Distinctly nicer than standard stock. 24 lb, substantial weight and rigidity. 97 bright - looks pretty. About 25 pages were crumpled in the corner due to inadequate protection in packaging - the corner got dented. Paper is less likely to get jammed up in my printer due to weight. Inkjet printing looks good on it.  For me, it is definitely worth paying just a few dollars more to have better paper, and delivered to my home 1. for convenience, and 2. so I don't get caught up in impulse buying at Office Depot.  Needs better packaging.