Sustainable Earth By Staples® 8-1/2" x 11-3/4", White, Perforated Writing Pads, Wide Ruled, 12/Pack

Comments about Sustainable Earth By Staples® 8-1/2" x 11-3/4", White, Perforated Writing Pads, Wide Ruled, 12/Pack:

Fountain-pen friendly writing surface.

Comments about Sustainable Earth By Staples® 8-1/2" x 11-3/4", White, Perforated Writing Pads, Wide Ruled, 12/Pack:

I return from seven years abroad using materials under international standard (A4 etc.) that make sense and am still confounded by how stupid our American system is..

I tried to find a perforated writing pad that would have sheets that are ACTUALLY LETTER SIZE (8.5 x 11") after being detached..it seems no such thing exists in our culture.

This 'eco-friendly' pad was the only one in the Staples catalog that had 8.5 x 11 in the title (not 8.5 x 11.75)-- upon receipt I confirmed that the sheets are identical in length to those from the more common generic 8.5" x 11.75" inch pads-- that is to say the sheets are actually 8.5" x 10-5/8" in length. Interestingly, I checked the overall dimensions of both pads and found that the dimensions of the so-called 8.5x11" pad are actually 8.5x11.75", and the dimensions of the so-called 8.5x11.75" pad are actually 8.5x11-5/8".

So, it seems it is impossible not only to buy a pad with actual 8.5x11" inch sheets, but it is impossible to SEARCH for a pad with 8.5x11" given that the dimensions of the pads themselves are not correct, but mere approximations of our so-called standard paper size.

This means that unless special care is taken every single time, anyone using a two hole side punch for filing will never punch a sheet with handwritten notes from the pad in the same spot as a printed document! Yes it sounds petty, but I ask you-- why do we in the US have, and why do we put up with, such low quality from even the simplest things we use to organize our lives? I have to worry about war overseas already, is it REALLY TOO MUCH TO EXPECT THAT A "LETTER SIZE WRITING PAD" ACTUALLY HAVE LETTER SIZED SHEETS!!??? ARRRRGGGHH!

Comments about Sustainable Earth By Staples® 8-1/2" x 11-3/4", White, Perforated Writing Pads, Wide Ruled, 12/Pack:

I use this sugarcase base (bagasse) paper for everything. It IS very thin but very tough - perfect for informal letters.
All my personal correspondence and writing is done with a fountain pen. The paper is very smooth and of high quality so that the nib gives little feedback. And, this paper will not soak through. I have even spilled ink on it & the ink can't penetrate to the back.
The paper is not white but a very pale blue with brown lines. Probably not ideal for drawing due to the color but it shows off ink very nicely and is easy on the eyes.
This is the only general use paper I buy anymore. It's THAT good.

Comments about Sustainable Earth By Staples® 8-1/2" x 11-3/4", White, Perforated Writing Pads, Wide Ruled, 12/Pack:

This is a fountain pen friendly paper that doesn't break the bank.

Comments about Sustainable Earth By Staples® 8-1/2" x 11-3/4", White, Perforated Writing Pads, Wide Ruled, 12/Pack:

Great for meetings, note taking, etc. Love that it is eco-friendly and cost effective.

Comments about Sustainable Earth By Staples® 8-1/2" x 11-3/4", White, Perforated Writing Pads, Wide Ruled, 12/Pack:

I bought it because it was eco-friendly, but would rather kill more trees to have a decent notepad.