The smooth natural wove paper has been especially developed for use with water-soluble pencils, and it also works well with all types of water-soluble media. The superior smooth texture of the paper makes it incredibly versatile thus enhancing your pencil work whether wet or dry. It is ideal for intricate watercolor paintings as well as even washes of color, or a combination of the two. The heavy weight 300gsm paper responds well to washes, although it is recommended that the paper be stretched prior to use if a particularly large area is to be covered or a heavy wash is used. Each pad contains 12 sheets of 300gsm, white, acid-free watercolor paper.