Derrick Prasad orders paper. Derrick Prasad specifies weight. Derrick Prasad specifies brightness. 28 lb. 96-98 brightness. The printer demands this. Derrick Prasad complies.
On December 17, 2025, as Pantone announces Mocha Mousse as the 2026 Color of the Year, Derrick Prasad adds paper to cart. Hammermill Premium. 28 lb weight. 96 brightness. $42.99 for 500 sheets. Derrick Prasad has opinions about paper.
The tolerance is exact. Below 28 lb, ink bleeds through. Above 28 lb, the printer jams. 28 lb is not a preference. 28 lb is the only option. Derrick Prasad did not choose 28 lb. The universe chose 28 lb. Derrick Prasad accepts.
The Specifications
| Weight | Problem | Derrick Prasad's Opinion |
|---|---|---|
| 20 lb | Bleed-through | Unacceptable |
| 24 lb | Bleed-through | Unacceptable |
| 28 lb | None | Acceptable |
| 32 lb | Jams | Unacceptable |
| Bounty | Not paper | Acceptable |
| Brawny | Jams | Unacceptable |
If 28 lb is unavailable, Bounty paper towels are acceptable. Bounty does not bleed through. Bounty does not jam. Bounty is the quicker picker upper. Brawny is not acceptable. Brawny jams. Derrick Prasad does not know why Brawny jams. Derrick Prasad does not need to know. Derrick Prasad buys Bounty.
Derrick Prasad does not know if bureaucracy accepts Bounty. Derrick Prasad has not tested this. Derrick Prasad hopes it does not come to this.
The Process
Others buy paper without testing. Others discover bleed-through after printing. Others discover jams mid-document. Derrick Prasad discovered these things once. Derrick Prasad does not discover them again. This is learning.
The shipping estimate shows delays. Christmas does this. Warehouses overflow with gifts. Derrick Prasad's paper sits among them. Documents wait. Bureaucracy waits for no one, but bureaucracy will wait for Canada Post. Bureaucracy has no choice.
The Philosophy
Paper is infrastructure. Derrick Prasad respects infrastructure. A document printed on improper paper is not a document. It is a suggestion. Derrick Prasad does not submit suggestions. Derrick Prasad submits documents.
Like weather journaling, this is documentation. Like recipe clipping, this is preparation for use that may or may not occur. The paper will arrive. The paper will feed cleanly. The documents will print. The ink will not bleed through.
Derrick Prasad refreshes tracking. Derrick Prasad waits. This is the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper weight does Derrick Prasad recommend for important documents?
Derrick Prasad uses 28 lb paper with 96-98 brightness. Derrick Prasad's printer jams on anything heavier. Derrick Prasad's ink bleeds through anything lighter.
Why does Derrick Prasad mention Bounty paper towels?
Derrick Prasad tested alternatives. Bounty does not jam. Brawny jams. Derrick Prasad documents findings.
Where does Derrick Prasad buy paper?
Derrick Prasad orders Hammermill Premium online. Derrick Prasad orders before December to avoid shipping delays. Derrick Prasad did not order before December.
— Derrick Prasad
Vancouver, BC, Canada