Crescent - Hot Press Illustration Boards

Hot Press Illustration Boards

Achieve razor-sharp ink and marker detail on ultra-smooth surfaces

Smooth surfaces matter when precision techniques demand uninterrupted line quality. Crescent hot press boards eliminate the surface texture that can catch pen nibs or disrupt marker flow, letting you execute crisp details without fighting the substrate. High rag content surfaces resist bleeding and feathering, maintaining edge definition through layered technical work or complex illustration.

The non-porous finish serves technical pens, fine markers, and airbrush equally well. Ink sits on the surface rather than absorbing irregularly, producing consistent coverage and predictable color density. Gray cores prevent warping under moisture from markers or spray techniques while maintaining dimensional stability through detailed sessions. Four formulations address specific needs: No. 20 offers cool white tones for neutral work, No. 201 provides warm white for projects requiring subtle color temperature, while Nos. 205 and 215 deliver bright white surfaces in heavy and medium weights respectively.

Choose weight based on technique intensity, heavier boards handle aggressive airbrush applications and repeated marker layers, while medium weight suits most illustration and technical rendering work. The combination of smooth surface and substantial backing creates a professional substrate that responds predictably to precision tools.

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20 in. x 30 in.
each
no. 201
$10.40
27%
$7.59
20 in. x 30 in.
each
No. 20
$8.57
26%
$6.26
16 in. x 20 in.
each
no. 20
$5.00
27%
$3.65
16 in. x 20 in.
each
no. 215
$6.57
26%
$4.80
16 in. x 20 in.
each
no. 201
$6.75
27%
$4.92
30 in. x 40 in.
each
no. 201
$17.46
26%
$12.75
SKU: 13285
size: 30 in. x 40 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 205
$13.60each
SKU: 14732
size: 20 in. x 30 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 201
$7.59each
SKU: 30534
size: 30 in. x 40 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 215
$10.83each
SKU: 41708
size: 30 in. x 40 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 200
$13.60each
SKU: 57199
size: 20 in. x 30 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 20
$6.26each
SKU: 67846
size: 16 in. x 20 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 20
$3.65each
SKU: 67847
size: 16 in. x 20 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 215
$4.80each
SKU: 67848
size: 16 in. x 20 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 201
$4.92each
SKU: 84151
size: 30 in. x 40 in.
unit: Each
series #: No. 201
$12.75each
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