I use this paper for everything I print __ except when using special photo or project paper __ (even when I print an email that I know will be thrown away shortly after printing and reading)and prefer it over cheaper or more expensive paper. I've tried many brands weights and brightness levels! It is exceptionally easy on ink because I'm able to print everyday documents (both sides) using draft mode on my printer and still get great print readability. For most of my everyday printing I use an OLD Hp 722c that has outlasted three computers and still keeps ticking and I mark my ink cartridge each time I change it. My last black cartridge #45 lasted from Feb 16 2010 until Nov 13 2010 and I printed loads of pages......