Paper For Drawing

[Charles Skinner]

I may want to start some "pen art," --- abstract of course ----- and would like to know a good paper for this, perhaps about 5 by 8 inches.

 

C. S.

[migo984]

You won't go wrong with Stillman and Birn Epsilon paper. It comes in various paper sizes in very good quality sketchbooks.. I think loose sheets are available in some art shops too.

 

Epsilon is a smooth paper intended for pen and ink work, washes, watercolours etc. I use it with fountain pens and it is excellent.

 

This is a link to a UK supplier but it is an American product so is easily sourced in the US if you are based there.

 

http://www.jacksonsart.com/Brands-A-Z_All_Brands-Stillman_and_Birn-Stillman_and_Birn_Epsilon_Ivory_Smooth_Sketchbook/c2200_1044_34017_34022/p57147/Stillman_&_Birn_:_Epsilon_Sketchbook_5.5_x_8.5in_Hardbound_150gsm_-_Natural_White_Smooth/product_info.html

Edited August 10, 2014 by migo984

[amcityink]

Stillman & Birn Zeta Series, my personal favorite, it's thick (180lb) but you can draw on both sides, no problem, ... or you can go with Smooth Bristol, 100 lb.... something like the Strartmore 300 - 500 series.

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i too have been looking for some good fountain pen paper for drawing

iv been looking at tomoe river and clairfontaine triomphe...

can anyone tell me if these are viable for drawing?

[Tas]

You won't go wrong with Stillman and Birn Epsilon paper. It comes in various paper sizes in very good quality sketchbooks.. I think loose sheets are available in some art shops too.

 

Epsilon is a smooth paper intended for pen and ink work, washes, watercolours etc. I use it with fountain pens and it is excellent.

 

This is a link to a UK supplier but it is an American product so is easily sourced in the US if you are based there.

 

http://www.jacksonsart.com/Brands-A-Z_All_Brands-Stillman_and_Birn-Stillman_and_Birn_Epsilon_Ivory_Smooth_Sketchbook/c2200_1044_34017_34022/p57147/Stillman_&_Birn_:_Epsilon_Sketchbook_5.5_x_8.5in_Hardbound_150gsm_-_Natural_White_Smooth/product_info.html

 

Couldn't agree more . . .

 

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[yannori]

I ove the Stillman and Birn Zeta paper for mixed media type projects. It doesn't feather my FPs but it still accepts watercolor. The whole line of Stillman and Birn is pretty damn good though.