Clairefontaine Bristol drawing paper, 205 g/m² pad or 320 g/m² pack

Draw fine lines, technical drawings and illustrations on Clairefontaine's extra-smooth, bright white Bristol paper. The even surface suits precise pencil lines, technical pens, pen and ink, and felt-tip pens. Both versions are made from 100% cellulose and are acid-free and pH-neutral.

Choosing a pad or loose sheets

• Bristol 96173C: one A4 pad glued on one edge, 21 × 29.7 cm, with 20 sheets of 205 g/m² paper. For several drawings and studies in the same size.
• Bristol Extra 96370C: one pack of 6 loose sheets, 24 × 32 cm, 320 g/m². For a larger working area and heavier paper per sheet.

You receive the chosen version without drawing tools. The six-sheet pack is not a drawing pad.

Working with line and detail

Sketch your composition lightly in pencil and build tone with fine hatching. Use the smooth surface for outlines, lettering and small pen-and-ink details. The paper withstands repeated erasing and scraping corrections without surface pilling; keep your pressure controlled.

Using ink and felt-tip pens

Try your chosen ink or pen on a small test area and let lines dry before continuing. Place a protective sheet beneath your drawing when using felt-tip pens. Compare watercolour paper for wet washes. Store the paper dry and flat.

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