Stillman & Birn - Beta Series Softcover Sketchbook
Beta Series Softcover Sketchbook
Sketch confidently with rough-textured paper that won't buckle under wet media
Mixed media demands paper that won't buckle under watercolor washes or pill beneath aggressive eraser work. Stillman & Birn's Beta Series handles both extremes. The 180-pound natural white stock maintains dimensional stability through repeated wet applications while providing enough tooth for graphite, colored pencil, and charcoal to grip properly.
That rough surface texture adds character to dry media work, catching pigment in a way that smooth papers can't replicate, while enhanced wet strength prevents the fiber breakdown that ruins sketches when you layer watercolor over ink or gouache. The paper accepts corrections without shredding, essential for field sketches where you're working quickly and adjusting on the fly.
Wire binding keeps pages flat whether you're working at an easel or balanced on your knee outdoors. Twenty-eight sheets give you room to experiment without the commitment of a full 100-page book. Landscape painters working through color studies and urban sketchers capturing architectural details both appreciate paper that performs across techniques rather than forcing medium-specific compromises.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 180 lb. extra-heavy weight paper
- Rough surface texture for mixed media
- Enhanced wet strength prevents buckling
- 28 sheets (56 pages) per book
- Natural white shows accurate colors
- Spiral wire binding lays flat
- Available in multiple sizes
