Strathmore 460-55 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 140 LB Cold Press, 5.5x8, 22 Sheets , White

Just started to use this pad and found that it holds water well. Has not buckled and the picture I was painting I used quite a bit of water on. My paint did not change color when dry.

Better than expected.

I am really enjoying this visual journal, which in reality is just a spiral-bound sketchbook with a sturdy cover. The quality of the paper is nice, and overall I have no complaints.

Love this journal for doodling. Never have trouble with smudging with different pens and really like the thick paper.

Excellent quality cardstock within- takes wet very well and all other media i use. Gelatos - acrylics- mod podge - collage paper use- fabric gems etc etc. Under front cover is lovely dark brown marled effect cover front and back. Thick cardboard and very glossy making work durable and safe. I have had other notable brands before as large art journal but this is the best so far. I love the ring binder as central binding as it gives work a flat base either side to use both sides of the paper. LOVE IT and you will too......pricey but then so are all the others of note.

good watercolor paper, hard covers lets you prop book up

I use it a sketch book, also allows you to use alcohol based markers in it without much worry of destroying the paper,

As described

I’ve been practicing watercolor for 2 years now and tried several sketchbooks and watercolor papers. This is by far the worst compared to those I’ve tried: Canson XL, Paul Rubens, Arches, and Ohuhu. It’s not suited for washes, layers, or even watercolor. It handled Gouache ok. I would not recommend for beginners because they would be very disappointed in their results and may give up their watercolor journey.

it is nice and thick, wish it came in smooth/hot press so I could practice better