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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 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

$32.40
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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

$32.40
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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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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

$99.95
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$79.95
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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 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape
HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait Sold out

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

$93.85
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$79.77
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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 BETA Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 270gsm
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STILLMAN & BIRN Delta Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 270gsm

$71.95
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This is the same DELTA paper as in the Stillman & Birn DELTA hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made thi...

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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

$74.95
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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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STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Sketchbook - Softcover - Square (7.5 x 7.5" / 19 x 19 cm) - 270gsm - 26 Sheets
STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Sketchbook - Softcover - Square (7.5 x 7.5" / 19 x 19 cm) - 270gsm - 26 Sheets
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STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Sketchbook - Softcover - Square (7.5 x 7.5" / 19 x 19 cm) - 270gsm - 26 Sheets

$66.00
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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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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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$59.95
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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 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

$69.95
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$59.46
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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 DELTA Sketchbook - Hardbound
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STILLMAN & BIRN Delta Hard Cover Sketchbook - A5 (5.5 x 8.5") - 270gsm

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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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Stillman & Birn ALPHA Sketchbook - Spiral Bound - 6x8 inch
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STILLMAN & BIRN Alpha Hard Cover Sketchbook - Spiral - (6 x 8"/15.2 x 20.3cm) - 150gsm

$60.00
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$54.95
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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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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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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Landscape
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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Landscape

$59.95
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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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FABRIANO Thread Sewn Watercolour Notebook - 300gsm - 25% Cotton - A5 - 25 Sheets
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FABRIANO Thread Sewn Watercolour Notebook - Cold Press - 200gsm - 25% Cotton - AA - Landscape - 30 Sheets

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This thread sewn landscape, hardcover watercolour book contain 30 sheets of 200gsm, acid-free, 25% cotton, cold press (CP) paper. The paper is FSC ...

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

$49.95
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$39.95
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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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$49.95
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$39.95
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$39.95
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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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$39.95

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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$48.33
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$39.95
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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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$49.95
$39.95
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$39.95

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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$49.95
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$49.95
$39.95
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$39.95
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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)

$24.95
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$17.95
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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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