Bristol, Smooth Finish — These pads contain acid-free, economical bristol-weight sheets that feature an exceptionally smooth surface and a bright white color for high contrast. Bristol Smooth is ideal for fine work in pen. Tape bound pads contain 15 sheets. 100 lb (260 gsm).

Bristol, Vellum Finish — These pads contain acid-free, economical bristol-weight sheets that feature a textured vellum surface and a bright white color for high contrast. The fine texture is perfect for finished pencil drawings and subtle gradations of value. Tape bound pads contain 15 sheets. 100 lb (260 gsm).

Calligraphy — This economical pad contains 50 sheets of parchment paper that combines archival quality with versatility. The paper is ideal for traditional calligraphic lettering, laser or inkjet printing, and other techniques. 24 lb (90 gsm).

Canva-Paper — These economical pads contain 10 sheets of paper with a texture that resembles linen cloth. Primed for oil and acrylic paints, the sheets are treated with a high-performance barrier to absorb oil, bonding agents and water evenly, providing superb resistance by the surface paint layer. 136 lb (290 gsm).

Charcoal — Canson charcoal paper has a surface specially designed to provide good drag and strong charcoal adherence. The result is deep, velvety color that blends smoothly but also erases cleanly. This paper is great for charcoal, pastel, and pencil work. Pads contain 24 sheets. 25.5 lb (95 gsm).

Drawing — These economical pads contain 30 sheets of acid-free drawing paper suitable for final drawings in charcoal, pastel, pencil, and pen. The paper's fine texture erases cleanly and blends smoothly. The pads feature heavy-duty double-wire construction and micro-perforated sheets. 70 lb (115 gsm).

Graph — These economical pads contain 40 sheets of lightweight 20 lb (75 gsm) bond paper, printed with non-reproducible blue grid lines. The gridded page saves time and simplifies designing, drawing, and pattern making. Available in a 4" × 4" or 8" × 8" grid.

Mixed Media — An economical pad for artists who work in mixed media, Canson Foundation Series Mix Media Pads contain 20 sheets of acid-free, 98 lb (160 gsm) paper. Ideal for a variety of techniques, it can be used with pen, pencil, and for light acrylic and watercolor use.

Sketch — These economical pads contain sheets of a clean-erasing, medium-tooth sketch paper suitable for charcoal, pastel, pencil, and pen. The pads feature heavy-duty double-wire construction with micro-perforated sheets. 50 lb (74 gsm).

Tracing — This economical pad contains 50 sheets of tracing paper with an exceptionally transparent, smooth surface that is resistant to scraping. It is suitable for use with pencil, ink, and marker. 25 lb (40 gsm).

Watercolor — These economical pads contain 15 sheets of lightweight, acid-free paper that is easy to rework. This paper is ideal for experimenting with light washes, perfecting techniques, and for combining wet and dry media. 90 lb (185 gsm).