Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Roll, 100 lb, 42" x 10 yd vs MEGREZ Xuan Paper 100 sheets 50x100 cm
Overall winner: Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Roll, 100 lb, 42" x 10 yd
Key Differences
Strathmore 400 Series (A) is a medium-textured, durable drawing roll favored for graphite, charcoal, and colored pencil and listed at a more affordable price tier with a higher average rating and far more reviews. MEGREZ Xuan Paper (B) is a bamboo-pulp traditional xuan/rice paper suited for calligraphy and traditional painting with noted smoothness and paper toughness but weaker ink imbibition for some wet techniques
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
MEGREZ Xuan Paper 100 sheets 50x100 cm
Rice paper for calligraphy and traditional painting. Smooth surface, good toughness, and natural texture. One customer notes suitability for Suminagashi and speaks to its absorbency and durability
Pros
- renewable bamboo pulp material
- smooth surface and neatly cut
- good toughness with no odor
- suitable for regular script calligraphy
Cons
- weaker ink imbibition than sheng xuan
- thinness reported by some customers
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Strathmore |
| Durability | Strathmore |
| Versatility | Strathmore |
| User Reviews | Strathmore |