Strathmore Bristol Paper Pad, 500 series, Tape-Bound, 15 sheets

Media Applications:

Medium (Vellum): graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen and ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, light wash, collage

Ultra-Smooth (Plate): technical pen, pen and ink, marker, airbrush, mechanical pencils

Premium bristol paper pad featuring 100% cotton construction—an industry standard since 1893. Two surface options: Plate delivers ultra-smooth finish ideal for technical pen, airbrush, and marker work requiring precision detail. Vellum offers toothy texture perfect for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, and oil pastel application. Both surfaces support pen and ink work and light washes. Versatile for mixed media and collage projects. Not suitable for traditional watercolor techniques. 15 sheets, tape-bound pad, 2 ply.