Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Roll, 100 lb, 42" x 10 yd vs MEGREZ Xuan Paper 100 sheets 50x100 cm for calligraphy and painting
Overall winner: Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Roll, 100 lb, 42" x 10 yd
Key Differences
Strathmore (A) is a medium-textured drawing roll aimed at graphite, charcoal, and colored pencil with a durable surface and strong user ratings; MEGREZ (B) is traditional Xuan rice paper sized for calligraphy and ink with good ink imbibition but mixed feedback on thickness and absorption. Choose Strathmore if you need a versatile, durable drawing paper for dry media and consistent user satisfaction; choose MEGREZ if you specifically need large-format Xuan rice paper for ink and traditional Chinese painting despite some variability in sheets
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 for calligraphy and painting
Rice paper for calligraphy and traditional painting, with smooth surface and good ink absorption. Customers note quality and value for practice, with texture and ease of use highlighted
Pros
- renewable bamboo pulp material
- smooth surface and neatly cut sheets
- good ink imbibition for cursive script
- large 50 x 100 cm sheets
Cons
- mixed feedback on thickness and durability
- some report ink absorption varies
- not thick enough for heavy tearing
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Strathmore |
| Durability | Strathmore |
| Versatility | Strathmore |
| User Reviews | Strathmore |