Fabriano 1264 Drawing Pad 9x12 — 50 Sheets 75 lb. Medium-Texture, Spiral-Bound

Fabriano 1264 Drawing Pad is a 9" x 12" spiral-bound sketch pad with 50 sheets of 75 lb., medium-textured, soft white paper designed for precise dry-media work and clean erasing.

This Fabriano drawing pad pairs a silky, medium-textured surface with archival-quality, acid-free stock so artists can work confidently in pencil, coloured pencil, pen, charcoal, and pastels. The 75 lb. (approx. 180 gsm) sheets offer a balanced tooth that picks up pigment for detail while remaining forgiving for corrections. Micro-perforations let you remove finished pages neatly, and the spiral binding lets the full page lie flat for unobstructed drawing.

What makes the surface suited to detailed pencil and coloured pencil work?

The paper’s medium texture provides enough tooth to grab pigment yet stays smooth enough for fine lines and subtle shading. The soft white tone enhances colour fidelity without altering hues, and the silky finish helps pencils glide for consistent strokes.

• Medium tooth for pigment adhesion and layering
• Silky finish for smooth line work and blending
• Soft white base that preserves true colour values
• 75 lb. weight gives stability without excessive bulk

Can I erase and rework areas without damaging the sheet?

Yes — the Fabriano 1264 surface is formulated to erase cleanly, so you can refine compositions and remove guidelines without roughing the paper. While repeated heavy erasure can affect any paper, normal correction and light lifting perform well on this stock.

• Clean erasure with standard vinyl or kneaded erasers
• Surface resists pilling under typical dry-media corrections
• Good for iterative sketching, studies, and finished drawings

Which dry media work best on this pad and how should I use them?

The pad is designed for a wide range of dry materials including graphite, coloured pencils, pen and ink, charcoal, soft pastel, and oil pastel. Each medium interacts slightly differently with the tooth — lighter pressure preserves texture, while layering and burnishing deepen saturation.

• Graphite & coloured pencil: excellent for layering and fine detail
• Charcoal & soft pastel: good pickup for expressive mark-making
• Pen & ink: surface supports fine lines with minimal bleed on quality pens
• Oil pastel: suitable for light to medium applications

How is the pad built for convenience and sustainability?

The spiral-bound format lies flat for comfortable drawing and easy access to every corner of the sheet. Micro-perforations make clean removal simple when you’re ready to frame or scan work. Additionally, the paper is FSC certified and made using hydro-power, reflecting sustainable sourcing and reduced environmental impact.

• Spiral binding for full-page accessibility and flat layout
• Micro-perforated pages tear out cleanly for presentation
• FSC Certified paper and hydro-power production methods
• Acid-free stock for long-term preservation of artwork

Who is this for? The Fabriano 1264 Drawing Pad is ideal for students, hobbyists, and professionals who need a reliable pad for sketches, studies, and finished dry-media pieces. It suits artists who want a balance of texture and smoothness for detailed work, teachers stocking studio classes, or anyone seeking sustainably produced, archival-quality drawing paper in a convenient 9" x 12" spiral pad.