Strathmore 400 Series Wire Bound Colored Pencil Pad, 100 lb. Paper, 9 X 12 inches, 30 Sheets (477-9)

The paper is sturdy (100 lb weight) and has a cold press finish, which means there is a texture to the paper, lightly pronounced, also acid free--will not degrade over time. I use Prismacolor pencils, a softer color pencil that blends well with other colors depending on the pressure when drawing. The paper takes color pencil, black or graphite pencil marks, and micron pens very well, whether drawing lightly or wanting solid color areas with no bleed through. I have never purchased color pencil paper before and consider this a good find. Strathmore consistently puts out great drawing papers.

I've used Strathmore products for years and the quality is always good, but I hadn't bought the colored pencil paper yet. A recent purchase of some pricey colored pencils made me invest in some new paper, as well. The tooth is just right for colored pencils, allowing for layering plus some blending. The weight is nice for its purpose, too. I'm glad I bought it.

Nice paper for colored pencils.

Nice sturdy paper. have not done a full painting but I would like to purchase in my only gripe is I wish the spirals were at the top on if you are left-handed or glued in.

GOOD PRODUCT, GRETA BRAND, BUT PRICES ARE UP AND NOW THE NUMBER OF PAGES IS LESS, like everything else after covid, not getting our money worth for anything! Still a good product itself the paper.

This is good for drawing/painting items you intend to keep. I would recommend a higher quality for items to be sold.

I was given a used set of Prismacolor pencils and some sketch pads. I used one sketch pad that I though would be perfect for color pencil drawing. It worked, but not well. Still, as it was really my first time using these pencils, I made allowances for my lack of knowledge about them and the paper. Then I ran out of paper. Searching for paper for use with these pencils, I finally found a review I could identify with. Thank heaven. Though it takes time reading through reviews, some people make it worth the while. I bought this paper on that basis alone, and I was amazed at the fact that it was so very much easier to use, just as had been stated. The pencil goes on smoother, is easier to blend and with far less pilling. I am grateful, and I recommend this paper for color pencil sketching.

Great product!! After trimming the paper to fit my home copier, I make copies of adult coloring book pages onto this Strathmore paper. That way, if I make an uncorrectable mistake, I haven't ruined the original. Also, this paper provides opportunity for a much better, overall result compared to the quality of paper found in the average coloring book. The amount of tooth in this paper allows for multiple layers, so important with color pencil work, with enough tooth left for burnishing or blending with blending pencil. A little pricy, but worth the expenditure if your serious and enthusiastic about color pencil art!

Genial para acuarela, rotuladores o colores. Papel de muy buena calidad con acabado vellum. Lo volveré a comprar cuando lo acabe.

Arrived in a perfect state and it was just as described. I used it with Prismacolor colored pencils as reviewers on Youtube recommended and I loved it. The colors blend really good. I haven’t tried any other paper though, but I’m very happy with it.

Pourquoi ce papier est excellent ? 💯 La combinaison d’une surface adaptée aux crayons de couleur, d’un grammage adéquat et de la qualité reconnue de Strathmore fait de ce bloc un choix privilégié pour les artistes exigeants. De plus, l’utilisation de papier vélin assure une texture lisse, idéale pour des rendus précis et détaillés. La conception sans acide garantit également la longévité des œuvres, préservant leur éclat au fil du temps. Le Bloc de Papier à Spirale Strathmore Pro-Art pour Crayons de Couleur (22,9 x 30,5 cm, 30 feuilles) offre une surface de qualité supérieure pour les créations (encre, crayon, feutre, crayon de couleurs). Ses principales qualités sont : • Surface idéale pour crayons de couleur : Le papier présente une texture moyenne qui permet une application uniforme des crayons de couleur, facilitant le mélange et la superposition des teintes. • Grammage approprié : Avec un poids de 163 g/m², ce papier offre une épaisseur suffisante pour résister aux gommages répétés et aux reprises du dessin sans risque de déchirure. • Format pratique : Les dimensions de 22,9 x 30,5 cm (9” x 12”) en font un support portable, adapté aux travaux en atelier ou en extérieur. • Reliure à spirale : Cette conception facilite le tournement des pages et permet au carnet de rester à plat pendant le travail, offrant un confort optimal à l’artiste. • Papier sans acide : Garantit la durabilité des œuvres en prévenant le jaunissement et la détérioration au fil du temps. Historique de la marque Strathmore : Fondée en 1892 par Horace Moses, la Strathmore Paper Company a vu le jour avec l’ouverture de la papeterie Mittineague à West Springfield, Massachusetts. Lors d’une visite dans la vallée de Strathmore en Écosse, Moses fut inspiré par la beauté des chardons en fleur, ce qui l’incita à adopter le nom “Strathmore” et le symbole du chardon pour représenter ses papiers de haute qualité. Origine du papier vélin : Le papier vélin, caractérisé par sa surface lisse et sans grain, a été développé au XVIIIᵉ siècle par l’Anglais John Baskerville, en collaboration avec le papetier James Whatman. Ce papier imitait le vélin, un parchemin de luxe fabriqué à partir de peau de veau mort-né, offrant une texture soyeuse et uniforme, sans les marques de fabrication présentes sur le papier vergé. Si mon commentaire vous a été utile, merci de le signifier, afin de m’encourager à toujours plus d’objectivité et de sérieux 😊

I like how the paper makes colouring with pencils easy to blend colours. I can really get a smooth colour gradient. It even takes a little water when using watercolour colouring pencils.

Just what I needed.... will buy again.