Surfaces

Stillman & Birn Sketchbooks

All Stillman & Birn paper is internally and externally sized to provide exceptional wet strength that supports the application of multiple washes. In addition, the pigment stays on the sheet and the result is brilliant, vibrant glowing colour. Stillman & Birn sketchbooks offer three paper surfaces: Vellum (soft press), Cold Press and Hot Press in 7 series: 
• Alpha series – Natural white, 150gsm Vellum paper for dry media and light washes. 
• Beta series –  Natural white, 270gsm, Cold Press paper with enhanced wet strength. 
• Gamma series – Ivory, 150gsm, Vellum paper for dry media and light washes. 
• Delta series – Ivory, 270gsm, Cold Press paper with enhanced wet strength.  
• Epsilon series – Natural white, 150gsm Hot Press paper for all dry media
• Nova series – Beige, 150gsm, medium grain finish paper.
• Zeta series – Natural white, 270gsm Hot Press paper with enhanced wet strength..

​These sketchbooks are available hardbound, wire bound or softcover. The binding is stiff when new and is designed to be broken in. Once the spines are broken in they are able to lay completely flat without any damage or deterioration of the spine. This two-page drawings and easy flatbed scanning or copying. All wire bound books are double-wire spiral bound.