Fabriano Bristol A5 Artist Paper Pad — Premium Drawing Paper for Professionals
The Fabriano Bristol A5 pad is a professional-grade artist paper designed for drawing, sketching, and mixed media work. Its smooth surface and substantial 250g/m2 weight deliver a reliable, bleed-resistant surface for a wide range of dry and wet techniques.
250g/m2 weight provides a sturdy, bleed-resistant surface suitable for ink, graphite, and light wash techniques
Smooth surface ensures precise line work and even graphite layering without tooth interference
20 sheets per pad offer ample working material for extended drawing sessions
A5 format (148 × 210 mm) fits standard sketchbooks and portfolios for easy transport and storage
What Sets the Fabriano Bristol A5 Apart
Fabriano has been producing artist papers in Italy since 1264, and the Bristol line reflects centuries of papermaking expertise. The smooth, uncoated surface is sized internally rather than surface-coated, meaning the paper absorbs media evenly from edge to edge without buckling under wet techniques.
Ideal for...
Designed for adult artists, illustrators, and art students who need a dependable, professional-quality paper for daily practice, portfolio work, and finished pieces. The A5 format suits travel sketching, classroom use, and studio work where a compact yet substantial pad is preferred.
Application of Fabriano Bristol A5
Select sheets for pencil, pen, ink, or light watercolour work — the smooth surface handles all dry media and light wet techniques
Use the 250g/m2 weight for two-sided work without bleed-through
Remove individual sheets or work in the pad as-is for sketching sessions
Store completed work flat or in a portfolio to preserve sheet integrity
Fabriano is an Italian paper manufacturer with a heritage dating back to 1264, producing artist papers, printing papers, and specialty grades. The Bristol line is a professional-grade product range known for its smooth finish and substantial grammage, favoured by artists, illustrators, and design studios worldwide.
It is designed for drawing, sketching, ink work, graphite, and light watercolour techniques on a smooth, bleed-resistant surface.
The paper is 250g/m2 and the pad format is A5 (148 × 210 mm), containing 20 sheets.
The smooth, internally sized surface handles light wet techniques such as diluted ink or watercolour washes, but it is optimised primarily for dry media.
One Fabriano Bristol A5 pad containing 20 sheets of 250g/m2 artist paper.
The Fabriano Bristol A5 pad does not include a manufacturer warranty, as it is a consumable art supply item.
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