Drawing pad SMARTMAX A5 medium — 150 g/m² paper, 25 sheets

SMARTMAX Drawing pad medium A5 with 25 sheets of 150 g/m² paper is a portable sketchpad designed for drawing, sketching and mixed-media studies. The A5 format offers a compact working area while the medium-weight 150 g/m² sheets provide a balance between surface tooth and stiffness, suitable for dry media and light wet techniques. The pad is bound to keep sheets secure and easy to tear out when needed.

Advantages

The 150 g/m² paper delivers enough thickness to reduce show-through from pencils, charcoal and ink while remaining flexible for comfortable handling. A5 size makes the pad easy to carry in bags or backpacks and convenient for quick studies and on-site sketches. Twenty-five sheets provide a moderate quantity for practice without excess bulk, and the paper surface is prepared to accept a variety of media including graphite, colored pencils, pen and light washes.

Suitable for

• Sketching with graphite and colored pencils
• Ink drawings and pen studies
• Charcoal sketches and pastel accents
• Light watercolor or wash techniques
• Student practice, field sketches and concept studies

Key specifications

• Format: A5 (approx. 148 × 210 mm)
• Paper weight: 150 g/m²
• Number of sheets: 25
• Binding: pad binding for easy sheet removal
• Surface: medium tooth suitable for dry media and light wet applications

How to use

Use the pad on a flat or slightly inclined surface to maintain control when drawing. For dry media such as graphite, colored pencils or charcoal, work with moderate pressure to preserve the paper surface and avoid overworking a single area. When using ink or light washes, test the technique on a corner sheet to confirm the paper’s absorption and drying behavior. To remove a finished sheet, carefully detach along the pad binding to avoid tearing the artwork.

Usage recommendations

For extended durability, store the pad flat and protect finished sheets from moisture and direct sunlight. When planning heavier wet techniques or multiple layered washes, consider using heavier-weight paper; for mixed-media practice within the pad, allow ink and washes to dry between layers to reduce cockling.