Oxford Heavyweight Ruled Index Cards, 3" x 5", White, 100 Per Pack (63500)
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You mention "heavy weight," but what is the card's actual weight?
Without a doubt. They have a standard paper-based system in place. They have a smooth, non-plastic feel to them.
There is only one side that is lined.
Yes. With my black Sharpie pen, I can see some bleed through.
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Index cards are no longer as popular as they once were. To make them thicker than notebook paper, you must purchase "heavyweight" versions. I was on the verge of running out of index cards, and reading online reviews had me perplexed, so I decided to compare three heavyweight index cards for myself: Casemate, Oxford, and Amazon (all of which I already had on my desk). About two years ago, I believe I purchased the Casemate cards at Walmart. I ordered the other two from Amazon only a few weeks ago. Some reviewers expose the cards to bright lights, which is not a realistic situation. When you hold something up to the light, you're actually attempting to see through it. I chose to conduct my experiment in front of a window with adequate lighting. Also, many people appear to be using Sharpie permanent markers with their flash cards, which is, in my opinion, the incorrect tool. Because it's a permanent marker, not a regular pen or pencil, you'll see it through the card. Sharpies are better for labeling storage containers, frozen foods, and making signs. Anyway, I'm getting ahead of myself. br>br>The attached photos compare color and transparency when held at a normal study angle to show bleed through and at an increased angle to show card thickness with a bit more backlighting. The Casemate cards are clearly the winner, but I'm having trouble finding them on Amazon. It's a close call between the Oxford and Amazon brands, with Amazon just edging out Oxford. Because the two are nearly identical, you could simply compare prices and choose the less expensive brand. However, regardless of the card you choose, make sure to get HEAVYWEIGHT.
We all grew up with the thick 3 x 5 index cards, but they went on a diet and became thinner (and less expensive) somewhere along the line. If you enjoy playing heavy cards, these will suffice. Stiff, won't bend as easily, and won't bleed through like thin ones do when writing with Magic Marker Sharpie pens and other similar pens. br>To put them in context, the standard cards are. The heavyweight cards are. 007" thick and. 007" thick. Thickness: 0111" The dimensions of a sheet of typing paper are approximately. You can use this as a reference point because it's 0. 005" thick. br>My only gripe is that I wish they'd all go back to their original thickness and leave them alone.
Whew! I'd gone to chain stores, discount stores, and office supply stores and purchased package after package of 3" x 5" index cards. br>br>Every one of them was flimsy. Some people are more depressed than others. br>br>THESE ARE THE TYPES OF CARDS I WAS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR. br>br>Sure, I can plot my books with the flimsy ones. (I'm a writer, so I know what I'm talking about. ) ) Alternatively, I can use it for shopping lists or notes that I'll keep in my wallet. br>br>However, I want a heavy-weight card that will last for recipes and other files where index cards are ideal. br>br>These are the closest I've found to the "old school" index cards my mother used in her recipe file.
Their thickness reminds me of what was standard for index cards a few decades ago, before most companies began selling super thin index cards and referring to them as normal. br>br>For most applications, the thickness should suffice. When you stand it up on one of the card's edges, it does not bend. br>br>Sharpie test: If I write with a thick sharpie on one side and hold the index card up in the air, the sharpie does show through to the other side a little, but it is barely visible if I turn the card over on the table. If I were making flashcards, I would use a writing utensil that was not as dark as a sharpie. The ink from a regular pen does not show through.
I was dismayed, like many others who remember when index cards were made to last, by how flimsy the standard 3x5 index cards are nowadays. I was overjoyed to come across these heavy-weight cards after searching for something more substantial without success. These are used as flashcards by me, a French student. After spending some time with these cards and comparing them to several versions of flimsy cards, I've come to the conclusion that the flimsy cards are superior. These Oxford Heavy Weight cards are significantly stronger and last as long as playing cards, but they have one major drawback: They aren't very good at soaking up ink. If you're using markers (like Crayola fine line markers, which are perfect for this), the ink will dry in about 10 seconds. The ink smears if you don't wait that long before writing on the back. It can be aggravating to have to wait for long periods of time. On the flimsy cards, the colors of both markers and regular pens look much better, and they are also whiter than the sturdy cards. Curl or bleed have never been a problem for me. You can fit 33% more of them in your card file if you start from the back with the flimsy cards. The sturdy cards tend to stick together because they hold their shape I'm sticking with the Oxford 40136 because it's the best of all the ones I've tried.
I chose this brand after reading the reviews because I wanted to make flash cards for my grandsons for the sight words they were taught in kindergarten, and I also made flash cards for the addition facts up to ten this summer. These cards are fantastic, and I've got enough to make flash cards for their first-grade sight words as well as any math facts they need to learn this school year. It's disheartening to learn that all of these things must be researched, despite the fact that I used to take them for granted in terms of quality.
Every morning, I sort through my tasks one by one on cards to prioritize my day, and every evening, I write down everything I need to do the following day so I can sleep better knowing I won't forget anything. I've purchased cards from Amazon and Target/Office Depot, and they are noticeably heavier. You can still bend them, but unlike the other thinner cards, you won't be able to fold them easily.
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