FriXion markers may work the best, as the gel pens will leave indentations if you press too hard, but they also take a little longer to dry. Other FriXion pens will also work, including markers and highlighters. As long as you use a FriXion, you can erase anything you write in the Core with the pen’s eraser or with a bit of water and the included microfiber cloth. The Core requires (and includes) a compatible FriXion pen to take advantage of the reusability feature. The app scans automatically as soon as it recognizes a Rocketbook notebook page, can combine related scans as PDFs for easier access, and also allows you to view and send files manually. The symbols correspond to your choice of various actions in the companion app, so ticking one before you scan automatically sends your notes to a specific folder on a cloud storage service, via email to the address of your choice, to a Slack channel, or Evernote or OneNote. The app uses a symbol system that simplifies note management and storage and works with many cloud services and other apps.

Like all Rocketbook smart notebooks, the Core relies on a companion app to digitize your writing. Choose from lined or dot grid pages (the latter of which are great for maintaining a bullet journal).

“The pages are made with Rocketbook’s patented reusable technology and feature a seven-symbol shortcut system that allows users to set preferred scanning destinations and quickly share their notes,” says Lemay. The Core is available in Executive and Letter format and has 32 or 36 pages you can wipe clean with a damp cloth as long as you use a compatible pen. The Rocketbook Core is a smart notebook that offers unlimited reuse and a best-in-class app, which is why it’s our top recommendation. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.

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