📒 Strathmore 400 Series Printmaking Pad: Heavyweight White Paper, 11x14 Inches, 15 Sheets - Quality & Value Review

Used this paper for intaglio work, worked very well but took a lot longer to soak than other printing papers I've worked with (BFK). If you're using abs, you should be fine!

I don't know how good this paper is for the job because it failed the Ribbon test with a bang. I always seal the edge before working because a smooth edge looks better. So I sealed all my edges like I do when using Stonehenge white, waited a few minutes and checked how well it peeled before spending hours on one piece and it immediately tore from the paper. I can use it for practice but I'll stick with the white Stonehenge, it's the best paper ever.

I took engraving classes in college and really enjoyed the reduced relief printing on wood and linoleum. The paper I had to use in college wasn't very budget friendly, so I wanted to look for cheaper alternatives that didn't skimp too much on the final print quality. I decided to go ahead and grab a notepad made out of this heavy paper to give it a try. I haven't printed this paper yet, but I can say that so far it lives up to my expectations. The paper is of good thickness with fairly good…