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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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Traveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - Photo File

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Every page is designed as a file for storing photos and other items. It can hold up to 24 large photos or postcards.Specifications: Inner page: Pho...

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Traveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - 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 - B6 Landscape - 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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Traveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - Window Envelope

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This notebook features window envelopes on every page. Store postcards, photos, tickets, and more inside and you can look back through them like an...

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FIELD NOTES Streetscapes Sketchbook - Los Angeles + Chicago - Set of 2 - Pocket Plus (10.8 x 16.5cm) - Plain pages

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Our first idea for the Spring 2023 Limited Edition revolved around urban architecture, and the juxtaposition of new and old styles in large America...

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FIELD NOTES Streetscapes Sketchbook - New York + Miami - Set of 2 - Pocket Plus (10.8 x 16.5cm) - Plain pages

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Our first idea for the Spring 2023 Limited Edition revolved around urban architecture, and the juxtaposition of new and old styles in large America...

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Traveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - Watercolour Paper

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This card bound notebook is made with water-resistant, vibrant watercolor paper. It's perfect for watercolors, pencil and pen sketches, and even ph...

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