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Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Tape-Bound Pad — 9 x 12, 100 lb, 20 Sheets

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Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Tape-Bound Pad — 9 x 12, 100 lb, 20 Sheets

Product description

Included: one tape-bound pad measuring 9 x 12 inches with 20 sheets.

Paper weight and fiber: 100 lb Bristol (cotton rag) offering a substantial, archival-feeling thickness and longevity. The sheets are made from 100% cotton rag for durability and a premium hand.

Surface and uses: the vellum surface is smooth with a slight tooth that rates very good for pencil drawing, charcoal, and mixed media. It takes graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, soft and oil pastels, sketching sticks, marker, pen, ink, and airbrush without excessive bleeding or feathering. Because of its surface, it blends and shades exceptionally well for realistic rendering.

Handling and presentation: the weight of the paper makes it suitable for finished artwork intended for matting or framing. Tape-bound construction keeps the pad intact during use, though sheets are removed by tearing at the binding. The paper’s stiffness supports layered techniques and repeated passes of dry media without warping or degradation.

Background: this Bristol vellum is designed to give artists of all levels a dependable, high-performing base for detailed and finished work. Its combination of cotton fiber, weight, and vellum surface aims to provide consistent results across a variety of dry media.

Pros

  • Smooth vellum surface that blends dry media well
  • 100% cotton rag, 100 lb weight for sturdy, archival-feeling sheets
  • Versatile for graphite, charcoal, colored and oil pastels, pens, and markers

Cons

  • Tape-bound removal can crease or loosen sheets if handled roughly
  • Limited tooth for very textured techniques
  • Not intended for heavy wet media like watercolor

VerdictA versatile tape-bound Bristol vellum pad that handles dry media very well. The smooth, cotton-rag 100 lb sheets accept graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pastels, pen and ink with minimal feathering and strong layering capacity. Sheet removal can be fussy due to the tape binding, but overall the pad gives sturdy, frame-ready results and is a reliable, affordable choice for students and experien

Reviews

  1. Moby68 5/5

    Very pleased

    Performs very well with charcoal and ink.

  2. Kirk Davies 5/5

    Solid mid-range choice for colored pencil

    Good value for the quality. Holds many layers of pencil nicely and is suitable for pieces you plan to display or sell.

  3. Gloria 5/5

    Fantastic for wax-based colors

    Arrived in perfect condition. Wonderful for wax-based colored pencils — allows rich blending and smooth gradations across multiple layers. Worth the cost.

  4. gmurfsurf 5/5

    Great for colored pencil

    Used it for a colored pencil piece and was very happy with the paper quality.

  5. Chris M. 5/5

    Matches description

    Exactly as advertised.

  6. Leter Windstorm 5/5

    Handy for cards and art

    Good texture for graphite, pen & ink, and colored pencils. Heavy enough to stand slightly open as a card when lightly scored and folded; texture doesn’t interfere with details.

  7. Ananth Yash 5/5

    Great for layering color pencils

    Takes a lot of pressure and layering from colored pencils. Thick, fairly smooth surface with modest tooth — suitable for both beginners and pros.

  8. C. 1/5

    Arrived damaged due to packaging

    The pad itself was fine but showed damage from poor packaging. The paper needs better protection in transit.

  9. Chavah 5/5

    Lovely to work on

    Colors lay down easily and look vibrant. The paper feels sturdy and pleasant to handle.

  10. Brian The Lion 5/5

    Solid for dip-pen calligraphy

    Heavy, smooth sheets that work well for pointed and broad-edged nibs. I experienced no bleeding or feathering, and the thickness holds up for framed pieces. Not the highest-end calligraphy paper, but excellent value for practice and finished work.

  11. Carly 5/5

    Go-to for graphite

    Extremely smooth with a satisfying thickness. Blends graphite beautifully and feels substantial under heavy shading. Affordable enough for students yet works for advanced pieces — I keep buying it.

  12. Aurora Excalibur 4/5

    Sturdy, but watch the binding

    Sheets are thick and great for final projects with pencil, pen, and colored pencils. Be careful removing pages — the tape binding can crease or pop out the previous sheet when flipped.

  13. titine 5/5

    Excellent heavy paper

    Thick, lint-free sheets that take layers of colored pencil without breaking down. Resists warping and has a light grain ideal for wax-based pencils. I recommend it.

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