Strathmore 460-55 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal
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Overall Feedback:
94% positive
90% found the perfect tooth and absorbency, while 10% had issues with paper buckling
I find the paper to have poor absorbency and it does not allow the movement and flow I expect from it.
87% appreciated minimal bleed and feathering, but 13% experienced excessive spreading
For watercolors, it is better to use absorbent and heavy paper as they tend to run badly on smooth vellum paper.
I am having a negative experience with the markers bleeding across the page in a way they never did before.
92% liked the size and thickness
The size and thickness of the paper is perfect for line and wash technique or straight watercolor painting.
The Graphic Diary has 44 pages and a thickness of 300 grams.
The sheet is thick enough to paint on both sides.
91% praised the smooth surface texture
The paper has a pleasant cold-pressed texture that looks organic and not too pronounced. Paint flows smoothly on top of it and it dries decently even. However, it is prone to create cauliflower effects, which I personally love.
The front surface of the page is very smooth while the back has a bit more tooth.
