This type of illustration paper for usage with Conte a Paris semi-hard pastels are an excellent choice and combination for both non-professional and professional artwork. Great for still life drawing for practice and for serious artists as gifts or accredited courses.
I am in love with this notebook!!! The quality of the paper surprised me tremendously. I have been drawing with graphite, charcoal, Conté, coloring pencils and my Pan Pastels. Everything has blended fantastic so far. It gives a fancy and neat finish to all my artworks. The tiny "fibers" on the paper makes it so delicate that you do not need to add a background if you do not want. Try it yourself and be surprised too!