This heavy-weight paper is resilient and can handle up to 10 layers of pencil -- lay on the color, highlights and tones for dynamic and eye-catching drawings. This paper can also be used with water-soluble pencils for light washes -- the metallic pencils are particularly stunning on the black background. The sketch books are also ideal for use as photo albums or for scrapbooking with the black paper acting as the perfect background for treasured images. Details: Black paper 8.27" x 11.69" (A4) 40 sheets 135 lb. (200 gsm) Multi-purpose Wire bound