Compared to Stonehenge how toothy is the bristol vellum?

Thanks for reaching out to us! We reached out to one of our art educators about your question and this is what she came back with: "I would describe the 500 Bristol Vellum as having a more prominent texture than Stonehenge. The 500 Bristol Vellum's texture is also very regular- it has more of an even, distinct pattern. The Stonehenge paper doesn't have a regular pattern, the texture is more like the texture on Strathmore's 500 Mixed Media. Also, Stonehenge has a softer surface than the 500 Bristol Vellum, so the texture flattens out a bit more when you shade on it vs. the 500 Bristol Vellum which has a firmer surface and therefore holds its texture more during shading (which makes the texture more prominent when you draw/shade on it.)

Is this cold press Bristol?

This is a Plate surface Bristol so it would be more like a hot press than a cold.

Thanks for writing to us, our 500 Series Bristol Plate works well with graphite pencil, pen & ink, marker, mixed media and collage

What paper do you recommend for fine detail like Zentangles using micron pens. It also needs to be heavyweight for making tiles.

I use my Strathmore 500 primarily for colored pencil but did find the Micron lay down was smooth with no skips. I would want a heavier wait for tiles.

Strathmore 580 72 500 Series Bristol 2 Ply Plate Surface

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🎨 Elevate your art with Strathmore’s smooth, sturdy canvas — where every stroke counts!

SMOOTH PLATE SURFACE - Engineered for flawless blending and fine line control, elevating your artistic precision.
DURABLE 2 PLY STRENGTH - Each sheet is 2-ply, providing a sturdy, resilient surface that withstands multiple layers and erasing.
TAPE BOUND CONVENIENCE - Keeps all 15 sheets securely together, making your creative flow seamless and organized.
TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS - Strathmore’s 500 Series boasts a 4.6-star rating from 284 reviews, a staple for serious artists.
PRECISION CANVAS FOR CREATIVES - Generous 11x14 inch size perfect for detailed graphite, colored pencil, and ink work.

Strathmore 580-72 500 Series Bristol features 15 tape-bound, 2-ply sheets of smooth plate surface paper sized at 11x14 inches. Designed for detailed work with graphite, colored pencils, and ink, this durable paper is favored by professionals and hobbyists alike, backed by a strong 4.6-star rating from 284 users.

Specifications

ASIN	B003YPODLU
Brand	Strathmore
Brand Name	Strathmore
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 284 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00012017668111
Item Dimensions L x W	35.6L x 27.9W Centimeters
Item Weight	1.16 Pounds
Manufacturer	Strathmore
Material	Paper
Material Type	Paper
Paper Dimensions	11 x 14 inches
Paper Finish	Smooth
Paper Weight	67
Product Dimensions	35.6L x 27.9W Centimeters
Sheet Count	15
UPC	012017668111
Unit Count	15.0 Count

Reviews

A**R

Would purchase this item again.

A high quality paper for times when. a smooth paper is required. Preferred this plate surface iwhen aiming to do more detailed work with graphite or coloured pencil or if working with pen and ink. Would purchase again.

31.12.2025

J**Y

Sehr zufrieden

Bin sehr zufrieden.

7.02.2023

L**E

Smoothest paper Ever

Siply love this paper.

4.08.2025

T**O

Terminado ultra liso.

Me gustan los papeles lisos pero este es lo más liso en lo que he trabajado, hasta parece couche, pero, funciono perfecto con la tecnica qué lo utilicé.

21.06.2026

J**A

Excelente papel.

Um dos melhores papéis que já usei para desenho.

22.10.2022

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