Best Index Cards

[Dblchief2]

I use 3x5 index cards very frequently. While I like Exacompta cards in certain respects, I am not a major fan of the coating on the paper, and I often need faster dry times (I need to be able to flip the cards over and write without delaying too long). Are there any other brands of index cards which you all have found particularly fine in quality?

[Sailor Kenshin]

2 hours ago, Dblchief2 said:

I use 3x5 index cards very frequently. While I like Exacompta cards in certain respects, I am not a major fan of the coating on the paper, and I often need faster dry times (I need to be able to flip the cards over and write without delaying too long). Are there any other brands of index cards which you all have found particularly fine in quality?

Anything made in India from a dollar store will have a fast dry time, yet work well enough with fountain pen ink….'fine' in quality?  That depends.  But they do well for quick notes.

[Karmachanic]

Silvine work for me.

[Dblchief2]

6 hours ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

Anything made in India from a dollar store will have a fast dry time, yet work well enough with fountain pen ink….'fine' in quality?  That depends.  But they do well for quick notes.

I had no idea--thanks for letting me know!

[Dblchief2]

6 hours ago, Karmachanic said:

Silvine work for me.

Thanks, will look into these!

[Maurizio]

I’ve found these to be excellent, acid free and archival, and definitely fountain pen friendly. 

 

My one complaint is that they’re pricey, but they are quality. 

 

The listing says you can request free samples to try. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/SUPER-THICK-blank-heavyweight-postcards/dp/B00UPV7BE2/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_1/141-2907850-3082325?pd_rd_w=7W7i2&content-id=amzn1.sym.2b132e63-5dcd-4ba1-be9f-9e044543d59f&pf_rd_p=2b132e63-5dcd-4ba1-be9f-9e044543d59f&pf_rd_r=F902QYH83AY5DFGN75ES&pd_rd_wg=npjyn&pd_rd_r=de5aaf26-ef89-4fbe-b7bb-76ad4c7cfcc2&pd_rd_i=B00UPV7BE2&psc=1

[BrassRatt]

I like Nock Co. index cards - dot grid or "dot-dash" pattern. 

 

[Penguincollector]

   I just found an interesting set of index cards on a ring, with an elastic band by Studio C at Fred Meyer/Kroger. Made in Vietnam. The 1.1 and oddly enough, an IG ink in an F nib ghosted. Front is lined, back is blank, and there were several different designs for the covers.

[Bo Bo Olson]

Out side M&K papers, made by Brunner all Brunner products I've tried and I've tried a whole slew of them....including their index cards, which feather or write with a woolly line. I tossed them, but my wife a Ball Point Barbarian rescued them....they work with a ball point.

Will be looking at recommendations...thanks.

[Anne-Sophie]

 

My recommendation would be to source sheets of cardstock, mostly at Art stores, or small office supply stores, then use a guillotine and a template to make the fountain pen friendly index cards.

[Bo Bo Olson]

On 3/21/2024 at 11:12 AM, Anne-Sophie said:

guillotine

That's a bit expensive and work intensive...omg, I'd have to clean off my desk to have a work space for something like that.

There had been a time when I thought about getting a guillotine, some 40 years ago....but didn't, in I couldn't see using it more than three times in my life.

[BrassRatt]

Around here, FedEx Office (formerly Kinko's) have paper guillotines and will cut stacks of paper for a small fee.  No need to buy one and dedicate desk space to it. 

[stevep90]

I just ordered these.  I will post next week and let you know how they worked.

Write on!

[Jim Holzemer]

On 3/4/2024 at 10:16 PM, Maurizio said:

I’ve found these to be excellent, acid free and archival, and definitely fountain pen friendly. 

 

My one complaint is that they’re pricey, but they are quality. 

 

The listing says you can request free samples to try. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/SUPER-THICK-blank-heavyweight-postcards/dp/B00UPV7BE2/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_1/141-2907850-3082325?pd_rd_w=7W7i2&content-id=amzn1.sym.2b132e63-5dcd-4ba1-be9f-9e044543d59f&pf_rd_p=2b132e63-5dcd-4ba1-be9f-9e044543d59f&pf_rd_r=F902QYH83AY5DFGN75ES&pd_rd_wg=npjyn&pd_rd_r=de5aaf26-ef89-4fbe-b7bb-76ad4c7cfcc2&pd_rd_i=B00UPV7BE2&psc=1

Late to the party, but will concur that these heavyweight cards are pretty darn good.