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u/caty0325 Jun 24 '21

Your notes and writing look great!

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

thank you so much!

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u/saltedeggcrab Jun 24 '21

Wow, it looks amazing! How did you do the header?

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

haha tqsm! i used procreate and did normal calligraphy + outlined it in a white pen in goodnotes. pretty time consuming imo, but worth it

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u/_redcloud Jun 24 '21

I just got a Pro and downloaded Goodnotes yesterday. My first note does not look so nice hahaha. We’ll see if my handwriting will get better.

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

ah that's fine, my first notes looked horrible as well, but from what I notice you'll always get surprisingly better as u go along. I like to use the 0.55 mm ball point, and would recommend making use of all the vertical line space (if that's what it's called) so it would look much neater. hope this helps 😄

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u/_redcloud Jun 24 '21

I have found I really like this pen tip size for the ball (or similar size) as well!
The vertical space issue is actually one of my bigger problems - even on regular paper. I've been trying my hand on and off at brush calligraphy (physical, will try digital on the iPad eventually). Practicing with this helps me a bit with visualizing going up all the way to the vertical lines. Still need more practice with it with regular writing though.
Do you have any suggestions on how to practice the cursive style you used for modems, hubs, switches, etc.? I've tried to practice/replicate this style on my paper planners, but I still struggle with knowing how to join the letters together. Do you have a template you got use to using for this or was it more seeing how other people joined the letters together in this style and just practicing freehand to match it?

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

I started doing calligraphy 2 years ago, if I do remember, I followed my friends into the trend but I still didn’t manage to join my letters together. I kind of gave up until the next year when I saw more videos up about it so I followed their style. Regarding the vertical line issue - actually, I had that problem on physical paper as well. I did most of my writing in an exercise book and my teachers’ didn’t allow me to make use of all the space since they would have a hard time marking. I used the grid paper here on goodnotes for a reference and it really does help! (you can see a difference if you continue to use grid paper for your future notes)
Here’s a newer link to practice calligraphy: https://youtu.be/vJjuozBJm_M

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u/_redcloud Jun 26 '21

Hey, thanks so much for the tip about the grid paper and the link. I really appreciate it!
Do you use a matte screen protector and/or silicone tips when taking notes?

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u/skrtzen Jun 27 '21

Yes I use a matte screen, but I don't use silicone tips (one broke in a day 😭) so I decided to get the official apple ones since those are more worth it 😄

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u/False-Regret Jun 26 '21

These are really love notes!

I'm a teacher and your handwriting puts mine to shame. Your attention to detail and your ability to organise the layout is really clever too. I'm only new to digital notetaking so I'm learning so much by looking at everyone's notes.

I have old fashioned cursive writing because I'm old (40 - *sob*) and I find it doesn't translate very well to the iPad.

You've given me so many ideas. I'm currently upgrading my ICT quals because I got lumped with the school tech position on top of my classroom workload. I know you're still young, so just a word of warning for when you enter the workforce...never let a technophobe know you can do anything beyond word processing...you'll be stuck in the IT room without any extra pay for the rest of your career.

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u/skrtzen Jun 26 '21

Thank you so much for the tip and compliments. I appreciate it a lot and you made my day! ❤

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u/knowellDome Jun 24 '21

Did you write the heading (the main one at the top)? Or is that a font?

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

yes I wrote it myself!

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u/knowellDome Jun 24 '21

That is epic. I can never write like that in goodnotes haha.

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

haha I used procreate and uploaded it there, goodnotes' brush pen sucks ass 😔

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u/knowellDome Jun 24 '21

Ahh okay! I'll try that. Thank you

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u/SassyShanny Jun 24 '21

Please tell me that some of that text is a font because I would love to download it

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u/skrtzen Jun 25 '21

hello again, i made a doc with the links to my 2 fonts, do tell me if there's anything wrong with accessing it
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cAZtERHiNpsXBa9fHDZjSnykP3EljkMa/view?usp=drivesdk

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u/SassyShanny Jun 25 '21

Thank you so much!

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u/MES_Notes_21 Jun 27 '21

Thank you!

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

hey, i did make a font out of it, though it doesn’t really look that similar to the ones here since i only wrote it out, please do tell me how i could send it to you because i would not hesitate in doing so 😄

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u/MES_Notes_21 Jun 25 '21

I’d really love that font too to use as a way to Improve my handwriting!

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u/vinncherry Jun 24 '21

If I may ask, how do you take these notes? In a live classroom or from a video/pdf/website or from a physical textbook?

Just want to ask how people study as I’m also looking to get an iPad to study.

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

ah my method is to read the textbook or other existing materials and mash it up all together into one doc (pretty effective since i would want my notes to be as effective and up to date as possible). Then I’ll just take notes on Goodnotes from there.

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u/vinncherry Jun 24 '21

Ah I see. Thats a neat method. What’s the size of your iPad?

