Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol 8.5 x 11 67 lb 147 gsm (3 pack) vs Strathmore Bristol Paper Pad + Sketch Pad combo - 11x14 & 9x12
Overall winner: Strathmore Bristol Paper Pad + Sketch Pad combo - 11x14 & 9x12
Key Differences
Strathmore (A) is a bundled sketch pad offering 20 heavy, smooth Bristol sheets in larger sizes (11x14 and 9x12) and is noted for versatility with pen, ink, markers and airbrush; Neenah (B) is a pack of many 8.5x11 vellum Bristol sheets that emphasizes archival qualities (acid- and lignin-free) and printer compatibility but has mixed feedback on perceived weight/thickness. Choose Strathmore if you want a ready sketch pad for varied media and larger format; choose Neenah if you need large quantity of printer-friendly, archival vellum Bristol sheets in 8.5x11 size
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol 8.5 x 11 67 lb 147 gsm (3 pack)
Vellum Bristol card stock, 8.5" x 11", 67 lb/147 gsm, white with 94 brightness. Suitable for copier, inkjet and laser printers with acid- and lignin-free formula for long-lasting documents. Customers praise its clean white color and smooth texture, noting good printer performance and value
Pros
- acid- and lignin-free
- smooth texture
- printer-compatible (inkjet and laser)
- white, bright appearance
Cons
- mixed feedback on thickness/weight
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 | Neenah |
| Versatility | Strathmore |
| User Reviews | Strathmore |