Amazon Basics Narrow Ruled Writing Pad - Canary (50 Sheet Paper Pads, 12 pack)
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I was very skeptical about how they packaged it... (see picture) so I had to make sure I got correct number of note pads.\nI read some reviews talking about how thin the paper is, and let me tell you that it is thin. I have ordered this size as well as regular letter size amazon basic pads, and they are both thin.\nIf you are looking for a great quality one, then please go ahead and spend $10/pad.\nHowever I am looking for affordable pads to write quick memo or for my kids to draw endlessly. So this is perfect. Very similar quality as what you would get from major stationary companies but with amazon service and prime shipping :)!\nVery happy with the price and quantity I get.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I like the multiple colors and narrow ruled lines on this paper. I use it for all sorts of purposes -- like writing notes, and keeping track of whether I've fed the cat all 4 of her meals. Cats are really great fibbers. and mine is no exception!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': "I have been an Amazon customer since 2011 and I do about 100% of my purchases here unless it is food or clothes, and this is my first time writing a review just because how terrible these pads are!!!! Like before if I got a bad product I didn't care enough to write a review, but wowwww these are soooo low quality! I bought a package a few months ago and I LOVED the quality. They were the Amazon basics legal pads, quality of the paper was great, thick, smooth, but these, the second I took the wrapping off I could tell they are terrible. It is so so sad that Amazon did this because it's a shame! I really was hoping to get the same quality of paper my second purchase and I didn't. It is hard finding good quality legal pads and Amazon ruined what they had."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "These smaller writing pads are great for throwing in your purse or stashing on your desk. I always use legal pads because I can tear pages away, and I hate having a notebook full of last weeks scribbles. The pages are nice and thick, so my pens don't bleed through, and I love having nice pastel colors instead of the typical pale mustard color."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': "Buy Tops brand instead. Quality of these pads is awful. See-through thin and don't tear cleanly off the pad. Sorry I wasted my money on these and they're headed for the donation box. Just now received an order from Costco for 24 Tops pads for $6 and $3 shipping. Way better deal for waaay better quality."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I love these mini legal pads. The paper is somewhat thinner than most full sized legal pads, so it's important to know that. And these WILL bleed through on just about any marker. Ballpoint, gel or pencil work best. Flair-type pens also should work. These pads are EXACTLY the right size for lists, notes and planner inserts. The color selection is good (not always the case!). I like the thinner paper personally because it fits better into my books or notebooks without adding extra bulk. And the sheets themselves are still sufficiently durable. Overall, a good buy!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Based on all the complaints about thin paper and even thinner cardboard backing, I was somewhat reluctant to purchase these notepads. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Either Amazon has improved the quality or other reviewers have way too high expectations.\n\nBased on complaints I saw in other reviews, I tested them with 0.5 mechanical pencils and ballpoint pens and never tore a hole in the paper. Using a good quality eraser was not a problem either. I don't use ones that come on pencils, so I am not sure what those would do. Paper is thinner than average, but not too thin. Cardboard backing is perfectly fine, no sagging or bending of any kind. Sheets tear off the pad just fine."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I literally use a note pad every day. For me it is the way I keep my day organized, with the things I have to do and notes that come up throughout the day. It made sense that I would buy some in bulk since I use so many. These pads by Amazon Essentials are perfect. I kept the box they came in so I could make sure my pads were organized as always out of the way.\n\nThey are sturdy (even though I attach mine to a clipboard) and easy to write on. Just what I need to make sure I'm organized. The price also makes them something that is appealing, and saves you a trip to the store. Great investment. Great product. Glad to have them right at my fingertips."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I bought this because I am a math teacher and I record lessons on paper for virtual learners. I like the colors rather than a typical yellow legal pad. They show up well on my videos and I just enjoy the colors!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-4 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I just started using these since my other legal pad is almost completely used up. I have seen reviews stating the backing is thin and not supportive and the paper is extremely thin. This is true, but overblown. The cardboard backing in thinner than my other legal pad but provides sufficient support. I support it is a little flimsy when holding off the table but when on a table it works fine.\nThe paper is thin but I have been able to write on it perfectly fine so far. I use a Pilot G-2 0.38 rollerball pen and it works just as well on the other pad I have. I have not had an issue with the paper ripping when I flip it over and behind the pad. I have not ripped out any pages yet so I cannot speak to that.\nOverall, I am happy with it, especially for the price. If you need something more supportive or thicker paper then you will need to get something else but it will cost more. For a cost of under $1 a pad you really cannot beat this. I could go to Office Depot and only get 2 pads for the price I paid for 12.'}]