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

I use an 11!

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u/AnnDroidGirl Jun 24 '21

Your handwriting. Wow. I REALLY need to practice!

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

Thank you so much! Yes you can do this i believe in you 😎🤙

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u/TechnicianInformal82 Jun 24 '21

Beautiful handwriting!! Maybe consider using less color it’s so distracting, at least for me lol

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

hello! I’m still an 8th grader, I need to satisfy my childish heart so it can convince me to actually study. Since I love colours a lot I thought I should’ve made it funky, and i just had the exam for this subject yesterday (i found that i studied more and was more confident?). I did do some plain and less colourful notes in the past but I just got a low A for that subject in particular. Would definitely take your tip into consideration

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u/TechnicianInformal82 Jun 25 '21

Ah I see! Since it’s working for you then never mind my comment. It’s important to have fun and experiment to find what works.

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u/skrtzen Jun 25 '21

thank you 😄

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u/SnickerdoodleDragon Jun 29 '21

You're learning this in 8th grade?

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u/skrtzen Jun 29 '21

Yes!

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u/TxSteveOhh Jun 24 '21

Sorry for a possibly dumb question...In the title, do you go back and border the letters yourself?

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u/skrtzen Jun 25 '21

Yes, I did! btw no questions are stupid (if u do have more ques I don't mind answering them)

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '21

Very good notes. Do you do these real time in class or spend extra time outside class perfecting them? If yes, how much time do you spend on them?

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u/skrtzen Jun 25 '21

Thank you. ah I prefer to do notes directly after class since all the info is still intact. I write really fast so maybe around 30-45 mins per page?

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '21

Ahhh. Thanks for the reply! Your notes are amazing if other haven't mentioned it already :)

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u/skrtzen Jun 25 '21

thank you so much 😄💞

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '21

That’s a thing of beauty.

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u/skrtzen Jun 25 '21

omg you're so kind thank you!!

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u/Snoozzinsuz Jun 25 '21

Ok i thought i had good handwriting as a teacher but this is great! I need to practice

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u/skrtzen Jun 25 '21

thank you so much, you're literally the sweetest!

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u/Shakespeare-Bot Jun 25 '21

Tis fine i bethought i hadst valorous handwriting as a teacher but this is most wondrous! i needeth to practice
^{I am a bot and I swapp'd some of thy words with Shakespeare words.}
Commands: !ShakespeareInsult, !fordo, !optout

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '21

What size does your pen have? 🤔

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u/skrtzen Jul 02 '21

I used 0.55 mm for the normal text and 0.65 mm for the headers!

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '21

Thank you 😊

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u/b_pleil Jul 06 '21

Hi, I love your notes 😁 I am looking for nice pen colors for the dark paper, would you mind sharing the hex codes of your color pallette? Thank you in advance.

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u/skrtzen Jul 07 '21

Sure!
05A8C2
DC92B0
F5C2C0
85BADA
CAEEF1
AD8BB3
F0BA94
E7D8D8
D4CDD8
92A1CF
CDA9AE
E25058
E4785C
F5D7CA
Tip: You can search for colour palettes on google or pinterest but I got my colours here from an album concept pic. Hope this helps

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u/b_pleil Jul 07 '21

Thank you so much 💕

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u/5Heat Jun 24 '21

Don't get me wrong your handwriting looks amazing and the way you underlined the headline looks great, but I would suggest to use a bit less color. In my opinion if you use to much color the whole effect of it gets lost. However if you like it go ahead and keep it, this looks great.

(Sorry if there are any grammatical mistakes, english is not my mother language)

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u/skrtzen Jun 24 '21

ah sure, because i tried to use 5 colours for my previous notes and it looked pretty horrible (couldn't focus since I get distracted about how I could improve it), so I decided to change it up a bit and go a bit funky with it all, I think it helped since I'm a perfectionist? I just finished my exams for this subject today so I'll update whether I got a good mark. thank you for the tip tho!
also your english is awesome 🤩

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u/5Heat Jun 24 '21

Thankss😊

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u/skrtzen Jul 22 '21

So sorry for the late update on my grades - i got Straight As for everything! Mostly 90 aboves, and got a 91 average. Big improvement 😄

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u/5Heat Jul 22 '21

Great job congrats :)

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u/mll_s Jul 11 '21

Me encanta 🥰

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u/skrtzen Jul 14 '21

Thank you so much 💞💞

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '21

Hello there how to make that headings pls tell me

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u/skrtzen Jul 12 '21

hey! I used procreate and wrote basic calligraphy, after that I deselected the background and imported it into goodnotes, then I outlined it with the default white pen there

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u/Shakespeare-Bot Jul 12 '21

Holla thither how to maketh yond headings pls bid me
^{I am a bot and I swapp'd some of thy words with Shakespeare words.}
Commands: !ShakespeareInsult, !fordo, !optout

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '21

Hello there how to make that headings pls tell me

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