Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Bristol Paper Pad 11x14
- Paper Weight: 100
- Paper Finish: Smooth
- Sheet Count: 20
- Material Type: Paper
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable smooth bristol pad for finished linework in pen, ink, or marker, best paired with a separate sketch pad for rough drafts since the sheet count here is limited.
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ASIN: B0027ACP0OModel: P342-11Category: Sketchbooks & Notebooks
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Overview
A tape-bound pad of smooth, heavyweight bristol paper meant for finished pen, ink, and marker work rather than loose pencil sketching. The 100lb/270gsm surface is built to take fine detail cleanly.
Bristol at this weight and smoothness behaves differently from a general sketchbook page: it resists feathering under ink and holds a crisp marker edge instead of soaking color into visible fibers. It is acid free, so finished pieces are meant to hold up over time rather than yellow. Twenty sheets per pad is a modest count, worth factoring in if the plan is a large body of work.
- 100lb / 270gsm smooth bristol stock
- Built for pen, ink, mechanical drawing, airbrush, and marker
- 20 sheets, tape bound
- Acid free, made in the USA
Who it's for
Illustrators, pen and ink artists, and marker or airbrush users wanting a smooth, sturdy surface for finished pieces. Not suited to anyone doing heavy watercolor washes or wanting a toothy surface for graphite and pastel.
Pros and cons
- Smooth surface holds fine pen and marker detail
- Heavy enough to resist bleed-through and buckling
- Acid free for lasting artwork
- Made in the USA
- Only 20 sheets per pad
- Smooth finish gives little tooth for graphite or pastel
- Not intended for heavy wet media like watercolor washes
Performance notes
The heavy 100lb/270gsm stock resists buckling and bleed-through under ink and marker, while the smooth finish keeps fine pen lines and airbrush edges crisp instead of feathering into the paper. Being acid free, sheets are made to resist yellowing over time.
Specifications
| Brand | Strathmore |
|---|---|
| Model | P342-11 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 100 |
| Item Weight | 1.39 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 14 × 11 inches |
| Paper Dimensions | 11 × 14 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Paper Finish | Smooth |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 20 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 20 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Smooth |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing |
| Item Type Name | 300 Series Bristol |
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Frequently asked questions
What weight is Strathmore 300 series bristol paper?
100 lb / 270 gsm, a heavy stock meant for finished linework rather than casual sketching.
What media suits this paper best?
Pen and ink, mechanical drawing, airbrush, and marker, according to the smooth surface it's built with.
How many sheets are in the pad?
20 sheets, tape bound at the top.