The SvenPads are HAND CHECKED TWICE EACH by one of our staff prior to shipping. They are guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects. They are made at a high end manufacturing company using the latest manufacturing techniques for cutting paper. The pads are aligned, professionally tape bound and finished on the best equipment. The result is that when looking at the pad with the naked eye the differences between the long/short pages is nearly imperceptible! I am proud of the way these came out and I know you will be thrilled with the possibilities for your shows.