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Strathmore has 2 researched listings in our catalogue across 1 category; the highest scoring is Strathmore 455-4 400 Series Sketch Pad. Figures below are computed only from these listings, which are research reviews of published product information, not hands-on tests.

Reviewed listings

2

Average editorial score

8.3/10

Average buyer rating

4.8/5

Recorded price range

$7.49–$16.13

Buyer ratings combine 67,760 captured Amazon ratings.

Highest-scoring Strathmore products

By editorial score

#1 · Art supplies & tablets

Strathmore 455-4 400 Series Sketch Pad, 11"x14" Wire Bound, 100 Sheets

$16.13 · 8.4/10

This 11x14 sketch pad supplies ample surface area for full-arm gesture drawing and larger anatomical studies. The paper retains pencil lead cleanly, though its weight is not rated for washes or wet inking. Buyers should expect purely dry-media utility despite the robust sheet count.

#2 · Art supplies & tablets

Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, 5.5x8.5 inch, 100 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students

$7.49 · 8.1/10

Strathmore's compact 400 Series pad offers dependable paper density for graphite, charcoal, and pen studies. It is strictly a dry-media paper, meaning any fluid application will immediately bleed or warp the sheet. At under eight dollars for 100 sheets, it is an economical field sketchbook for drafting exercises.

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No. 01 — Studio-scale dry media and figure drawing

Strathmore 455-4 400 Series Sketch Pad, 11"x14" Wire Bound, 100 Sheets

$16.13★★★★★4.833,880 ratingsOur score 8.4/10

This 11x14 sketch pad supplies ample surface area for full-arm gesture drawing and larger anatomical studies. The paper retains pencil lead cleanly, though its weight is not rated for washes or wet inking. Buyers should expect purely dry-media utility despite the robust sheet count.

• +Generous working area for expressive marks
• +Fine tooth supports multiple graphite grades
• +High sheet count per pad

• −Sheet weight cannot withstand wet mediums
• −Large spiral format is cumbersome for transport

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No. 02 — Compact pencil studies and quick drafting

Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, 5.5x8.5 inch, 100 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students

$7.49★★★★★4.833,880 ratingsOur score 8.1/10

Strathmore's compact 400 Series pad offers dependable paper density for graphite, charcoal, and pen studies. It is strictly a dry-media paper, meaning any fluid application will immediately bleed or warp the sheet. At under eight dollars for 100 sheets, it is an economical field sketchbook for drafting exercises.

• +Consistent tooth for graphite and charcoal
• +Sturdy wire binding allows flat folding
• +Accessible entry price for students

• −Strictly limited to dry drawing mediums
• −Small 5.5x8.5 format restricts arm movement

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