Strathmore - 400 Series Calligraphy Pad

400 Series Calligraphy Pad

Practice flawless letterforms with smooth paper engineered for calligraphy pens

Calligraphy demands paper that won't feather under wet ink or fight against your nib. This 20 lb. natural white sheet provides the balanced surface texture calligraphers need, enough tooth to control ink flow without catching or dragging, smooth enough for clean strokes and consistent hairlines. The paper accepts both traditional iron gall and modern acrylic inks without bleeding through, maintaining crisp letterforms from Copperplate flourishes to bold Gothic capitals.

Acid-free composition ensures practice pieces and finished work resist yellowing over time. At 75 gsm weight, sheets handle repeated strokes during practice sessions while remaining light enough for overlays and tracing. The tape-bound format keeps sheets stable and flat during work, then removes cleanly when you're ready to frame or mount finished pieces.

Each pad contains 50 sheets at standard letter size, practical dimensions for practice drills, envelope addressing, and small presentation pieces. Build foundational skills on paper designed specifically for the demands of pointed pen and broad edge work rather than adapting general-purpose sheets that weren't engineered for ink control.

Paper and Boards

Paper and Boards Purchase Guide

Paper and Board Types

Rough Paper Surfaces - Textured papers with pronounced tooth for creating interesting effects with dry media like charcoal and pastels.

Art and Illustration Paper - High-quality papers designed for specific mediums including watercolor paper, drawing paper, and mixed media paper.

Art Panels - Rigid painting surfaces including canvas panels, illustration boards, and specialty panels for various artistic applications.

Framing and Display Paper - Mat board, mounting board, and presentation papers for professional framing and display work.

Hobby and Decorative Paper - Decorative papers, cardstock, and specialty papers for crafts, scrapbooking, and decorative projects.

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