{"product_id":"fabriano-1264-bristol-paper","title":"Fabriano 1264 Bristol — Super-Smooth Paper for Illustration and Technical Drawing","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBristol paper is the choice of illustrators, architects, graphic artists, and anyone who needs a flawlessly smooth surface for precise, detailed work. Fabriano's 1264 Bristol is one of the finest versions available: 200gsm, extra-smooth, acid-free, and made in Italy with paper sourced from sustainably managed forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe ultra-smooth surface performs beautifully with pencil (both graphite and coloured), technical pens and fineliner, Copic and alcohol markers, and light ink wash techniques. Because the surface has no tooth to interrupt your marks, lines are crisp and precise, gradients blend seamlessly, and ink sits cleanly without feathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e50 sheets per pad — good value for regular illustration work, sketchbook drawing, and technical projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Fabriano 1264 Bristol suitable for Copic markers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the smooth, dense surface is excellent for alcohol markers including Copic. Ink sits on the surface cleanly with minimal bleed-through, and colours blend smoothly. For heavy marker work, you may want to slip a spare sheet behind to protect the next page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan 1264 Bristol be used for watercolour?\u003c\/strong\u003e Light washes work, but Bristol is not designed for wet watercolour techniques — it won't handle heavy wet-on-wet, will buckle with significant moisture, and won't give the same results as dedicated watercolour paper. For combined pen and wash work with light washes, it performs well; for pure watercolour, use a dedicated watercolour paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Bristol\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bristol paper is a category of smooth, dense, heavyweight paper originally associated with the city of Bristol. It's characterised by its ultra-smooth surface, typically achieved through calendering (pressing under heavy rollers), making it the preferred surface for illustration and precision drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R K Burt","offers":[{"title":"A4","offer_id":54997558526327,"sku":"AFBFB1264BRA4","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":54997558559095,"sku":"AFBFB1264BRA3","price":19.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2288\/5428\/files\/fab1264a4.webp?v=1740586419","url":"https:\/\/craftandcanvas.live\/products\/fabriano-1264-bristol-paper","provider":"Craft and Canvas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}