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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 - A6 Portrait

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

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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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Stillman & Birn ALPHA Sketchbook - Hardbound - A6 Portrait (4 x 6" / 10.2 x 15.2 cm) - 150gsm

STILLMAN & BIRN Alpha Hard Cover Sketchbook - A6 Portrait (4 x 6" / 10.2 x 15.2 cm) - 150gsm

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Only Stillman & Birn offers a sketchbook system that gives artists the choice of paper weight, shade, and surface type best suited to their spe...

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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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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

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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 - A6 Portrait

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

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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 g...

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Stillman & Birn EPSILON Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait

STILLMAN & BIRN Epsilon Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" / 8.9 x 14 cm) - 150gsm

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This is the same Epsilon paper as in the Stillman & Birn Epsilon hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Drawing Sketchbook - Pocket Portrait (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 9.5cm) - Black Cloth

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Drawing Sketchbook (~130gsm) - Pocket Portrait (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 9.5cm) - Ivory Black Cloth

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This is a great sketchbook for dry media including pencil, pen, markers, pen & ink. Will also accept light watercolour without buckling the pap...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Drawing Sketchbook - Pocket Landscape (3.5 x 5.5" / 9 x 14cm) - Black Cloth

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Drawing Sketchbook (~130gsm) - Pocket Landscape (3.5 x 5.5" / 9 x 14cm) - Black Cloth

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This is a great sketchbook for dry media including pencil, pen, markers, pen & ink. Will also accept light watercolour without buckling the pap...

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Stillman & Birn ALPHA Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape

STILLMAN & BIRN Alpha Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 8.9 cm) - 150gsm

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This is the same Alpha paper as in the Stillman & Birn Alpha hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made thi...

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Stillman & Birn ALPHA Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait

STILLMAN & BIRN Alpha Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" / 8.9 x 14 cm) - 150gsm

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This is the same Alpha paper as in the Stillman & Birn Alpha hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made thi...

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STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" /8.9 x 14 cm) - 270gsm

STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" /8.9 x 14 cm) - 270gsm

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This is the same BETA paper as in the Stillman & Birn BETA hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made this ...

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Stillman & Birn BETA Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" /14 x 8.9 cm) - 270gsm

STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" /14 x 8.9 cm) - 270gsm

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This is the same BETA paper as in the Stillman & Birn BETA hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made this ...

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Stillman & Birn ZETA Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 8.9 cm) - 270gsm

STILLMAN & BIRN Zeta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 8.9 cm) - 270gsm

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This is the same ZETA paper as in the Stillman & Birn Zeta hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made this ...

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Stillman & Birn ZETA Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" / 8.9 x 14 cm) - 270gsm

STILLMAN & BIRN Zeta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" / 8.9 x 14 cm) - 270gsm

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This is the same ZETA paper as in the Stillman & Birn Zeta hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made this ...

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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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Stillman & Birn EPSILON Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape

STILLMAN & BIRN Epsilon Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 8.9 cm) - 150gsm

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This is the same Epsilon paper as in the Stillman & Birn Epsilon hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made...

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HAHNEMUHLE Nostalgie Sketchbook - 190gsm - 80 pages - A5 Portrait

HAHNEMUEHLE Nostalgie Sketchbook - 190gsm - 80 pages - A6 Portrait

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A premium sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality 190gsm weight paper, with an almost smooth surface suitable for pen and ink. Natural white colou...

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HAHNEMUHLE Nostalgie Sketchbook - 190gsm - 80 pages - A6 Landscape

HAHNEMUEHLE Nostalgie Sketchbook - 190gsm - 80 pages - A6 Landscape

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A premium sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality190gsm weight paper, with an almost smooth surface suitable for pen and ink. Natural white colour...

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Traveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A6 Portrait - Plain MD Paper White

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This card bound notebook is made with the classic blank (plain) MD paper in white. Made in Japan, Approx 80gsm, Cellulose paper, white colour.  Dim...

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Traveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A6 Portrait - Paper Pocket

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This notebook has a pocket on every page, making it convenient for carrying around all the paper items you collect on your travels, such as maps an...

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ROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - A6 Portrait (9 x 14 cm)

ROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - A6 Portrait (9 x 14 cm)

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80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...

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ROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - A6 Portrait (9 x 14 cm)

ROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - A6 Portrait (9 x 14 cm) - Red

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80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...

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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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INSKRIBE Hard Cover Sketchbook - Medium Grain - 150gsm - Landscape Short A6 (153 x 110mm)

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150g ivory coloured paper with quality hardbound cover. Medium grain, acid free paper, made in part from sustainable sources making it eco friendly...

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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

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

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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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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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