An excellent art surface when using coloured pencils, graphite, charcoal and pastels. This soft white 300gsm, 100% cotton, paper features a smooth and consistent 400 grit surface that makes transparent and translucent colours shine with brilliance. It is acid-free, archival and compliant with ISO.11108 to last 100+ years and will not yellow, darken or deteriorate in any way. This paper will hold 30+ layers of coloured pencil, pastel, charcoal, graphite and will not buckle with the application of alcohol, water or mineral spirit mediums.