When I was at school, I used to roll my eyes at any who was wandering the corridors with a Pukka Pad. Why did they feel that their school notes were so important that they had to be written on what was ultimately designer paper? I soon changed my mind however when I tried one out for myself.

The unfortunate thing about stationary supplies in the UK at the moment is that it appears that you get what you pay for. While all paper is equally capable of displaying revision notes, the cheaper note pads found in supermarkets tend to be less practical, though I doubt that they were designed with this intention. It might be that the lined paper isn't punched or when attempting to remove a page from the pad, the paper tears, or maybe that when the paper is removed, there is a scruffy looking margin that cannot be turned in for an essay as it doesn't look too presentable. While these are all very simple things to fix, it seems that Pukka Pads are one of the only writing pads that actually understands the practical needs of students. There's a perforated edge for smooth removal, all the pages are punched and the paper is lovely and thick meaning that it does not get damaged as easily. The funky design on the front cover is clearly not the only reason that people continue to buy these pads.

I still feel irritated whenever I have to buy a Pukka Pad, to an extent I am being suckered into the world of designer stationary with a higher than average price to match, however I know that a Pukka Pad is a pad that I can trust to present my work exactly as I need it.