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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 (300gsm) - Insta Square (8.25 x 8.25" / 21 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - 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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CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook (Black) - Rough Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 20 x 20cm - 20 Sheets

CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 20 x 20cm - 20 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE. 100% cotton rag. Acid free. Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy. Available in rough ...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook (Kraft) - Rough Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 20 x 20cm - 20 Sheets

CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough 300gsm - 100% Cotton - 20 x 20cm - 20 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE. 100% cotton rag. Acid free. Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy. Available in rough ...

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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour HC Sketchbook - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 40 pages - A4 Portrait

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Winsor & Newton Hard Bound Watercolour Visual Journals contain artist quality, 100% cotton, acid free, cold-pressed (medium texture) watercolou...

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FONTAINE Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A5 - 20 Sheets

CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A5 - 20 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE. 100% cotton rag. Acid free. Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy. Available in rough ...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook (Kraft) - Rough Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A4 - 20 Sheets

CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A4 - 20 Sheets

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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE. 100% cotton rag. Acid free. Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy. Available in rough ...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - A5 Landscape (13 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - A5 Landscape (13 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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CANSON Spiral Art Book - Cold Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A5 Landscape - 40 Pages

CANSON (Saunders Waterford) Spiral Art Book - Cold Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A5 Landscape - 40 Pages

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A watercolour sketchbook with beautiful 100% cotton Saunders Waterford paper. 100% cotton rag. Acid free. Available cold press surface only. Spiral...

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CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook (Kraft) - Rough Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A5 - 20 Sheets

CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A5 - 20 Sheets

$59.95
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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE. 100% cotton rag. Acid free. Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy. Available in rough ...

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CANSON Spiral Art Book - Cold Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A5 Landscape - 40 Pages

CANSON (Montval) Spiral Art Book - Cold Press - 300gsm - 20 x 20cm - 48 Pages

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Ideal for watercolour - Cold pressed - Weight:  300 gsm - 48 pages / 24 sheets - FSC®  certification Made in United Kingdom.  

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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour HC Sketchbook - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 40 pages - A5 Landscape

$52.50
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Winsor & Newton Hard Bound Watercolour Visual Journals contain artist quality, 100% cotton, acid free, cold-pressed (medium texture) watercolou...

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SEA WHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook With Case - 140gsm - 70 pages - A5

RHODIA Touch - Double Accordion Watercolour Book (100% Cotton, 300gsm CP) - 24 Pages - A5 Portrait

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Hard cover sketchbook. Accordion style with two arms of 12 pages each. 100% cotton, 300gsm. Acid free and pH neutral. Approximate size is 14.8 x 21cm.

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SEA WHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook With Case - 140gsm - 70 pages - A5

RHODIA Touch - Double Accordion Watercolour Book (100% Cotton, 300gsm CP) - 32 Pages - A6 Portrait

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Hard cover sketchbook. Accordion style with two arms of 16 pages each. 100% cotton, 300gsm. Acid free and pH neutral.  

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Grand Portrait (10.5 x 8.25" / 27 x 21cm) - Grey Linen
HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Grand Portrait (10.5 x 8.25" / 27 x 21cm) - Grey Linen
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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - 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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FONTAINE Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough Press - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A4 - 20 Sheets
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CLAIREFONTAINE Travel Watercolour Sketchbook - Rough 300gsm - 100% Cotton - A4 (21 x 29.7cm) - 20 Sheets

$84.00
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$69.95
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Professional grade watercolour paper from CLAIREFONTAINE. 100% cotton rag. Acid free. Internal sizing to keep pigment vibrancy. Available in rough ...

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HAHNEMUHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - A5
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HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - A5

$77.79
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$59.95
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A concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard. Heavy 300gsm weight and with su...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Portrait (5.5 x 8.25" / 14 x 21cm) - Grey Linen
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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - A5 Portrait (5.5 x 8.25" / 14 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

$69.95
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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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HAHNEMUHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - Square (14 x 14cm)
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HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - Square (14 x 14cm)

$69.32
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$54.95
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A concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard.Heavy 300gsm weight cold press p...

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HAHNEMUHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - A5
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HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - A6

$48.33
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$39.95
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A concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard. Heavy 300gsm weight and with su...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Pocket Panorama (9 x 21cm) - Grey Linen
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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Pocket Panorama (9 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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HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - Square (5 x 5cm)
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HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - Square (5 x 5cm)

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This is a mini version of the concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard. Hea...

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