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Strathmore 455-4 400 Series Sketch Pad, 11"x14" Wire Bound, 100 Sheets
Classic artist sketch pad

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Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14

A wire bound pad of 100 micro-perforated sheets, 11 x 14 inches, of heavyweight sketch paper with a fine texture for graphite, charcoal and pastel.

Best for: Illustrators, fashion designers and students practicing figure drawing

Size
11 x 14 in
Sheets
100
Binding
Wire, micro-perforated
Media
Graphite, charcoal, pastel

Buy it if

  • You want large pages for figure drawing and class work
  • You work in graphite, charcoal or pastel
  • You want sheets that tear out cleanly at full size

Skip it if

  • You use wet media or heavy ink. Strathmore lists it for dry media
  • You want a bound book that keeps studies in order. The Strathmore 400 Hardbound Sketch Journal is hardbound

What the Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14 is

The Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad is an 11 x 14 inch wire bound pad with 100 sheets. Strathmore describes it as a general purpose, heavyweight sketch paper with a fine texture that grips pencil and charcoal.

It is aimed at figure drawing, illustration and character design, and Strathmore intends the paper for practicing with graphite, charcoal, pastel and other dry media. The sheets are micro-perforated for clean removal, and the pad has a sturdy wire binding and a chipboard backing.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Large 11 x 14 inch sheets

    Room for figure studies, full illustrations and character sheets.

  • Fine texture that grips pigment

    Strathmore says the fine texture grips pigment from pencil and charcoal, which helps when you build tone.

  • General purpose heavyweight paper

    Strathmore says it stands up to projects without unsightly tears or creases.

  • Micro-perforated sheets

    Remove true-to-size sheets cleanly without accidentally tearing the artwork.

  • 100 sheets

    Strathmore says 100 sheets gives plenty of room to practice.

  • Wire binding and chipboard back

    Strathmore describes a sturdy wire binding and a chipboard backing, for use from the classroom to the park.

Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14 specifications

Size
11 x 14 in
Sheets
100
Paper
General purpose, heavyweight sketch paper
Surface
Fine texture
Binding
Wire bound
Pages
Micro-perforated
Backing
Chipboard
Works with
Graphite, charcoal, pastel, other dry media
Series
Strathmore 400
Warranty
90 days
Model
P455-4

Who the Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14 suits

  • Figure drawing classes. Strathmore names figure drawing first among its uses, and the sheets are 11 x 14 inches.
  • Illustrators and character designers. Strathmore lists illustration and character design among its uses.
  • Charcoal and pastel work. Strathmore lists charcoal and pastel, and says the fine texture grips pigment.

Look elsewhere if: you want hard covers on a big pad. The Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook has hard front and back covers.

Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14 vs similar picks

  • Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14

    Size
    11 x 14 in
    Sheets
    100
    Binding
    Wire, micro-perforated
    Media
    Graphite, charcoal, pastel

    Choose it for: Tear-out sheets for class work

  • Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook

    Size
    11 x 14 in
    Sheets
    100
    Binding
    Top spiral, hard covers
    Media
    Graphite, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels

    Choose it for: Hard covers for lap drawing

  • Strathmore 400 Hardbound Sketch Journal

    Size
    8.5 x 11.5 in
    Sheets
    192 pages
    Binding
    Hardbound
    Media
    Graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel

    Choose it for: A bound book for practice

Before you buy

  • Strathmore lists graphite, charcoal, pastel and other dry media. Ink is not named, so for heavy ink work choose a paper that lists it.
  • At 11 x 14 inches, check it fits your bag or portfolio before you plan to carry it.
  • The listing does not give a paper weight in pounds or gsm.

Frequently asked questions about the Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14

What is the Strathmore 400 sketch pad used for?
Figure drawing, illustration and character design in graphite, charcoal, pastel and other dry media.
Can you tear sheets out of the Strathmore 400 sketch pad cleanly?
Yes. The sheets are micro-perforated so they come out true to size.
Is the Strathmore 400 sketch pad good for ink?
The listing does not name ink. It intends the paper for graphite, charcoal, pastel and other dry media.
How many sheets are in the Strathmore 400 sketch pad 11 x 14?
100 sheets.
Does the Strathmore 400 sketch pad have a hard back?
Yes. It has a chipboard backing and a wire binding.

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