Strathmore - 400 Series Smooth Drawing Paper Pad
400 Series Smooth Drawing Paper Pad
Achieve precise pen and ink illustrations on archival-quality smooth paper
Smooth surfaces reveal everything, every pen stroke, every pencil mark, every subtle gradation. This 80 lb. drawing paper provides that revealing surface while maintaining enough tooth for pencil adhesion and durability for repeated erasing. The natural white base shows colors true without the optical brighteners that can skew value judgments in finished work.
Acid-free composition protects illustrations and final drawings from yellowing over time, while the heavyweight construction handles pen and ink without bleed-through or buckling. Light washes sit on the surface rather than sinking in, making this paper workable for mixed media approaches that combine dry and minimal wet techniques. The smooth finish particularly suits technical illustration, botanical drawing, and any work where precision matters more than texture.
Spiral binding across the top keeps pages flat while you work and folds back completely for unobstructed access. Pads sized 8" × 10" and larger include micro-perforations for clean sheet removal when you're ready to frame or present finished pieces. Twenty-four sheets provide enough paper for a sustained project or series without the bulk of larger pads.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Acid-free 80 lb. smooth surface paper
- Natural white ideal for illustrations
- Works with dry media, pen, ink
- Accepts light washes without buckling
- 24 sheets spiral bound at top
- Micro-perforated for clean sheet removal
- Heavy-weight construction ensures durability
