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Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18 Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18 Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18 Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18

Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18"x24" Tape Bound, 50 Sheets

Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18 Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18 Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18 Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18
$ 16.99

Score By Feature

Based on 673 ratings
Value for money
7.86
Sturdiness
5.76

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Product Description

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Natural-toned newsprint on a medium-weight, smooth surface.
Great for learning how to draw dry with a graphite pencil and practicing with colored pencils.
Each package contains 50 sheets.
18" x 24" in size.
Made in the United States; acid-free

Questions & Answers

Not your personal impressions of the texture, but whether you see "Smooth" Newsprint printed on the cover of the pad. What exactly is it, exactly?

Regardless of the image posted, this is "SMOOTH" newsprint.

Although the title refers to smooth newsprint paper, the image depicts a rough surface. Is this a pad with a slick surface?

It has a slick finish. This is not a product I would recommend.

Is it correct to assume that if a pad is labeled and sold as used, the pages have already been written on, or that the pad was previously owned but not used?

I purchased one that had not been written on and had no missing pages when I purchased it used.

Is this a slick or a textured surface? Rough is written on the pad in the photo. ?

It has some texture. Unlike typing paper, it is not smooth.

Selected User Reviews For Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad, Smooth 18"x24" Tape Bound, 50 Sheets

Newsprint is what it's called
5/5

It's every bit as thrilling as the title suggests. Newsprint is the type of paper used. You doodle on it, then toss it away. Yes, it's as thrilling as it sounds. br>5 stars for the fact that it is - a piece of newsprint br>I'm going to have to take a deep breath and relax.

Emmy Whitaker
Emmy Whitaker
| Jan 17, 2021
Amazon sent me a damaged package
3/5

This isn't meant to be a scathing assessment of Strathmore. They produce excellent paper, and I particularly enjoy their smooth newsprint. However, Amazon does not properly store them, and many of them have been damaged by light, moisture, bending, wrinkling, or crushing.

Haylee Trevino
Haylee Trevino
| Dec 25, 2021
I was extremely dissatisfied with the product because it was damaged
3/5

This was purchased for my art class, and I paid for expedited shipping because I needed it by Tuesday. It arrived shattered, with one corner bent and the front cover and several pages ripped. I'm not happy at all.

Wesley Weber
Wesley Weber
| May 14, 2021
Excellent value for money
4/5

These are ideal for drawing charcoal figures and portraits. The true value is in the "smooth" texture. It aids in the application of soft edges, which appear grainy and unappealing on medium or rough surfaces. Be careful not to tear the paper away from the pad if you fold the pages over too quickly.

Yaretzi Dean
Yaretzi Dean
| Oct 01, 2021
The exterior had been harmed
4/5

I needed this for school, so I was overjoyed when it arrived ahead of schedule. When it did arrive, however, the yellow cover corners were torn and filthy. Furthermore, the spine was not fully secured. It had to be glued back to the cardboard, but the newsprint papers inside were not damaged as badly. Only the very ends have been scuffed. Despite its poor condition, I will not return it because I need it and there is no time to replace it. I'm relieved to find out that the inside papers are still usable.

Korbyn Weaver
Korbyn Weaver
| Feb 04, 2021
Damaged by moisture
3/5

This paper has been exposed to moisture or has been stored in an inefficient manner. The paper is wrinkled and the binding end has buckled.

Adonis Adams
Adonis Adams
| Jul 16, 2021
It does exactly what it says it will
4/5

This is what I bought for my life drawing class, and it's great. It's quite tall, and the pages are quite thin, so it's quite thin in terms of thickness. The pages, on the other hand, rip easily, especially if you only want to remove one or two pages. Overall, it's a good value and serves its purpose well.

Jabari Hess
Jabari Hess
| Jan 16, 2021
For artists, this is a must-have item
5/5

This item was well-packaged and arrived on time, which is important because these pads are prone to crease. Everything was exactly as described. Thanks!.

Naomi Bauer
Naomi Bauer
| Feb 22, 2021

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