Canson® XL® Drawing Pads offer a professional-quality surface at a student-friendly price. Ideal for pencil, charcoal, and pen, these versatile pads are perfect for sketching, detailed line work, and classroom use. Each pad features acid-free paper, micro-perforated true-size sheets, and double wire binding for long-lasting durability and ease of use.
Choose from three surface options tailored to your preferred medium and aesthetic:
Canson® XL® Drawing Pad – Standard
This pad features a lightly textured (light grain) natural white surface that provides excellent control for graphite and fine-line pen work. The 70 lb (114 g/m²) weight is perfect for sketching and clean erasing.
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Surface: Light grain
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Color: Natural white
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Weight: 70 lb / 114 g/m²
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Best For: Pencil, charcoal, pen
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Binding: Double wire
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Sheets: Micro-perforated, true-size
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Acid-free
Canson® XL® Recycled Drawing Pad
Featuring a medium texture, this environmentally friendly option includes 30% post-consumer recycled content while maintaining excellent erasability and strength.
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Surface: Medium texture
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Color: Natural white
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Weight: 70 lb / 114 g/m²
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Recycled Content: 30% post-consumer waste
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Best For: Pencil, charcoal, pen
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Binding: Double wire
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Sheets: Micro-perforated, true-size
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Acid-free
Canson® XL® Black Drawing Pad
Designed for dramatic contrast and layered effects, this pulp-dyed black drawing paper features two unique surfaces: one lightly textured for dry media and one smooth for marker or felt-tip pen.
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Surface: Dual-sided – Light grain & smooth
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Color: Rich black, pulp-dyed
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Weight: 92 lb / 150 g/m²
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Best For: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, felt-tip pens, markers
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Binding: Double wire
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Sheets: Micro-perforated, true-size
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Acid-free
Available Sizes (varies by pad type):
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5.5" × 8.5"
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9" × 12"
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11" × 14"
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14" × 17"
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18" × 24"
(Exact size availability may vary by style.)
