These are not like the original pads sold by STAPLES which I had used daily for many years (10+). This paper is thinner and not white. Has a slight grayish tint. When writing on these pads the bottom edge of the paper starts to roll up due to my arm resting on the pad. The ORIGINAL notepads sold by STAPLES for years were far better than these. The price point for these pads is too high. HOWEVER I will still use these until I can find a flip top pad with better quality paper.