Drawing pad Astra A4 20 sheets 100 g/m² Astrino pack of 10

Astra Astrino drawing pad A4 contains 20 sheets of 100 g/m² paper and is supplied as a pack of 10 pads. The media surface is designed for dry techniques such as pencil, charcoal and pastel, offering a medium-weight sheet suitable for sketching, studies and classroom exercises. The sheets are A4 size, providing a standard working area for quick sketches, practice drawings and mixed-media dry applications.

Advantages

The paper weight of 100 g/m² balances stiffness and flexibility, reducing buckling while allowing erasing and reworking. The surface texture is suitable for producing tonal range with graphite and charcoal and for holding pigment from pastels. Supplied in a pack of 10 pads, the offering is convenient for schools, art groups or regular practice, ensuring consistent paper quality across multiple exercises.

Suitable for

• Sketching with pencil and graphite
• Charcoal studies and value work
• Pastel sketches and dry pastel practice
• School art classes and group workshops
• Hobby drawing and everyday practice

Key specifications

• Format: A4 (approx. 210 × 297 mm)
• Sheets per pad: 20
• Paper weight: 100 g/m²
• Surface: textured for dry media
• Pack contents: 10 drawing pads

How to use

Use individual sheets for sketches, studies or finished dry-media works. The textured surface accepts pencil, graphite sticks, charcoal and soft pastels; apply light pressure for fine details and stronger pressure for deeper tones. For cleaner lines and easier correction, work with a quality eraser and kneaded eraser for lifting charcoal or pastel. Sheets can be removed from the pad for framing, mounting or scanning; allow any heavy layering of pastel or fixative to dry before handling.

Usage recommendations

For classroom and group use, distribute pads per student to ensure consistent paper for assignments. When working with pastels or heavy charcoal layers, use a workable fixative sparingly to preserve tonal work and prevent smudging. Store pads flat in a dry environment to prevent warping and keep sheets clean until use.