That bit about spring clamps putting even pressure really hit home for me. I mean, idk, maybe it's just me but I had a similar thing with using old textbooks as weights. Like, I used to stack heavy books on top of the one I was pressing, but it always left uneven marks. Then I tried using those binder clips from the office supply store, and they kind of worked but not as good as proper clamps. It's funny how the simplest stuff from hardware stores can fix these niche problems. I guess the key is that even pressure you talked about, which makes all the difference.

My friend actually found her new chair like that just last week. She was using this awful old thing that made her back ache all day. Heard about a flash sale from a coworker and jumped on it right away. The price was INSANELY low and it had free shipping too. Now she keeps telling everyone how her whole workspace feels better. Says it was the best random decision she ever made for her home office.