Smooth or Vellum Surface
A reliable, heavyweight 100 lb. Bristol designed for finished artwork and clean, professional results.
Strathmore’s 300 Series Bristol provides a stiff, durable working surface that does not require mounting, making it ideal for illustration, design, and detailed drawing.
Each tape‑bound pad contains 20 acid‑free white sheets in your choice of Smooth or Vellum surface, allowing artists to select the perfect texture for their medium and style.
Smooth Surface — Ideal for Ink & Markers
SKU: SM342‑9 — 9×12, 20 Sheets — $9.50
The Smooth surface offers an ultra‑refined finish for crisp, controlled lines.
Perfect for:
- Pen & ink
- Technical pens
- Fine liners
- Markers
- Airbrush
- Graphic and comic illustration
- Ink sits cleanly on top of the sheet, producing sharp edges and high‑contrast detail.
Vellum Surface — Ideal for Pencil & Dry Media
SKU: SS109BR — 9×12, 20 Sheets — $9.50
The Vellum surface features a soft, lightly textured tooth that grips dry media beautifully.
Excellent for:
- Graphite
- Colored pencil
- Charcoal (light use)
- Conte
- Expressive tonal drawing
- The gentle texture supports layering, blending, and finished artwork with a traditional drawing feel.
Key Features (Both Surfaces)
- Heavyweight 100 lb. Bristol
- Smooth = ink, markers, technical drawing
- Vellum = pencil, colored pencil, dry media
- Stiff, durable sheet for finished artwork
- Tape‑bound for clean sheet removal
- Acid‑free
- 20 sheets per pad
- 9×12 size






