Strathmore STR- 50 Sheet Tape Bound Calligraphy Pad, 8.5 by 11", White

I like the feel, texture, size, creamy color and thickness of this paper. It takes a variety of ink types, from dip to Pilot Parallel Pen ink. I rarely get any bleed through or feathering using a variety of pens and ink. When using this for practice I often can use both sides, it's that thick. Another reviewer termed this "thin paper", I totally disagree with that, finding it to be a great weight, good enough for making cards or other creative endeavors. Depending on pen and ink occasionally there can be some scratching of the nib on the paper, I've seen that most using a dip pen. My only quibble with this paper is the way it's bound into the pad, I wish it were spiral bound. When you remove a piece it is difficult to get a nice straight edge on the top. As practice paper I like this much more than the spiral bound Rhodia paper, which costs much more for a smaller sheet, although it does have lines and dots to help letter consistency. I like the Strathmore size much more than the quite small Rhodia. As I get further into learning Calligraphy, and term myself an intermediate, I find I don't need to depend on dots and lines. I'm now able to write a straight line as long as I'm sitting in good position (I do still need to work on consistent letter size). If I'm really trying to keep all my letters consistent in size and in a very straight line it's easy enough to draw some lines on it. All in all, for the price, I'm very satisfied with this paper.

Bought this to use for real ink calligraphy writing. The papers are nice and thick, it doesn't bleed or rip. I love that it has very light lines, which helps a lot. Great quality paper

makes a Great for an Writer or Artist in that Field

Bought for a special person who wanted to try his hand at calligraphy. He enjoyed it & worked at getting the letters just right. Highly recommend.

Good quality ink pen paper.

Great pad of practice paper for my Lettering. Only with it was lined! Smooth white paper. Colors show up nicely. I haven't had any bleed through with my calligraphy pens so far.

I have a pen pal group and this is the best paper you could buy for writing! Get it and enjoy!

Excelente producto. Excelente servicio de entrega.

Good product not ideal for nib.

Es un papel excelente para caligrafía. Creí que se iba a correr la tinta o sangraría sí usaba mi Parallel Pen Pilot 3.8 mm e incluso cargué un poco más de tinta por accidente y no sangró. Fue satisfactorio saber que por fin di con el papel adecuado. Es un buen precio, más barato que una opalina normal o casi al mismo precio por hoja. Lo recomiendo.

Excellent quality same paper I used to write on when I first learned calligraphy.

Gostei muito do produto, atendeu a expectativa, muito bom pra quem quer começar a desenhar

Beautiful thick paper. Doesn't bleed at all. Captures ink wonderfully