The Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pad is ideal for quick drawings, technique practicing, and multimedia sketches. Pads are wire bound and sheets are 90 lb (190 g/m^2). The Vellum surface combines the right amount of texture and the right amount of smoothness. Perfect for pen & ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel, graphite, acrylic, gouache, watercolor and collage. 5.5 in x 8.5 is actual sized when removed from the wire binding.