Daler Rowney Fine Textured Jumbo Pad, A3, 50 Sheets, High-Quality Sketch & Drawing Paper

Great for graphite pencils, charcoal, and soft pastels. The fine tooth surface also accepts pencils, crayons, and chalk, helping with precise shading and blending.

Size: A3 (297 x 420 mm); Sheets: 50; Surface: Fine textured; Paper weight: heavyweight; Acid-free composition; Multi-media compatible.

Yes. The heavyweight, acid-free paper is designed to handle erasing and layering without excessive tearing, making it suitable for iterative sketches.

Yes. The pad uses acid-free paper to help prevent fading and aging over time.

The fine texture provides tooth that grips graphite and charcoal, resulting in crisp lines and more texture in shading. It can enhance blending for some media, while smoothing may be more challenging on toothier surfaces.

If you’re exploring options, consider these on Fepy.com: Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad A3 (50 sheets): https://fepy.com/products/strathmore-400-series-sketch-pad-a3-50-sheets; Canson XL Mix Media Pad A3 (60 sheets): https://fepy.com/products/canson-xl-mix-media-pad-a3-60-sheets; Daler Rowney Heavyweight Sketch Pad A3 (50 sheets): https://fepy.com/products/daler-rowney-heavyweight-sketch-pad-a3-50-sheets.

Ideal for quick concept sketches, character design, life drawings, architectural studies, and any dry-media exploration where a balance of texture and control is desired.

Use a clean, flat surface and apply light, even strokes to start. Test media on a corner first. When using charcoal or soft pastels, consider a light fixative to reduce smudging. Keep the pad flat when not in use and store in a dry environment.

Store the pad in a cool, dry place with the sheets sandwiched between clean sheets or a protective cover to minimize bending. If possible, lay the pad flat or in a portfolio to maintain sheet alignment.

Pair with a range of graphite pencils (HB to 6B), charcoal sticks, and soft pastels; blending stumps or tortillions for shading; a kneaded eraser for highlights; and a light spray fixative if you’re using charcoal or pastel.

At A3 size, it’s portable but bulkier than pocket-sized pads. It’s well-suited for classroom use, studio work, or field sketching when carried in a suitable portfolio or bag.