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product_id: 1407008
title: "Strathmore STR- 50 Sheet Tape Bound Calligraphy Pad, 8.5 by 11\", White"
brand: "strathmore"
price: "2523 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Strathmore"
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# 50 premium sheets smooth ink flow Made in USA quality Strathmore STR- 50 Sheet Tape Bound Calligraphy Pad, 8.5 by 11", White

**Brand:** strathmore
**Price:** 2523 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your lettering game with buttery-smooth sheets that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Strathmore STR- 50 Sheet Tape Bound Calligraphy Pad, 8.5 by 11", White by strathmore
- **How much does it cost?** 2523 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1407008-strathmore-str-50-sheet-tape-bound-calligraphy-pad-8-5)

## Best For

- strathmore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted strathmore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crafted in the USA:** Proudly manufactured domestically, guaranteeing premium quality and ethical production.
- • **Generous 50-Sheet Pad:** Ample pages for extended practice or professional use without constant reordering.
- • **Ink-Ready Smooth Surface:** Natural white, 20 lb paper ensures flawless ink flow with minimal bleed or feathering.
- • **Tape Bound for Durability:** Secure binding keeps your work intact, perfect for on-the-go creativity and studio use.
- • **Perfectly Sized for Professionals:** Generous 8.5" x 11" sheets ideal for detailed calligraphy and creative projects.

## Overview

The Strathmore STR-50 Calligraphy Pad features 50 sheets of 8.5" x 11" natural white, 20 lb paper designed for smooth ink flow and minimal bleed-through. Tape bound and made in the USA, this pad offers a professional-grade surface ideal for intermediate to expert calligraphers seeking quality and consistency in their craft.

## Description

Strathmore 400 Series Calligraphy Pad- Unit: pad of 50 sheets. This natural white paper provides an ideal surface texture for smooth ink flow.20 lb. Tape bound8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 50 sheets per pad#405 Warehouse group number: 2394. This item is manufactured in United States.

Review: Good Quality Calligraphy Paper for experienced beginners to experts - I like the feel, texture, size, creamy color and thickness of this paper. It takes a variety of ink types, from dip to Pilot Parallel Pen ink. I rarely get any bleed through or feathering using a variety of pens and ink. When using this for practice I often can use both sides, it's that thick. Another reviewer termed this "thin paper", I totally disagree with that, finding it to be a great weight, good enough for making cards or other creative endeavors. Depending on pen and ink occasionally there can be some scratching of the nib on the paper, I've seen that most using a dip pen. My only quibble with this paper is the way it's bound into the pad, I wish it were spiral bound. When you remove a piece it is difficult to get a nice straight edge on the top. As practice paper I like this much more than the spiral bound Rhodia paper, which costs much more for a smaller sheet, although it does have lines and dots to help letter consistency. I like the Strathmore size much more than the quite small Rhodia. As I get further into learning Calligraphy, and term myself an intermediate, I find I don't need to depend on dots and lines. I'm now able to write a straight line as long as I'm sitting in good position (I do still need to work on consistent letter size). If I'm really trying to keep all my letters consistent in size and in a very straight line it's easy enough to draw some lines on it. All in all, for the price, I'm very satisfied with this paper.
Review: Smoothness - The ink goes onto the paper like butter. This isn’t a beginner calligraphy paper. If you use too much ink on your tip it will bleed through to the next sheet. This is a good paper for someone who has done calligraphy for a while.

## Features

- Strathmore 400 Series Calligraphy Pad- Unit: pad of 50This natural white paper provides an ideal surface texture for smooth ink flow. 20 lb
- Tape bound8 1/2" x 11", 50 sheets per pad 405 Warehouse group number: 2394
- This item is manufactured in United States
- Product Dimension: 8.0"L x 0.38"W x 11.0"H

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,119 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #82 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | Strathmore |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,338 Reviews |
| Material | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Smooth |
| Product Dimensions | 8"L x 0.38"W |
| Sheet Size | 8.5 x 11 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Strathmore
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Smooth
- **Sheet Size:** 8.5 x 11 inches

## Images

![Strathmore STR- 50 Sheet Tape Bound Calligraphy Pad, 8.5 by 11", White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zf1ngYldL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this allow me to write smoothly and will the ink bleed out a lot?**
A: Yes it will allow you to write smoothly. the paper if made for that type of ink and it doesn't bleed much at all. It is good paper for this type of writing and the calligraphy ink.

**Q: Are the pages blank white or are there grids?**
A: The pages are blank

**Q: How is this for water based inks Staedtler Fineliners etc? They dry fast and smear free on this?**
A: IMO, water based inks feather too much on this paper, which is fine for practice.

**Q: How transparent is this paper? It was listed to use for calligraphy with nibs practice. I want to see lined paper placed under 1 sheet .**
A: This sheet is light weight so it is semi transparent.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Quality Calligraphy Paper for experienced beginners to experts
*by G***R on November 28, 2018*

I like the feel, texture, size, creamy color and thickness of this paper. It takes a variety of ink types, from dip to Pilot Parallel Pen ink. I rarely get any bleed through or feathering using a variety of pens and ink. When using this for practice I often can use both sides, it's that thick. Another reviewer termed this "thin paper", I totally disagree with that, finding it to be a great weight, good enough for making cards or other creative endeavors. Depending on pen and ink occasionally there can be some scratching of the nib on the paper, I've seen that most using a dip pen. My only quibble with this paper is the way it's bound into the pad, I wish it were spiral bound. When you remove a piece it is difficult to get a nice straight edge on the top. As practice paper I like this much more than the spiral bound Rhodia paper, which costs much more for a smaller sheet, although it does have lines and dots to help letter consistency. I like the Strathmore size much more than the quite small Rhodia. As I get further into learning Calligraphy, and term myself an intermediate, I find I don't need to depend on dots and lines. I'm now able to write a straight line as long as I'm sitting in good position (I do still need to work on consistent letter size). If I'm really trying to keep all my letters consistent in size and in a very straight line it's easy enough to draw some lines on it. All in all, for the price, I'm very satisfied with this paper.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smoothness
*by L***N on January 8, 2024*

The ink goes onto the paper like butter. This isn’t a beginner calligraphy paper. If you use too much ink on your tip it will bleed through to the next sheet. This is a good paper for someone who has done calligraphy for a while.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for hand calligraphy work or even printing from the computer!
*by M***. on September 18, 2025*

This is my go to type of calligraphy paper for hand or computer printing of homemade cards for family and friends. I just wish they had them in the variety of colors like before. That is a pad with blue, pink and beige pages. Maybe it's still out there and I am missing it! Still love this brand, though, and so glad to be able to get it through Amazon.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*