Are heavyweight legal pads worth the extra cost?

Heavier paper resists bleed-through from gel pens, fountain pens, and markers, which matters if you write on both sides of a sheet. Verified-purchase reviewers single out the Mintra and TOPS Docket Gold pads for thicker stock and a firm backing, while budget multi-packs use lighter paper that can ghost with wet ink. If you only use ballpoint or pencil, the premium is optional.