(580-82 500 Series Bristol, 2-Ply Vellum Surface, 14"x17", Gray, 15 Sheets

Siply love this paper.

...Great quality , archival drtawing paper - just as vendor specified

Nice surface for graphite.

The pros: Easy to draw on, inks well. Great weight and durability for inked line art if you work at a decent pace. Finished originals look great.The cons: Very toothy surface *not smooth at all*, can have some ink bleedage if you work slowly. Especially when filling black areas with brush *compared to other professional grade comic book boards*. This particular board does not work well with color markers. Also had some odd issues scanning in pages, lot of texture from the paper scans in when zoomed in, but easily correctable if you understand and use level adjustments in Photoshop. I use a 4H lead holder for pencil rough work and this paper is pretty difficult to erase after finish inking, however I am a bit heavy handed.

I do drawings in colored pencil and want the highest quality paper. Strathmore's 500 series is the best. I have purchased this vellum bristol pad a few times; however, lately, I find the pads arrive slightly damaged. The corners are crushed, and the pad is slightly bent, warped, as if it's been stored too tightly perhaps in a damp area. I won't return this as I can trim the edges and flatten the paper with a heavy weight, but I think it's best to bite the bullet (shipping costs) and order from a reputable art supply outfit online.

I bought this for ink work. I'm a comic book artist by trade, I do pencils and inks and whatever I'm needed for. I like Inking over smooth paper, just a personal preference. But this was great for pencils. And if that's all you're looking for this is great.

The paper is excellent. But why did they send it without hard packaging? Several sheets of paper are slightly wrinkled. If you pack the product like that, then reduce the price for it.

The thickness of the bristol is perfect for final pieces, especially for my commission projects. The Vellum surface has great tooth for holding down layers amof graphite and charcoal. This allows great blending and gradients. The 500 series is archival and made to withstand the test of time. This paper is great for erasing and reworking areas.