Strathmore watercolour paper has always impressed me because of the quality of their products and the good quality/prize ratio. This is also the case here.
This pad has a great size for beginners, not too big or too small. The tone and texture of the paper are excellent. I use it mostly for mixed media, mostly working with acrylics, and I do nasty things to the paintings (rubbing, scratching, wiping). Yet, the paper resists almost everything and it is very forgiving. I always gesso the paper before working on it.
Perhaps not as good as other brands, but this is one of my watercolour paper pads staples.
