Crescent® No. 20 Hot Press Illustration Board features a premium smooth surface mounted to a rigid, warp-resistant core, making it an excellent choice for detailed illustration, technical drawing, and precision rendering.
Its hot press surface provides an exceptionally smooth working area that allows pens, technical markers, and drawing tools to glide effortlessly while maintaining crisp, clean lines. Originally designed for pen and ink techniques, this versatile illustration board also performs beautifully with graphite, colored pencil, marker, and mixed drawing media.
Constructed with acid-free, pH-neutral surface paper, Crescent No. 20 Illustration Board helps preserve artwork over time while providing the stability and durability artists, illustrators, students, and designers demand.
Features
- Professional-quality illustration board
- Smooth hot press surface
- Acid-free construction
- pH neutral
- Warp-resistant rigid core
- Crisp surface for detailed work
- Excellent line definition
- Durable single-thick (14-ply) board
- Suitable for finished artwork and presentations
Size
Ideal For
- Pen and ink
- Technical drawing
- Illustration
- Colored pencil
- Graphite drawing
- Marker rendering
- Design work
- Line art
- Architectural drawing
- Finished presentations
Why Choose Hot Press Illustration Board?
Hot press boards feature a smoother surface than cold press boards, making them ideal when precision and detail are important.
Benefits include:
- Sharp line work
- Smooth pen performance
- Clean marker application
- Fine detail rendering
- Reduced surface texture interference
Artists who work with technical pens, ink, and detailed illustrations often prefer hot press surfaces for their exceptional control and accuracy.
Compatible Media
Excellent Performance
- Pen and ink
- Technical pens
- Graphite pencil
- Colored pencil
- Alcohol markers
- Water-based markers
Suitable For
- Mixed media applications
- Light wash techniques
- Design and presentation work
Archival Quality
The acid-free, pH-neutral surface helps protect artwork from yellowing and deterioration, making this board suitable for finished pieces, portfolios, and long-term storage.
