Strathmore 200 Series Sketch Pad 8.5x11
- 100 sheets, side wire binding
- 8.5 x 11 inch pages
- 50 lb sketch paper per included components
- Matte finish, white paper
- 8 ounces pad weight
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A lightweight sketch pad for pencil, charcoal and pastel practice, with a side wire for flipping pages. Wet media are not named in the listing.
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ASIN: B0027A397CModel: P25-508Category: Sketchbooks & Notebooks
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Overview
Not a bound journal or a watercolor block, this is a side wire pad of lightweight sketch paper for pencil, charcoal, sketching stick and pastel. The description points it at on-location sketching and technique practice.
Page count and side wire binding make it a practice pad for art class or drawing outdoors. The limits are the light paper, which the listing pairs only with dry media, and a size that differs between fields.
Who it's for
Art class practice, outdoor sketching and technique drills in dry media. Painters using watercolor or marker, and anyone who needs heavy stock, should choose a different paper.
Pros and cons
- Side wire binding
- Large page count
- Pencil, charcoal and pastel named
- Plain white sheets
- Wet media use not listed
- Included size differs from paper size
Performance notes
A matte sketch surface gives dry media some tooth to grip. Light stock limits how much layering or erasing a page can take, and the listing names no wet media at all.
Specifications
| Brand | Strathmore |
|---|---|
| Model | P25-508 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 50 lb (included components) |
| Paper Dimensions | 8.5 x 11 inches |
| Item weight | 8 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Color | White |
| Media named | Pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pastel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 100 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Strathmore 200 Series sketch pad?
One pad of 100 sheets. The included components field reads 8.875x11 Sketch 50 Lb 100 Sheet Pad, which differs from the 8.5 x 11 inch paper dimensions, so measure before fitting a folder.
Does the Strathmore 200 Series sketch pad have a warranty?
The listing says No Warranty.