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Both surface options, vellum finish (527K) and smooth finish (528P), resist feathering, keeping ink lines crisp whether you're drafting technical illustrations or developing detailed comics. The vellum tooth grabs graphite and colored pencil beautifully, while the smooth finish excels with rapidograph pens and fine markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-sheet pads provide enough surface for substantial projects without the commitment of full sheets. 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