We have been asking for if you see "Smooth" Newsprint printed on the cover of the pad, not your personal impressions of the texture. So what is it?

This is “SMOOTH” newsprint regardless if the picture posted.

The title says smooth, newsprint paper but the picture shows rough surface. Is this a smooth surface pad?

It is a smooth surface. I do not recommend to buy this one.

Would the rough texture be good for oil pastels?

It’s too soft a texture for pastels. This is more for sketching and charcoal.

Does it becomes yellow over time?

Yes Tne cover is Yellow All the Rt

Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Paper Rough 14x17

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Description

🖌️ Elevate your sketches with Strathmore’s iconic rough newsprint — where every stroke counts!

ROUGH NATURAL TONE - Ideal texture for graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils to add depth and character.
ROBUST 32 LB WEIGHT - Heavier newsprint that withstands multiple media without bleed-through.
GENEROUS 14 X 17 CANVAS - Perfectly sized for expansive creativity and bold sketches.
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - Affordable yet professional-grade pad to sharpen skills and track artistic progress.
TRUSTED HERITAGE PAPER - Strathmore’s 125+ years of craftsmanship ensures premium artist-grade quality.

The Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad offers 50 sheets of 14x17 inch, 32 lb rough natural-toned paper, designed specifically for sketching and preliminary drawing. Made in the USA with over 125 years of trusted quality, this pad supports a variety of dry media including graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils, making it the perfect choice for artists honing their craft or warming up before final pieces.

Specifications

ASIN	B000KNNVIU
Best Sellers Rank	698,532 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 1,717 in Drawing Pads & Books
Brand	Strathmore
Brand Name	Strathmore
Colour	Rough
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,008 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00012017390142
Included Components	14x17 Rough Newsprint 50 Sheet Pad
Item Dimensions L x W	43.2L x 35.6W centimetres
Item Type Name	300 Series Newsprint
Item Weight	454 g
Manufacturer	Strathmore
Material	Paper
Material Type	Paper
Paper Dimensions	14 x 17 inches
Paper Finish	Smooth
Paper Weight	32
Paper finish	Smooth
Product dimensions	43.2L x 35.6W centimetres
Recommended Uses For Product	Sketching
Sheet Count	50
UPC	012017390142
Unit Count	1.0 count

Reviews

R**S

Product worth buying again

Product as described and fast delivery. Paper quality was good

12.07.2026

T**R

Perfectly acceptable!

Perfectly acceptable paper, at a good price, for warming up before you draw or practicing all the elements of drawing. Also great for sketching and if it turns out you really like your sketch trace it on to better, more suitable for your media and more expensive paper.

25.06.2019

G**C

Good value

Very good price

14.02.2026

M**A

Llegó algo maltratado

He comprado otras almohadillas sin problema pero como esta no estaba envuelta, las hojas están algo arrugadas.

13.01.2024

D**I

Bom material e grande

Bloco grande, textura remete a jornal. Bom produto

11.07.2026

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