We have electronic touchscreen+stylus boards on the walls in some meeting rooms at work.
Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
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Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
#42Get a real blackboard made of slate and quality chalk. Much higher resolution than markers.
I'm glad they work for you, but out of curiosity, does anyone else find... just about everything about blackboards unappealing? The feel of chalk scratching on the board, the sound, drawing the characters (making curves feels awkward to me), even the chalk dust. I prefer whiteboards in almost every way except for markers drying out. It's one of those things I've kinda never understood why so many people prefer chalkb…
I enjoy those sensations, presumably because it’s associated with solving problems. I recognize that objectively they’re slightly unpleasant, although nowhere near as bad as other things people learn to enjoy like cigarettes.
Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
#43Different purpose than a whiteboard, because its much smaller and not really for sharing with a group. But I've used a Rocketbook 'reusable notebook' off and on for a while for any random notes at my desk. I used to just fill up a whiteboard by my desk with random notes instead of wasting paper, but now I scribble things in the Rocketbook instead. You write in it with an erasable pen, and can clean the pages off with a bit of water and a cloth.
I just flip to a blank page and write down anything i need. Then once in a while i go through and erase all the pages and start fresh again. I like that i can write very small and detailed - unlike with a whiteboard. But it also isn't a complete waste of paper. (and its still physical, unlike taking notes on an iPad)
Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
#44If you use glass, whiteboard material / laminate (formica eg) you can use any kind of marker and then dissolve it with alcohol or acetone.
Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
#45https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackboard
Keeping it classic, nice. How do you manage the dust?
1) Try a few different "dustless" chalk brands. Pick the one that's the least dusty. It probably won't write as nicely. 2) Erase with a damp cloth, not a dry felt eraser. 3) Use a blackboard with relatively low surface roughness. It won't write as nicely.
Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
#46Get a real blackboard made of slate and quality chalk. Much higher resolution than markers.
I'm glad they work for you, but out of curiosity, does anyone else find... just about everything about blackboards unappealing? The feel of chalk scratching on the board, the sound, drawing the characters (making curves feels awkward to me), even the chalk dust. I prefer whiteboards in almost every way except for markers drying out. It's one of those things I've kinda never understood why so many people prefer chalkb…
But on the other hand, it dries out your hands!
Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
#47Earlier quoted context omitted.
...Permanently? You just keep everything indefinitely?
Until I move out yea
Your comment reminds me of my 18~25 year old self when I never renewed an apartment lease as a way to avoid cleaning my bathtub.
It was my least favorite childhood chore and I’m mid40s and still haven’t done it once myself. At this point it’s petty but I refuse to do it on principle alone, to keep the streak alive
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#48I bought this 4'x3' Black Glass Board back in 2017 for $150! I write with white and neon colored liquid chalk markers and it's the best! Here: https://a.co/d/hlrwPHQ Enjoy it.
Tracking-free link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JOW6EGY
Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?
#49In a previous apartment, I painted a wall with several coats of blackboard (chalkboard) paint and then used fancy chalk on it, and a chalkboard eraser. Worked pretty well. The landlord even let me keep it up when I moved out, because the next tenants liked it.
We did this when we renovated. Had a kitchen wall section chalk board painted for notes, as well as a much larger section of the kids play room wall.
The notes was useful space on the kitchen and the playroom one the kids just loved to doodle. Their friends were always impressed and loved to be able to leave a tag or doodle on it when they came over.
We tried a layer of magnetic paint too, but it didn’t work nearly as well.
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