Canson - Fanboy Comic Strip Boards
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Product Information
- 150 lb. heavyweight paper resists bleed-through
- 5 in. x 17 in. daily strip format
- Non-reproducible blue ruling guides layout
- Works with pencil, ink, and marker
- Industry-standard boards for professional cartoonists
- Heavy weight prevents buckling under wet media
Ink daily strips like syndicated cartoonists on pro boards
Professional cartoonists work within strict format constraints, newspaper syndicates demand precise panel dimensions and consistent strip proportions. Canson Fanboy Comic Strip Boards eliminate the measuring and ruling that eats into actual drawing time. Each 5" × 17" board arrives pre-ruled with non-reproducible blue guidelines calibrated for standard daily strip format, letting you focus on storytelling rather than layout mechanics.
The 150 lb. heavyweight paper handles the sequential nature of comic work: initial pencil layouts, tight penciling for approval, final inking with technical pens or brushes, and marker additions for tone or emphasis. This weight prevents ink feathering and marker bleed-through while maintaining enough tooth for clean pencil lines. The surface responds well to erasing without pilling, essential when refining character expressions or adjusting panel composition.
Blue guidelines disappear during reproduction and scanning, maintaining clean final art without manual removal. The standardized format matches syndicate specifications, streamlining the submission process whether you're pitching to traditional newspapers or preparing web comics that reference classic strip proportions. Serious strip cartoonists keep stacks on hand, these boards become the foundation for consistent, professional daily comic production.
