Comments about Borden & Riley Borden & Riley #116 Artist Sketch Vellum:

I bought this paper thinking it was a heavy paper I could use markers on. Well, I was wrong. However, it did turn out to be a fantastic toothy paper for sketching via pencil or pen.

I don't use sketchbooks anymore because I like the freedom of rotation with a loose sheet of paper and the storage that comes with being able to file away finished sketches and drawings at will. I buy a few of these at 11x14 and pull out all the sheets and then draw on them when needed.

It's thick enough that you can sketch on both sides nicely and it's also great for sketching out an image and then lightboxing it to a heavier paper like Borden & Riley Paris Bleedproof Paper For Pens or 300 series Strathmore Bristol.

It is a pure white so you won't be able to pop sketches with white ink or pencil. It does take markers (I use copic) but it bleeds nigh instantly, so a bottom sheet is a must if you want to use markers on it. I sometimes use a black marker for composition to make things pop.

all and all it's my favorite paper for sketching. I just pull one from the stack and draw, no worries about rings or hard covers and spines. Oh and it's super adorable.

Comments about Borden & Riley Borden & Riley #116 Artist Sketch Vellum:

A lot of people, myself included, bought this thinking it was Vellum. It is not. It is a high density (90 lb) medium-tooth paper, suitable for a wide variety of drawing media.

Comments about Borden & Riley Borden & Riley #116 Artist Sketch Vellum:

This is a good quality paper, and able to take mixed media, but I was looking for a more transparent paper. I ordered online, and I would have done better had I seen an example in the store.

Comments about Borden & Riley Borden & Riley #116 Artist Sketch Vellum:

I have already used this for class assignments and love the way graphite responds to the surface. Such a good value for Vellum.