Magnani 1404 Pescia Drawing and Printmaking Paper Pad for Artists, 9x12, 15 Sheets, White, 140 lb (300gsm), Acid-Free 100% Cotton Paper for Etching, Engraving & Silkscreen, Archival Quality

Magnani 1404 Pescia Drawing and Printmaking Paper Pad is crafted as a premium centerpiece for serious printmaking supplies, giving artists a paper white, softly textured surface that feels both vintage and refined. Made in Italy using a 600-year-old mould-made process, each sheet of this 140 lb (300 gsm) crafting paper balances strength and sensitivity, ideal for intaglio, mezzotint, etching, woodblock, and lithography printing. The pad format keeps every sheet protected and press-ready, so your best work stays flat, clean, and exhibition-worthy from first proof to final edition. The 100% cotton, acid-free, pH-neutral construction delivers archival reliability while remaining beautifully soft to the touch. Long cotton fibers and careful sizing create a surface that is light yet durable, allowing inks and graphite to sit on the sheet with fine control instead of sinking or feathering. This thoughtful design makes the pad a versatile choice for mixed art approaches that combine block printing, drawing, and subtle tonal work on one consistent substrate. No optical brighteners are used, preserving a natural paper white tone that complements both bold blacks and delicate midtones. Beyond traditional printmaking, this pad shines as a refined drawing paper for graphite, colored pencils, pastels, and charcoal. The softly textured surface captures every nuance of pressure, making it easier to judge value shifts, line quality, and overall design balance. Whether you are building a portfolio of prints, preparing gallery-ready sheets, or simply elevating daily studio practice, this pad offers a reliable foundation that respects your time and materials. Its refined feel make it a natural fit for artists who want their printmaking supplies to match their professional standards. From first sketch to final impression, the Pescia Drawing and Printmaking Paper Pad supports a focused workflow and helps your images emerge with clarity, depth, and lasting beauty.

• Smooth, Responsive Surface: Designed as refined archival printmaking paper, this mould made sheet delivers a softly textured yet controlled glide perfect for etching, engraving, intaglio, aquatint, stone litho, and silkscreen, preserving hairline details, subtle pressure shifts, and expressive strokes for creators who want their pages to look as considered as their ideas
• Delicately Sized: Thick 140 lb sheets feature a very soft surface texture and are delicately sized for better prints; The mould-made paper remains flat after printing
• Luxe Control for Drawn Lines: Trade flimsy letter writing stationary and generic handwriting paper for softly cushioned 100% cotton sheets that welcome graphite, colored pencil, pastel, and charcoal with velvety grip, so every sketch, study, and calligraphy paper practice page holds tight edge definition and nuanced shading for artists refining their hand
• Seamless Workflow: Keep your favorite printmaking paper and experimental calligraphy paper in one ready-to-grab pad so you can flip, test, and refine ideas without chasing loose sheets, a streamlined setup that supports focused makers who want every session to feel intentional from first mark to final edition note
• Archival Quality: Choose 100% cotton paper designed to last; No optical brighter agents are used on this acid-free, pH-neutral and chlorine-free printmaking paper