Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Paper, 11x14, 2-ply, white, 15 sheets vs Strathmore Bristol Paper Pad + Sketch Pad combo - 11x14 & 9x12
Overall winner: Strathmore Bristol Paper Pad + Sketch Pad combo - 11x14 & 9x12
Key Differences
Product A is a bundle (11x14 + 9x12) with 20 sheets of smooth, heavy Bristol and is noted for versatility with pen, ink, markers and airbrush; Product B is a single 11x14 2-ply Plate from the 500 Series, acid-free and focused on a heavyweight smooth surface for pen and ink with mixed opinions on thickness
Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Paper, 11x14, 2-ply, white, 15 sheets
Heavyweight 2-ply plate Bristol paper with acid-free formula. Ideal for pen, ink, and mechanical drawing; smooth surface with good tooth. Customers note strong pencil performance and smoothness, though some questions about durability and thickness
Pros
- heavyweight Bristol paper
- acid-free
- 2-ply plate surface
- smooth surface with good tooth
Cons
- mixed opinions on durability
- mixed opinions on thickness
- value for money debated
Strathmore Bristol Paper Pad + Sketch Pad combo - 11x14 & 9x12
Strathmore 300 Series Bristol paper pad (11x14, 20 sheets, 100lb/270gsm) with smooth surface for pen, ink, and markers. Includes a 9x12 400 Series sketch pad (100 sheets) for dry media. Customers note a smooth surface, durability, and mixed results with markers
Pros
- smooth surface for pen and ink
- durable paper holds up to erasing
- includes extra sketch pad for practice
- acid-free paper
Cons
- markers may bleed through for some users
- some report bleed resistance varies by media
- mixed feedback on value
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Strathmore |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Strathmore |
| User Reviews | Strathmore |