Upon entering Staples and experiencing the whoosh of cool that buffered the heat of the outside from the chilling temps inside my eyes were drawn to the geometrically stacked red cubes of paper. Could it be I thought to myself "Pure white paper beautifully shrink-wrapped in reams of five!" Atlas my search was over. I grabbed the package a bit heavy for my medium build biceps for sure but well enough for me to handle. Placing it on the counter I made my purchase and joyfully went home to load the printer drawer and stop the flashing "paper out" light. Ah the relief. I can print again! The paper was nice and smooth 92 bright although I thought perhaps some of the sheets were 90 or even 91. The letter sized paper was exactly 8.5" x 11" every sheet! The measurements were correct for both portrait and landscape printing and the thickness was just as I expected although I did tear a sheet with a bit less than 20 pounds or exertion. So overall I would say it was... white paper.
I like to buy the 5 ream case as it is easier for me to maneuver in and out of the car - they also give me flexibility as to where I store them. It is the same paper as in the full case and the price makes it acceptable to buy. I have not found any other supplier that provides this.