FabrianoArtistico 140 lb. Hot Press 20 Sheet Block 9x12" - Traditional White

This is lovely paper and it’s not cheap. I was disappointed that it was delivered in just a plastic bag, as you can see by the photo’s it has bashed corners.

I create pen ink and watercolour paintings, and LOVE this paper. It's smooth enough for the pen and ink work, but has enough tooth for watercolour.The reason I gave it four stars is that the paper lifts off the block when using watercolour. The edges are supposed to stay on the block, eliminating the need to stretch the paper. However, typically 25% of the edge has lifted by the time I'm finished, and often the next two or three sheets have already started to lift. I do work wet-in-wet, but not right up to the edges.I tried the Arches hot pressed block, and that stayed on the block perfectly till the end, but the paper is a bit too smooth. I much prefer the Fabriano paper. I'm considering buying Fabriano paper and stretching it myself, rather than buying the block.

Good stiff paper, and glued around the edges, however if you use watery watercolours the edges start to unglue before you've finished painting.As a result, I would say its very expensive at around a pound a sheet for something that doesn't stick as advertised.Obviously once you've started to use it, its impossible to return, but we wouldn't have bought this had we known in the first place. Certainly won't be re-ordering

Good quality product.

Item was bent up on the corner - not entirely happy as it was close to £50 so would expect it to be perfect.... :(

My favourite paper.I like to create my own texture, so I always use hot pressed paper. This is great for watercolour, pen and ink and acrylics used thinly. The extra white gives pictures an extra brilliance and it is perfect for fine detailed work.

As Artistico Hot pressed is my choice for my Botanical Painting I was very pleased to see this paper addvitised and was very pleased to receive it so quickly.

Very good, high quality paper