What is the Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Smooth Roll?
It is a large-format Bristol art paper roll with a smooth surface designed for precise drawing, illustration and graphic artwork.
What size is the Strathmore Bristol Smooth Roll?
The roll measures 42 inches wide × 10 yards long, approximately 106.68 cm × 9.14 m.
What is the weight of this Bristol paper?
The paper is 100 lb, equivalent to approximately 270 gsm.
What is the surface of the Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Smooth Roll?
It has a smooth Bristol surface designed for clean lines, controlled marks and detailed artwork.
What mediums can be used on Bristol Smooth paper?
The smooth surface is suited to graphite, mechanical pencil, marker, airbrush, charcoal, pen and ink.
Can this Bristol roll be used for comics and graphic novels?
Yes. The large continuous format and smooth surface make it suitable for comics, cartoons, graphic novels and other graphic illustration work.
Can the roll be cut into smaller sheets?
Yes. The continuous roll format allows artists, designers and studios to cut custom-sized pieces for individual projects.
Is this paper suitable for large-format artwork?
Yes. Its 42-inch width and 10-yard length provide a large working area for oversized illustrations and graphic projects.
What is the difference between Bristol Smooth and Bristol Vellum?
Bristol Smooth has a smoother surface suited to precise lines, markers, pen and ink, mechanical drawing and airbrush. Bristol Vellum has more surface texture and is better suited to techniques where some tooth is useful for blending and shading.