🎨 A4 Extra Fine Grade Watercolor Pad, 15 Sheets, 300 GSM, Cold Pressed, Acid Free, Professional Paper Ideal for Watercolor Paints & Pens - Chromatek Review

I don't know what to make of this paper. It works and all, but you have to pay attention to what it's doing because it's inconsistent. I think it's a good starter paper for a first grade/semester or two, but it doesn't get rave reviews from people in the watercolor community. They charge a lot more from the paper they use.

This paper is very good value for money. Thick cardstock with wide teeth and long fibers that give it a fluffy finish. Holds up fairly well in a 30 minute watercolor pencil drawing with a fairly wet background (see photo of a quick sketch by Scarlett Ibis). Color - bright white with a bone tint. I deliberately used very light colors in my test sketch to see how vivid the colors look and I'm very happy with the tones. The paint moved fairly evenly across the paper as I applied the water to the…

I cannot determine the fiber content of this paper on either Revain's website or the manufacturer's website. I found it less absorbent than other cold pressed papers I've used. If you want a little more mixing time, this might suit your needs. Maybe the paper is bigger than the others I've used; I didn't soak it to stretch it. [REDACTED: When using additional sheets, I found that the absorbency was inconsistent. The extra sheets proved to be much more absorbent in places. Also found paper for…