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Canson XL Series Marker Paper, Foldover Pad, 9x12 inches, 100 Sheets (18lb/70g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students
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Canson XL Marker Paper

A 9 x 12 inch foldover pad of 100 semi-translucent white sheets, 18 lb (70g) and acid-free, that alcohol markers will not bleed through.

Best for: Alcohol marker artists and designers who trace a rough underneath

Size
9 x 12 in
Paper
70g (18 lb)
Sheets
100
Binding
Foldover

Buy it if

  • You use alcohol or solvent markers and want them to stay on the page
  • You want to trace a sketch through the paper
  • You want 100 sheets of marker paper for practice and design work

Skip it if

  • You paint with watercolor. The listing names only pen, pencil and markers
  • You want double-sided marker sheets in a spiral pad. The Ohuhu Bleedproof Marker Pad 7x10 has 60 double-sided sheets

What the Canson XL Marker Paper is

Canson XL Series Marker Paper is a 9 x 12 inch foldover pad of 100 semi-translucent white sheets. The paper is acid-free and 18 lb (70g).

Canson says alcohol and solvent markers will not bleed through it, and it also works with pen and pencil. The thin, see-through sheets let you trace a rough sketch underneath, and Canson pitches it for drawing or design from rough sketch to finished form.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Alcohol and solvent markers do not bleed through

    Canson says alcohol and solvent markers will not bleed through the sheet.

  • Semi-translucent paper

    You can see a sketch through the sheet and trace a clean version for coloring.

  • Rough sketch to finished form

    Canson pitches it for drawing or design from rough sketch to finished form.

  • Pen and pencil too

    Canson lists pen and pencil alongside alcohol and solvent markers.

  • 100 acid-free sheets

    The pad holds 100 sheets, and Canson lists the paper as acid-free.

  • Foldover binding

    The pad folds back over the top, so you can work on one sheet with the rest out of the way.

Canson XL Marker Paper specifications

Size
9 x 12 in
Sheets
100
Paper weight
18 lb (70g)
Paper
Semi-translucent, white
Acid-free
Yes
Binding
Foldover
Works with
Alcohol markers, solvent markers, pen, pencil
Wet media
Not listed
Series
Canson XL
Model
400023336

Who the Canson XL Marker Paper suits

  • Alcohol marker artists. Canson says alcohol and solvent markers will not bleed through.
  • Designers and illustrators. Trace a rough through the semi-translucent sheet, then render the final with markers.
  • Students practicing marker technique. Canson names students in the listing title, and the pad has 100 sheets.

Look elsewhere if: you want heavier marker paper. The Ohuhu Bleedproof Marker Pad 7x10 uses 150 gsm marker paper.

Canson XL Marker Paper vs similar picks

  • Canson XL Marker Paper

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    70g (18 lb)
    Sheets
    100
    Binding
    Foldover

    Choose it for: The most marker sheets

  • Ohuhu Bleedproof Marker Pad 7x10

    Size
    7.6 x 10 in (7 x 10 after tearing)
    Paper
    150 gsm / 90 lb marker paper
    Sheets
    60 double-sided
    Binding
    Spiral

    Choose it for: Heavier, double-sided sheets

  • Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad

    Size
    7 x 10 in
    Paper
    118gsm (80 lb)
    Sheets
    60
    Binding
    Not listed

    Choose it for: Crisp pen lines

Before you buy

  • The listing does not mention watercolor or other wet media, so do not count on it for them.
  • Because the sheets are semi-translucent, place a spare sheet behind your work if you do not want the next drawing to show through.
  • It is a foldover pad, so fold finished pages back or remove them carefully.

Frequently asked questions about the Canson XL Marker Paper

Does Canson XL marker paper stop bleed-through?
Yes. The listing says alcohol and solvent markers will not bleed through.
What weight is Canson XL marker paper?
18 lb, which is 70g.
How many sheets are in a Canson XL marker paper pad?
This 9 x 12 inch pad has 100 sheets.
Why is Canson XL marker paper see-through?
It is semi-translucent so you can trace a sketch underneath.
Can you use Canson XL marker paper with pencil?
Yes. Canson says it works with pen, pencil and alcohol or solvent markers.
Is Canson XL marker paper good for watercolor?
The listing does not mention watercolor. It names pen, pencil and alcohol or solvent markers.

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