These pads feature black papers that combine true wet media performance and a dry media finish that is suitable for a range of mixed media applications; the paper is ideal for finished paintings, drawings or studies. It is specially sized for wet media performance with a vellum finish that is excellent for drawing. Ideal for graphite, colored pencils, markers, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pen & ink, charcoal, gel pens and more. The pads have easy-to-use flip-over covers that keep pages in the pad, yet allow them to tear out cleanly.Wire-Bound, 140 lb., Acid-free