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Papers built to handle wet media

As your pens move beyond writing into sketching and painting, the paper starts to matter just as much as the tool itself. Wet media needs a surface that can handle more liquid without feathering, warping or breaking down.

Strength comes from paper weight, surface sizing and fibre type. For fountain pens and ink, we generally recommend 150–200gsm paper. For watercolour, 250gsm+ gives better durability and control.

Choose cold press paper to emphasise texture and pigment movement, or smooth hot press paper for detailed work and fine line pens. Spiral bindings are practical for travel and quick studies, while stitched bindings are better for double page spreads.

Popular choices for fountain pen sketching include Stillman & Birn Alpha softcovers and Global Hand-Book. Watercolour sketchbooks with cotton paper take longer to dry, providing more time to adjust your work.

For a deeper comparison of surfaces, sizing and texture, explore our blog guide to sketchbooks and wet media papers.

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - Grand Portrait (10.5 x 8.25" / 27 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - Grand Portrait (10.5 x 8.25" / 27 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

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Bound in natural linen, these three new journals offer watercolorists an attractive and practical option for travel painting. Inside are 60 pages o...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - Insta Square (8.25 x 8.25" / 21 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

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Bound in natural linen, these three new journals offer watercolorists an attractive and practical option for travel painting. Inside are 60 pages o...

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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A4 Landscape

HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A4 Landscape

$69.95
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$59.95
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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality 200gsm weight paper, with surface sizing to handle all wet techniques. Fine grain te...

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HAHNEMUHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait
HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait

HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait

$59.95
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$54.95
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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE.High quality 200gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle wet techniques.Fine gra...

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FABRIANO Venezia Journal - 200gsm

FABRIANO Venezia Journal - Natural Grain - 200gsm - 15 x 23cm (6 x 9") - 48 sheets

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These elegant journals contain 48 sheets (96 pages) of 200gsm Academia paper. Ideal for drawing, sketching and light washes. The texture on the cov...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - (5.25 x 8.25" / 13.3 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - A5 Portrait (5.5 x 8.25" / 14 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

$49.95
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Bound in natural linen, these three new journals offer watercolorists an attractive and practical option for travel painting. Inside are 60 pages o...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - Large Landscape (13 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - A5 Landscape (13 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

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$39.95
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$39.95

Bound in natural linen, these three new journals offer watercolorists an attractive and practical option for travel painting. Inside are 60 pages o...

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$39.95
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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Landscape A5

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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Portrait A5

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Portrait A5

$39.95 - $39.95
$39.95
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$39.95

Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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$39.95
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FABRIANO Venezia Journal - 200gsm

FABRIANO Venezia Journal - Natural Grain - 200gsm - 10 x 15cm (4 x 6") - 48 sheets

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$34.95

These elegant journals contain 48 sheets (96 pages) of 200gsm Academia paper. Ideal for drawing, sketching and light washes. The texture on the cov...

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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape

HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape

$35.95
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$33.95
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$33.95

A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality 200gsm weight paper, with surface sizing to handle all wet techniques. Fine grain te...

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$33.95
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HAHNEMUHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait
HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait

HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait

$35.95
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$33.95
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$33.95

A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality 200gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle wet techniques. Fine g...

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$33.95
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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - Pocket Panorama (9 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (200gsm) - Pocket Panorama (9 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

$36.95
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$29.95
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$29.95

Bound in natural linen, these three new journals offer watercolorists an attractive and practical option for travel painting. Inside are 60 pages o...

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$36.95
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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Landscape
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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Landscape

$59.95
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$54.95
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$54.95

A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE.High quality 200gsm weight paper, with surface sizing to handle all wet techniques.Fine grain text...

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HAHNEMUHLE Toned (Tan) Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Square
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HAHNEMUEHLE Toned Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Square - Tan

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE.High quality 200gsm weight paper, with surface sizing to handle all wet techniques.Fine grain text...

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FABRIANO Thread Sewn Watercolour Notebook - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - A5 - 25 Sheets
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FABRIANO Thread Sewn Watercolour Notebook - Cold Press - 200gsm - 25% Cotton - AA - Landscape - 30 Sheets

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This thread sewn landscape, hardcover watercolour book contain 30 sheets of 200gsm, acid-free, 25% cotton, cold press (CP) paper. The paper is FSC ...

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