Clairefontaine - Ref 975169C - Paint'ON Multi-Technique Black Paper Pad (20 Sheets) - A4 Size, 250gsm Heavyweight Paper, Slight Rough Grain, Acid Free, pH Neutral

Had intended to use it as a black base for Gouache painting but I think its a bit too rough surfaced for the effect I personally want. Should be good for pastels or any art that wants a bit of surface drag to lay down colour well.

You need to be careful if your using watercolour the paper will buckle if it’s too wet. It’s great for metallic paint done in thin layers.

Does not hold layers. Pastel just falls off leaving black patches everywhere.

I use this company's paper whenever possible. For pastel and pencil, perfect. I have the sandy coloured pad and waiting on the grey. I prefer to use coloured paper. This Nior paper is the deepest black I have ever used. It is great as it means you have to build up colours gradually but the result is exactly what I wish to achieve. Cannot wait for the grey to arive.

I have reviewed this paper before, it’s very good value, and as you can see take paint well well worth the money, I buy it time and time again.

As described. Works well. Arrived quickly.