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Canson XL Series Pen & Ink, white, 7x10
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Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad

A 7 x 10 inch pad of 60 ultra-smooth, bright white sheets at 80 lb (118 gsm), made for clean, crisp pen lines with no feathering.

Best for: Pen artists drawing with felt tip, gel, ballpoint or pigment ink

Size
7 x 10 in
Paper
118gsm (80 lb)
Sheets
60
Surface
Ultra-smooth

Buy it if

  • You draw with felt tip, gel or ballpoint pens and want crisp lines
  • You use both pigment and dye inks
  • You want 60 sheets in a 7 x 10 inch pad for pen practice

Skip it if

  • You want one pad for graphite, charcoal and pen. The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol (Smooth) lists all three
  • You use alcohol markers. The Canson XL Marker Paper says alcohol markers will not bleed through it

What the Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad is

The Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad is a 7 x 10 inch pad of 60 sheets of ultra-smooth, bright white paper. Each sheet is 80 lb (118gsm).

Canson makes it for pen work: it says the paper gives clean, crisp lines with no feathering, suits felt tip, gel and ballpoint pens, and is ideal for both pigment and dye inks.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Ultra-smooth surface

    Canson describes the paper as ultra-smooth.

  • No feathering

    Canson says lines stay clean and crisp with no feathering. Feathering is when ink spreads into the paper fibers and blurs a line.

  • Made for felt tip, gel and ballpoint

    The listing names these three pen types as suitable.

  • Pigment and dye inks

    Canson says the paper is ideal for both ink types.

  • 80 lb (118gsm) paper

    Each of the 60 sheets is 80 lb, or 118gsm.

  • Bright white sheets

    Canson lists the paper as bright white.

Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad specifications

Size
7 x 10 in
Sheets
60
Paper weight
80 lb (118gsm)
Surface
Ultra-smooth
Color
Bright white
Works with
Felt tip, gel and ballpoint pens
Inks
Pigment and dye
Series
Canson XL
Model
C400100927

Who the Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad suits

  • Pen drawing. Canson says it gives clean, crisp lines with no feathering.
  • Gel and ballpoint sketching. Felt tip, gel and ballpoint pens are all named in the listing.
  • Mixed ink types. The listing says it suits both pigment and dye inks.

Look elsewhere if: you want heavier paper that also takes pencil and charcoal. The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol (Smooth) uses 100 lb Bristol and lists graphite, colored pencil, charcoal and pen and ink.

Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad vs similar picks

  • Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad

    Size
    7 x 10 in
    Paper
    118gsm (80 lb)
    Sheets
    60
    Surface
    Ultra-smooth

    Choose it for: The most sheets for pen work

  • Strathmore 300 Series Bristol (Smooth)

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    100 lb Bristol
    Sheets
    20
    Surface
    Smooth

    Choose it for: Bristol for pen, pencil and charcoal

  • Canson XL Marker Paper

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    70g (18 lb)
    Sheets
    100
    Surface
    Not listed

    Choose it for: Marker layouts and color

Before you buy

  • The listing names pens and inks only. It does not mention pencil, charcoal or paint.
  • The listing does not mention markers, so use a marker paper for alcohol markers.
  • Pages are 7 x 10 inches, so plan larger pieces on a bigger pad.

Frequently asked questions about the Canson XL Pen & Ink Pad

What pens work on Canson XL Pen & Ink paper?
Felt tip, gel and ballpoint pens, with either pigment or dye inks.
Is Canson XL Pen & Ink paper good for alcohol markers?
The listing does not mention alcohol markers. Canson XL Marker Paper is the Canson pad that says alcohol markers will not bleed through.
Does ink feather on Canson XL Pen & Ink paper?
No. Canson says it gives clean, crisp lines with no feathering.
How thick is Canson XL Pen & Ink paper?
80 lb, which is 118gsm, with 60 sheets in a 7 x 10 inch pad.
How is Canson XL Pen & Ink different from Strathmore 300 Bristol?
The Canson pad has 60 sheets of 80 lb (118gsm) paper at 7 x 10 inches. The Strathmore 300 Smooth has 20 sheets of 100 lb Bristol at 9 x 12 inches and lists graphite, colored pencil and charcoal as well as pen and ink.

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