Drawing Album SMLT A4 80 g/m² 20 Sheets

SMLT Drawing Album A4 80 g/m², 20 Sheets is a portable sketchbook designed for everyday drawing and study. The album contains 20 sheets of mid-weight, smooth-surfaced paper in A4 format that supports sketching with pencil, charcoal and light ink. The paper reduces bleed-through and allows for layering, erasing and light tonal work while the compact A4 size and staple or glued spine make it convenient for school, studio and travel.

Advantages

The 80 g/m² paper offers a balance between surface tooth and smoothness, making it suitable for both dry media and light wet media without heavy bleed-through. With 20 sheets in a compact A4 format the album remains lightweight and portable while providing enough pages for short projects and studies. The neutral, consistent surface minimises unexpected texture variations, and the binding (staples or glued spine) keeps pages secure while allowing straightforward page turning.

Suitable for

• Sketching and quick studies with pencil and charcoal
• Light ink sketches and pen-and-wash techniques
• School art classes and student assignments
• On-the-go drawing during travel and urban sketching

Key specifications

• Format: A4 (approx. 210 x 297 mm)
• Paper weight: 80 g/m²
• Sheet count: 20 sheets
• Surface: smooth to medium tooth suitable for pencils, charcoal and light ink
• Binding: staple or glued spine for easy page turning

How to use

Open the album and work on a flat, firm surface to maintain even pressure and consistent marks. Use pencils of varying hardness, charcoal sticks or fine-tip pens for line work; for tonal shading and blending, choose softer pencils or compressed charcoal. When using light ink, test the paper on a corner sheet to check for acceptable bleed-through and drying time. Erase gently with a soft eraser to avoid damaging the surface; avoid aggressive scraping. For display or longer-term storage, remove sheets carefully from the binding and mount them on thicker backing or frame them under glass.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use the album for dry media and light ink work; avoid heavy washes or saturated ink that can lead to warping or bleed-through. Store the album flat or upright in a dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve paper quality and prevent discoloration.