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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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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A5 Landscape
HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - 19.5 x 19.5cm Square

HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - 19.5 x 19.5cm Square

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Master A4 - Denim

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Bril...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Master A4 - Forest Green

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Bril...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Master A4 - Lilac

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Bril...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Master A4 - Sage

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Bril...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Master A4 - Black

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Bril...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Square (225 x 225mm) - Black

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Brill...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Square (225 x 225mm) - Forest green

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Brill...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Square (225 x 225mm) - Lilac

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Brill...

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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait

HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait

$56.95
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$48.41
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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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HAHNEMUEHLE Travel Journal (140gsm) - Hard Cover - A5 - Landscape
HAHNEMUEHLE Travel Journal (140gsm) - Hard Cover - A5 - Landscape

HAHNEMUEHLE Travel Journal (140gsm) - Hard Cover - A5 (13.5 x 21cm) - Landscape

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A good quality notebook that is great for capturing notes or sketches on the run.Acid free 140gsm paper, inside a classic hard cover binding with e...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Landscape (A5) - Black

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Brill...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Landscape (A5) - Denim

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Bril...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Landscape (A5) - Port Red

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Bril...

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HAHNEMUHLE Travel Booklets (140gsm) - A5 - 2 Pack

HAHNEMUEHLE Travel Booklets (140gsm) - A5 - 2 Pack

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A cahier style notebook that is great for capturing notes or quick sketches on the run.Lovely 140gsm paper, inside a heavy kraft cover.40 pages per...

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HAHNEMUEHLE Sketch & Note Booklet (125gsm) - A6 - 2 Pack - Red/Orange

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Cahier style sketchbook booklet with 40 pages of 125gsm paper.  Full-grain natural-white paper for drawings with dry media or writing notes with in...

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HAHNEMUEHLE Sketch & Note Booklet (125gsm) - A6 - 2 Pack - Grey/Pink

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Cahier style sketchbook booklet with 40 pages of 125gsm paper.  Full-grain natural-white paper for drawings with dry media or writing notes with in...

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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape
HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait
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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait

$93.85
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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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LEUCHTTURM1917 Sketchbook - Master A4 - Port Red

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The same high quality binding as LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks but with heavier, whiter paper, designed for sketching with dry media: 150gsm paper Brill...

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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait
HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - 14 x 14cm Square
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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - 14 x 14cm Square

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape
HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape
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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape

$56.95
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$48.41
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$48.41

A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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HAHNEMUHLE Travel Booklets (140gsm) - A6 - 2 Pack
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HAHNEMUEHLE Travel Booklets (140gsm) - Small A6 (9x14cm) - 2 Pack

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A cahier style notebook that is great for capturing notes or quick sketches on the run. Lovely 140gsm paper, inside a heavy kraft cover. 40 pages p...

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