Brand new, unused. This paper is excellent for paints, charcoal, and pastels, and especially good for watercolor. It has high water retention, making it suitable for techniques like blurring, bleeding, backruns, and lifting. It has high surface strength and is suitable for masking. Also, with pastels, the resilience of the cotton makes it difficult to clog the paper's surface, allowing for a finish similar to oil paintings. Watson, art supplies, F4, watercolor, sketching, drawing, medium texture