Strathmore Assorted Color Pastel Paper Pad 18x24 – 24 Sheets vs SoHo Urban Artist 140 lb pastel paper pad 4x8x8
Overall winner: SoHo Urban Artist 140 lb pastel paper pad 4x8x8
Key Differences
Strathmore (A) is glue-bound 18x24 with 24 sheets and a textured surface suited for soft pastels and a lower listed price tier; SoHo Urban Artist (B) offers heavier 140 lb (300 gsm) canvas-textured paper, glassine interleaving, and 80 sheets aimed at oil pastels. Pick A if you want larger format pastel sheets at a more affordable price point; pick B if you need heavier, canvas-textured, well-protected sheets for oil pastels
Strathmore Assorted Color Pastel Paper Pad 18x24 – 24 Sheets
Pastel paper pad with textured, acid-free surface suited for pastels. One customer notes muted tones help colors stand out
Pros
- textured surface suitable for pastels
- acid-free paper
- 24 sheets per pad
- glue-bound 18"x24" format
Cons
- binding may come apart for some users
- mixed opinions on paper thickness
SoHo Urban Artist 140 lb pastel paper pad 4x8x8
Professional canvas-textured pastel paper pad with glassine interleaving for oil pastels. Maintains texture and reduces smudging; praised for paper quality and texture
Pros
- canvas-like texture for oil pastels
- glassine interleaving protection between sheets
- acid-free 140 lb paper
- perforated sheets for easy use
Cons
- limited customer feedback on performance with other mediums
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Strathmore |
| Durability | Soho Urban Artist |
| Versatility | Tie |
| User Reviews | Strathmore |