Lined or Blank paper? what do you use?

[n4souls]

Unlined for me, as others have commented, less restrictive. Also, I just like the look of the writing on the page with no lines, the writing seems to stand out more, at least for me.

[artaddict]

I use lined paper for writing but rarely stay within the lines :embarrassed_smile:

[Calbei]

Lined for note-taking, but plain for anything more... expressive!

[RevAaron]

I'm the same artaddict. I generally prefer graph, but the situation is the same. But I like having some idea of what a straight line looks like, just in case.

[thibaulthalpern]

I use unlined. When I started reforming my handwriting a few years ago, one of my goals was to write straight without lines. Here's a poll, still open if anyone wants to add data points.

 

Doug

 

I must be one of the lucky few. I can write pretty straight lines without ruling I use a mixture of graph, lined, and blank. I actually prefer graph BUT it has to be VERY, VERY faint lines. If the graph lines are dark and heavy like Clairefontaine notebooks, then I much prefer blank. I prefer Moleskine graph ruling over Clairefontaine's.

[Titivillus]

I do grid paper for notebooks but for letter I usually go blank paper since that;'s what I have alot of. Most of my lines are pretty straight and I can switch pens and increase size without too much problem.

 

 

Kurt

[Tricia]

I go through phases, sometimes unlined, sometimes lined. On unlined, I start out straight enough, but about half-way down a standard letter-sized sheet, I start to slide and by the time I reach the bottom of the page I have a giant triangle of writing. With lined, I just write and find I fuss less and concentrate on what I'm writing instead of how I'm writing. There is something to be said for the graphic quality of my undisciplined writing on unlined, so it has its appeal, too.

 

I used to use gridded (aka graph paper) but after a while I realized I was ignoring the lines and writing however which way I wanted. I have no problem with that, except that the writing AND the grid underneath made for a busier page than I liked, so I gave up the graph paper altogether.

 

 

 

[SallyLyn]

Use lined, but want more blank notebooks and journals.

Can get good cheap lined paper so I use that, but would like more free form to take notes, make drawings or diagrams on same page or not. Don't understand why I can't find blank notebooks for $.05-.10 on sale like I can lined. Same paper just no lines. Should be cheaper to make. Or journals without lines. They can be inexpensive with lines and good with FPs, why not the same blank?

 

Grid is fun too, but I can't find as cheap.

[Ivy]

What do you guys use for day to day writing or journals. I got a Rhodia notebook which has very nice paper, however its not lined. I wrote two pages and find that without lines I can't write straight. My sentences slowly start going downwards. Now I use it just for doodling and random stuff. Do you guys find it easier writing with lines or no lines?

 

I normally favor lined, but I'm using unlined now.

[GreenVelvet]

Always, always blank. I'll join the "lines drive me crazy" club. I can write straight without a problem, but how large and how widely spaced I want my lines (of writing) to be depends on the pen and nib size I'm using. Then, too, I doodle or scribble. Lines are too restrictive.

[succubus]

Lined, preferably Sèyes. I can write pretty straight with out it, but I prefer ruling ... though not grids.

[Okami]

Either. :hmm1:

 

It just happens that the refills for my journals are all unlined. Blank allows for more expression IMHO, since you're not constrained by the lines.

 

But I liked lined too.

 

I can color inside and outside the lines.

 

[Kurtz]

Lined. I love the way it looks when written; so sleek with that little effort (I am tidy and lazy in the same proportion). Also, lines do not disturb me when drawing; I even find them helpful in some situations.

Of course, I am talking about thin lines. I am not specially fond of too obvious lines.

 

 

[tawanda]

I really prefer quad ruled, as you can keep all margins and spacings even. MY writing is more disciplined too. If I use lined/ruled, I prefer college ruled (called narrow rule in UK). But most important is the feel, colour and smell (yes, really)of the whole package.

 

That's why I adore Moleskine large, quad ruled reporters notebooks most in all the world. (Although Apica paper comes a close second, but they lose points on the paper covers).

[OboeJuan]

Lined, yellow paper in the Rhodia #19 pad (A4). I use it for 90% of my activities.

[zquilts]

Lined for my strictly written journal and unlined for visual journal. I also do lots of drawing in my written journal and the lines haven't bothered me .. then again I have never been too good at staying within the lines! I guess I like ALL journals - graphed too!

[Retro-user]

For drafts or journals, I like college-ruled composition books, skipping every other line, or legal pads. For letters, I like blank paper.

Edited June 18, 2017 by Retrouser

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[jimhughes]

Strictly Lined, Although my Engineering Level Books do have Small Grids. That's my first choice. If for some reason I have to have Notebook XYZ and it onl; comes grid, dots I'll get it but moan. Blank is my very last choice for daily use, excluding toilet paper, paper towels and Nappy kins. Blank notebooks I use a pencil board. A small piece of plastic with lines on paper embedded in plastic. Slide it under the blank sheet and I'm a happy camper. I'm like that with a lot of things in life one way is my choice and I rarely tolerate other options.

[Sasha Royale]

For everyday writing, I use 6 x 8½ sheets, cut from office paper remnants. For guide lines, I print a page of dark lines, to use under my stationery. When the Heritage Girls were writing to servicemen, overseas, Minuteman Press donated a box of remnants, from which we cut 6 x 8½ sheets. 8½ squares can be used to make envelopes.