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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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STILLMAN & BIRN Nova Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 150gsm - Beige

STILLMAN & BIRN Nova Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 150gsm - Beige

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This is the same as the Alpha paper except that it is toned for mixed media.Contains 150gsm, medium grained, beige paper. We have always favouried ...

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

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

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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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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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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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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook (Black Cover) - 350gsm - 20 Sheets - A4

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook (Black Cover) - 350gsm - 20 Sheets - A4

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Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 350gsm, acid free paper wit...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm - 140 Pages - XL
SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm - 140 Pages - XL

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm (Sized) - 140 Pages - Landscape - XL (19 x 25cm)

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Hardbound sketchbook in landscape with 140gsm All-media cartridge paper sized for extra wet strength. Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink,...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook - 225gsm - 20 Sheets - A4

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Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 225gsm, acid free paper wit...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON CupCycling Art Cahier - 140gsm - 40 Pages - A4 - Blue

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Eco Spiral Sketchbook (CupCycling) - 140gsm (Sized) - 100 Pages - A5 Landscape - Blue

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Cahier style sketchbook made with recycled coffee cups.Attractive blue CupCycling cover (80% recycled using reclaimed coffee cups).40 pages of 140g...

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STILLMAN & BIRN Nova Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 150gsm - Black
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STILLMAN & BIRN Nova Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 150gsm - Black Paper

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This is the same as the Alpha paper except that it is toned for mixed media.Contains 150gsm, medium grained, grey paper. We have always favouried t...

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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)

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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 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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STILLMAN & BIRN Nova Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait A5 (5.5 x 8.5" / 14.0 x 21.6cm) - 150gsm - Grey

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This is the same as the Alpha paper except that it is toned for mixed media. Contains 150gsm, medium grained, grey paper. We have always favouried ...

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HAHNEMUHLE Cappuccino Book (120gsm) - A5 - Light Brown Paper
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HAHNEMUEHLE 'The Cappuccino Book' Sketchbook (120gsm) - A5 - Light Brown Paper

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Quality threadbound hard cover sketchbook from HAHNEMUEHLE.Smooth 120gsm paper in light brown.Acid free. 80 pages.Ribbon bookmark.A5.Non-absorbing ...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm - 140 Pages - XL
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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm (Sized) - 140 Pages - XL (25 x 19cm)

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Hardbound sketchbook with 140gsm All-media cartridge paper sized for extra wet strength. Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketch...

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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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CLAIREFONTAINE Flying Spirit Sketchbook - 90gsm - 100 pages - Square (10.5 x 10.5cm)
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CLAIREFONTAINE Flying Spirit Sketchbook - 90gsm - 100 pages - Square (10.5 x 10.5cm) - Single

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From French paper company Clairefontaine, cute little drawing sketchbook, in square format. Heavy, black card cover, with square corners (not round...

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