careful about the rolling rulers on Amazon. I've tried two and both were terrible and both were returned.

[Pointyscratchy]

Perfect, exactly what I wanted, thank you.I spent quite a lot of time and effort looking for something like this and not succeeding.

[sgphototn]

3 hours ago, Pointyscratchy said:

Perfect, exactly what I wanted, thank you.I spent quite a lot of time and effort looking for something like this and not succeeding.

Glad to help. That site has something for everyone. I like writing on blank paper and, depending on the nib I'm using, I use guide lines from 10-6mm underneath.

[Mysterious Mose]

1/8" is close.  It is about 3.18mm.  It is very easy to get graph paper that is 8 lines per inch.

[BaronWulfraed]

Not "printable" but there is always https://www.amazon.com/Alvin-AL666-Lettering-Guide-Template/dp/B001DNAHRO  (though I'd consider that seller overpriced, consider https://www.dickblick.com/products/alvin-ames-lettering-guide/ )

 

Maybe make a master sheet, then scan to PDF (watch out for page resizing during scanning and subsequent printing).

 

[BigBlot]

On 12/30/2020 at 8:03 PM, BaronWulfraed said:

Not "printable" but there is always https://www.amazon.com/Alvin-AL666-Lettering-Guide-Template/dp/B001DNAHRO  (though I'd consider that seller overpriced, consider https://www.dickblick.com/products/alvin-ames-lettering-guide/ )

 

Maybe make a master sheet, then scan to PDF (watch out for page resizing during scanning and subsequent printing).

 

The Alvin lettering guide brings back memories. Some people swore by them. Basically a quick way to lay off guidelines.

 

Have made lined paper before in Inkscape, an open source vector drawing program. It stores files in an SVG format. Alas, since SVG doesn't support multiple pages, neither does Inkscape, which means you have to make separate files for front and back lined paper. You can print them as-is from the program, or to a PDF.

 

That said, I seldom use DIY lined paper due to the cost. Unless it's a custom or hard to find lined paper, it's usually much cheaper to buy a pack of it. You can cut costs some by going to a lower weight paper, but that and printer ink/toner still tends to be pricy.

[Arkanabar]

My problem is that toner prevents ink absorption.  But if I'm going to be buying (say) 32lb HP laser paper, printing a fine dot grid would not trouble me.  As I prefer line height to x height, I'd probably print at either 3 dots per inch, or 1.25 dots/cm, using 1.25 pt dots at 999999 grey.