Strathmore P594 6 Watercolor Travel Sheets Review

Right out of the box it had footprints on several pages, the paper is good I've used it before but now a few pages are unsuitable for watercolor as those footprints are stepped on

When I first tried this product I was amazed! I even bought it several times in different sizes and in a magazine. That was last year, although the last few times I've felt overwhelmed and disappointed. The paper looked and felt cold pressed and was 100% cotton. It had teeth and felt thick in your hands. That was excellent! I liked how the color lays. Now it's more like hot-pressed paper, it's smoother, thinner and less premium to be honest. I don't know why Strathmore changed it, but they…

I bought a 6" x 8" travel notebook, a 5" x 8" magazine and a 7" x 10" magazine. I've attached some pictures to show the pros and cons. All three have thin covers that are thinner than cheaper small magazines. I suspect the covers will be bent or torn at the end of a long ride. But lighter cases mean less weight for bags and backpacks. Suitable for everyday use - The magazines are sewn, not glued. The thread ends are not fixed. It looks like they will eventually dissipate as shown in my photos…