INTRODUCING STRATHMORE 400 SERIES LAYOUT BOND PAPERProfessional-grade, lightweight, semi-transparent paper often used by designers & illustrators for rough drawings & finished compositions made with pencil, pen, & marker. 400 SERIES SURFACES FOR ADVANCED ARTISTSQuickly recognized by its iconic brown pad cover, this series is known for its dependable quality & time-tested durability, often accompanying art students into their careers as professional artists, fashion designers, architects, illustrators, animators, or engineers. Confidently create showcase-worthy pieces for galleries, competitions & online marketplaces with this beloved series! THE STRATHMORE LEGACYThe history of Strathmore Paper Company began on St. Patrick's Day in 1892 when its founder, Horace Moses, opened the Mittineague Paper Mill in West Springfield, MA. Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers for 130 years & founded with the belief that better paper makes better art.