The 50 sheets of A4, 8.25x11.75", very smooth, bright white,185gsm paper have been "gummed" on one vertical side to a cardboard back. The pad stores in a recycled paper "slip" cover which is beautifully illustrated with a reproduction of an original pen and ink drawing. The bleed-resistant nature of the smooth "calendered"paper is the perfect surface for markers, pencils and detailed pen work. Made by SMLT Art, Lithuania.