Review on MozArt Supplies Watercolor Pad Type by Kelly Caballes

I don't like thin paper sleeves. I would much prefer a linen hardcover like the hot press paper that Mozart makes, especially since the regular price is higher than a hot press sketchbook and it has 30 pages and hot presses – 50 pages. I really hope that Mozart will continue to offer hardcover linen sketchbooks and expand this line to include cold-pressed paper. You simply can't beat the price given the high quality at such a great price. Well, as for the cold press paper, it puckered with wet-on-wet and light washes, but it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately, it didn't become smooth when drying. One of the reasons I prefer a hardcover is that the weight of the cover helps correct page warping. I liked the density and texture of the paper. Watercolor pencils lay wonderfully on paper. Pens with paint and brushes glide neatly across the paper. The water flowed well. I was able to achieve some nice gradient fills without too much effort. The colors really stand out against the brilliant white paper. Alcohol markers lay flat without oozing onto the back of the paper. I was able to apply multiple coats of watercolor without pilling or tearing the paper fibers. The paper has withstood multiple washes and moderate abrasion with only slight warping. I was able to remove the paint without much effort. Handles moderately heavy use of water-based brushes very well. Writing on paper with brush pens was difficult due to the texture of the paper and I got some nibs with some pens. Overall I am delighted with the paper. If the cover was like Mozart's hot press paper and cost the same, it would be nearly perfect, even with fewer pages than a heat press. I would definitely buy more if it had a nicer cover. The paper works great with most types of cold pressed watercolor paper. This is very good paper. I'm not sure I'll be buying more for $16.99 with the current thin paperback. There are many options for cold pressed watercolor paper, so I would most likely choose a different option if it were what it is now at the regular listing price. Despite the thin paper cover, this is a good deal for the retail price.