Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Roll, 100 lb, 42" x 10 yd vs Pacon White Drawing Paper, 12" x 18", 500 sheets (medium weight)
Overall winner: Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Roll, 100 lb, 42" x 10 yd
Key Differences
Strathmore (A) is a medium-textured drawing roll suited for graphite, charcoal, and colored pencil and is noted for holding erasing well and higher user ratings. Pacon (B) is a pack of 12x18 loose sheets that offers high sheet count and perceived value but has mixed feedback on paper weight, with some users saying it’s thin like copy paper
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Roll, 100 lb, 42" x 10 yd
Medium textured drawing roll suitable for graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, and sketching. Durable surface that resists tearing and handles erasing well; customers note its workable size and smoothness for colored pencils
Pros
- durable medium-textured surface
- suitable for graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils
- resists tearing and erasing well
- large roll size for multiple sketches
Cons
- textured surface may not suit all ink work
Pacon White Drawing Paper, 12" x 18", 500 sheets (medium weight)
Pure white 100% sulphite drawing paper suitable for watercolor, crayon, pencil, and charcoal. Users note easy handling and good value for money. Mixed views on thickness and texture
Pros
- pure white 100% sulphite paper
- works with watercolor, crayon, pencil, charcoal
- eraser performance described as positive
Cons
- mixed reviews on paper thickness
- mixed feedback on texture
- some consider weight closer to copy paper
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Strathmore |
| Durability | Strathmore |
| Versatility | Strathmore |
| User Reviews | Strathmore |