Strathmore 300 Series Wire Bound Sketch Pad 9x12
- Paper Weight: 50
- Paper Finish: Matte
- Sheet Count: 100
- Material Type: Paper
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable, no-frills sketch pad for practice and classroom use, generous at 100 sheets but too light for wet media.
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ASIN: B0027ACAPYModel: P350-9Category: Sketchbooks & Notebooks
Overview
A wire-bound 9 x 12 inch sketch pad from Strathmore's 300 Series, holding 100 sheets of lightly textured 50 lb paper for pencil, charcoal, and dry media practice.
The 50 lb weight sits on the lighter end for sketch paper, built for volume practice rather than finished work in wet media. Strathmore markets the 300 Series toward classroom and student use, and the wire binding lets pages fold flat or tear out cleanly. At 100 sheets, it holds enough pages for a semester of daily studies without needing a second pad soon.
- 100 sheets of 50 lb paper
- 9 x 12 inch page size
- Wire-bound, lies flat or folds back
- Lightly textured surface for dry media
Who it's for
Students and casual sketchers doing pencil, charcoal, or ink studies who want a large page count at a low price. Not built for watercolor or heavy wet media, where the 50 lb paper will buckle.
Pros and cons
- 100 sheets at 9x12 inches for extended practice
- Wire binding lies flat or folds back
- Lightly textured surface suits graphite, charcoal, and ink
- 50 lb paper is too light for watercolor
Performance notes
The lightly textured surface takes graphite, charcoal, and ink without excessive tooth, and the wire binding lets the pad lie flat or fold back on itself for sketching in tight spaces. At 50 lb, the paper is thin enough that wet media will show through or buckle, so it performs best for dry media and quick studies rather than finished paintings.
Specifications
| Brand | Strathmore |
|---|---|
| Model | P350-9 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 50 |
| Item Weight | 1.39 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 12 × 9 inches |
| Paper Dimensions | 9 × 12 inches |
| Package Size Name | 100 Sheets |
| Construction & materials | |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | No warranty. |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 100 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Wire Binding |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching |
| Item Type Name | Pad, Wire Binding |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use watercolor in the Strathmore 300 Series sketch pad?
Not well; at 50 lb, the paper is on the light side and better suited to pencil, charcoal, and ink than wet media.
How many sheets are in the Strathmore 300 Series 9x12 sketch pad?
It holds 100 sheets of lightly textured paper.
Does the Strathmore 300 Series pad lie flat when open?
Yes, the wire binding lets pages lie flat or fold back for sketching on the go.