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The best way to keep the Everlast working consistently is • Reusable pages make the notebook an environmentally
to take good care of it. I found that pressing too hard with the friendly option
pen left indentations in the paper, which remained long after
the ink had been washed off. Fortunately, the paper’s glossi- Cons:
ness makes it easy to write effectively and softly, so be sure • Smudgy, slow-drying ink
to not press too hard. With a bit of care, the interior pages
• Paper patterns that appear unpredictably in scans
should last practically indefi nitely, a plus compared to tradi-
tional notebooks. • Cover page durability
The Rocketbook App Final Verdict:
One of my favorite parts of this product is the Rocketbook The Rocketbook Everlast is an excellent alternative to bridge
app. Unlike a regular scanner, the app processes each page the gap between classic notetaking and the digital world and
individually to ensure that each scan has ideal lighting condi- its environmental advantages add to the appeal. With some
tions, making them perfectly readable. Although each scan extra attention and care, the Everlast could easily be any note-
presents high contrast between the notes and the page, the taker or sketcher’s best friend. Ѷ
dot grid did show up with some regularity—the fi rst few did
not show the grid pattern behind it, but the last few did. Using
the notebook for illustration as well as notetaking, it would be
nice to have the option of whether to show the paper pattern
in the background.
Pros:
Chosie Titus is a graphic designer based out of Iowa City, IA. She grew up in the
• The app makes it exceptionally easy to scan, store, send small town of Fairfi eld, IA and earned her BFA in graphic design at the University of
and organize all of your notes instantly, a great advantage Iowa. Beyond design, some of her other passions include printmaking, illustrating,
over traditional scanners making Spotify playlists, and hanging out with her puppy, Julep.
