toned Sketch Spiral Paper Pad 5.5-inch x 8.5-inch,Gray

I've been converted to using Strathmore paper since last year. It really is a beautifully made paper, it is not too smooth and not too textured, very well balanced. It works so well with charcoal and white chalk, the drawings sort come "come out' by themselves. It is also affordable.

I love this format. Adding whites makes highlights sparkle. Watercolour pencil works surprisingly well, smudged with a damp finger not with a brush. The colour sings out but the paper doesn’t buckle unless you use too much water. The small size is just right for a quick scribble. I used cretacolour oil sketching pencils at first, brown on grey. But now am more with sepia inks.

I actually use those for pastel painting on holidays. Shear for sketches!

Nice paper, i’m using it with color pencil and it makes the color even bright

Paper was thinner than expected which was worrying at first as I thought it be tear or rip if I erased too much. Luckily this was not the case. I was able to use the eraser a lot and the paper dented a bit with sharper pencils, but did not tear and the colour of paper did not fade when erasing. The paper is smooth, and the grey tone does have little flecks of darker or lighter grey but that's what I expected. So far I have been using WHS water colour pencils on the paper but haven't applied any water yet since I doubt it will be study enough for that. But the colours go on nice and vibrant, although pale colours seem to fade a bit but still looks good. I would recomend to anyone wanting to experiment with coloured paper. It is ideal for both monochrome and coloured works. Delivery arrived on time which was nice.

This is probably the best paper I’ve used! I definitely recommend. I find a lot of people not trying out toned paper simply because it’s not the usual white, and I was like that too. But the first time I used it, I was super amazed! I do wish that the paper was a bit thicker (for example, for sharpies, poscas, etc.) but if you’re used to mixed media or craft paper, I can definitely see you liking this product.

Excellent value, handy size, quality grey tone paper. Ideal for use with my coloured pencils.

Strathmore have the best toned paper. The paper take’s pastel well, not too much pastel but enough to produce a beautiful photo. I have these on repeat order