Figure 1 specifically shows the roll on a toilet paper holder, still facing outward. Thus, this means the answer to the contested question of “should a toilet paper roll face over or under when on the holder?” is answered. The answer is it should face OVER.
Because if it's hung the other way around it's harder to reach and fumbling for a few sheets couldMoreBecause if it's hung the other way around it's harder to reach and fumbling for a few sheets could spread germs on your walls. And on the toilet. Paper gross. So that's all the evidence.
Toilet paper should be "over," not "under." The eternal debate over bathroom conventions seems to have actually been answered more than a century ago. ing to an 1891 patent by New York businessman Seth Wheeler, the end of a toilet paper roll should be on the outside, or in the “over” position.
And now, thanks to a patent for perforated toilet paper from 1891, we officially have our answer. Spotted by The Huffington Post, writer Owen Williams discovered a picture of the original patent on Monday and shared it with the world.