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product_id: 4857571
title: "(580-72 500 Series Bristol, 2-Ply Plate Surface, 11\"x14\", White, 15 Sheets"
brand: "strathmore"
price: "$74.94"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Strathmore"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4857571-580-72-500-series-bristol-2-ply-plate-surface-11x14
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# 15 heavyweight sheets 11x14 inch ideal canvas 2-ply ultra-smooth plate surface (580-72 500 Series Bristol, 2-Ply Plate Surface, 11"x14", White, 15 Sheets

**Brand:** strathmore
**Price:** $74.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Strathmore’s silky-smooth Bristol brilliance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** (580-72 500 Series Bristol, 2-Ply Plate Surface, 11"x14", White, 15 Sheets by strathmore
- **How much does it cost?** $74.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4857571-580-72-500-series-bristol-2-ply-plate-surface-11x14)

## 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

- • **Durable & Premium:** 15 heavyweight, acid-free sheets built to withstand ink, pen, and marker without warping.
- • **Trusted Legacy Paper:** Strathmore’s 125+ years of craftsmanship guarantees a reliable, artist-approved surface every time.
- • **Precision Canvas for Pros:** Generous 11"x14" size perfect for detailed artwork and professional presentations.
- • **Ultra-Smooth Plate Surface:** 2-ply Bristol finish ensures crisp, clean lines for comics, graphic novels, and fine ink work.
- • **Versatile Medium Compatibility:** Optimized for pen, ink, mechanical drawing, airbrush, and markers—your creative toolkit’s best friend.

## Overview

Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Pad offers 15 sheets of heavyweight, acid-free 2-ply plate surface paper sized at 11"x14", designed for professional artists seeking ultra-smooth, durable paper ideal for pen, ink, and marker work. Perfect for comics and graphic novels, this pad combines legacy craftsmanship with modern performance to enhance every stroke.

## Description

The Strathmore 500 Series 2-Ply Plate Surface Bristol Pad is the ideal pad for experienced artists. With an ultra-smooth finish surface perfect for comics, cartoons, and graphic novel; the Strathmore 500 Series 2-Ply Plate Surface Bristol Pad works well with traditional and specialty pen, ink, and marker tools but is not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts.

Review: Smoothest paper Ever - Siply love this paper.
Review: Interesting paper stock for comic creation - The pros: Easy to draw on, inks well. Great weight and durability for inked line art if you work at a decent pace. Finished originals look great. The cons: Very toothy surface *not smooth at all*, can have some ink bleedage if you work slowly. Especially when filling black areas with brush *compared to other professional grade comic book boards*. This particular board does not work well with color markers. Also had some odd issues scanning in pages, lot of texture from the paper scans in when zoomed in, but easily correctable if you understand and use level adjustments in Photoshop. I use a 4H lead holder for pencil rough work and this paper is pretty difficult to erase after finish inking, however I am a bit heavy handed.

## Features

- Heavyweight Bristol paper for final artwork
- 2-Ply Plate Surface, acid free
- Ideal for pen, ink, mechanical drawing, air brush, and marker
- 11"x14" Tape Bound
- 15 Sheets per Pad

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003YPODLU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,200 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #4 in Bristol Paper |
| Brand | Strathmore |
| Color | Plate, 2 Ply |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (835) |
| Date First Available | May 3, 2011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017668111 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.16 pounds |
| Item model number | P580-72 |
| Manufacturer | Strathmore |
| Material | Paper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paper Dimensions | 11 x 14 inches |
| Paper Finish | Smooth |
| Paper Weight | 67 |
| Product Dimensions | 14"L x 11"W |
| Sheet Count | 15 |
| Sheet Size | 11 x 14 inches |
| Style | 2-Ply Plate |
| UPC | 012017668111 |
| Unit Count | 15.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Strathmore
- **Color:** Plate, 2 Ply
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Smooth
- **Sheet Size:** 11 x 14 inches

## Images

![(580-72 500 Series Bristol, 2-Ply Plate Surface, 11"x14", White, 15 Sheets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81B7kb65MBL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Compared to Stonehenge how toothy is the bristol vellum?**
A: Thanks for reaching out to us!  We reached out to one of our art educators about your question and this is what she came back with: "I would describe the 500 Bristol Vellum as having a more prominent texture than Stonehenge.  The 500 Bristol Vellum's texture is also very regular- it has more of an even, distinct pattern. The Stonehenge paper doesn't have a regular pattern, the texture is more like the texture on Strathmore's 500 Mixed Media.  Also, Stonehenge has a softer surface than the 500 Bristol Vellum, so the texture flattens out a bit more when you shade on it vs. the 500 Bristol Vellum which has a firmer surface and therefore holds its texture more during shading (which makes the texture more prominent when you draw/shade on it.)

**Q: Is this cold press Bristol?**
A: This is a Plate surface Bristol so it would be more like a hot press than a cold.

**Q: Good for pencil ?**
A: Thanks for writing to us, our 500 Series Bristol Plate works well with graphite pencil, pen & ink, marker, mixed media and collage

**Q: What paper do you recommend for fine detail like Zentangles using micron pens. It also needs to be heavyweight for making tiles.**
A: I use my Strathmore 500 primarily for colored pencil but did find the Micron lay down was smooth with no skips. I would want a heavier wait for tiles.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smoothest paper Ever
*by L***E on August 4, 2025*

Siply love this paper.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting paper stock for comic creation
*by S***N on March 10, 2020*

The pros: Easy to draw on, inks well. Great weight and durability for inked line art if you work at a decent pace. Finished originals look great. The cons: Very toothy surface *not smooth at all*, can have some ink bleedage if you work slowly. Especially when filling black areas with brush *compared to other professional grade comic book boards*. This particular board does not work well with color markers. Also had some odd issues scanning in pages, lot of texture from the paper scans in when zoomed in, but easily correctable if you understand and use level adjustments in Photoshop. I use a 4H lead holder for pencil rough work and this paper is pretty difficult to erase after finish inking, however I am a bit heavy handed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best drawing paper I've used
*by R***B on April 6, 2023*

The thickness of the bristol is perfect for final pieces, especially for my commission projects. The Vellum surface has great tooth for holding down layers amof graphite and charcoal. This allows great blending and gradients. The 500 series is archival and made to withstand the test of time. This paper is great for erasing and reworking areas.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-07*