What is Bristol paper used for?

Finished drawings, comics and ink work. It is stiff and smooth, so lines stay sharp.

Smooth or vellum Bristol?

Smooth suits pen, ink and markers. Vellum has more tooth for pencil, charcoal and colored pencil.

Can I use alcohol markers on it?

Yes. Strathmore rates the smooth surface very good for markers.

Best for pen and ink

Strathmore

Strathmore 300 Series Bristol (Smooth)

A 20-sheet pad of heavy 100 lb smooth Bristol board. The hard, smooth surface gives crisp lines for pen and ink, markers and technical drawing.

Best for: Inking, comics, markers and finished illustrations

Size: 9 x 12 in
Paper: 100 lb Bristol, smooth
Sheets: 20
Binding: Tape bound

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What we like

Very smooth surface for crisp ink lines
Heavy 100 lb board that stays flat
Rated for pen, marker and airbrush

Keep in mind

Only 20 sheets
Smooth surface holds less graphite for heavy shading

Key features

From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

9-x-12-inch - 20 sheet pad
Use with graphite pencil - colored pencil - charcoal - pen and ink
Smooth is rated very Good for mechanical drawing - marker - airbrush
100% Cotton rag

Frequently asked questions about the Strathmore 300 Series Bristol (Smooth)

What is Bristol paper used for?: Finished drawings, comics and ink work. It is stiff and smooth, so lines stay sharp.
Smooth or vellum Bristol?: Smooth suits pen, ink and markers. Vellum has more tooth for pencil, charcoal and colored pencil.
Can I use alcohol markers on it?: Yes. Strathmore rates the smooth surface very good for markers.