Working together with art teachers and professors, Canson developed their new XL line to provide excellent quality paper at an affordable price. Newsprint paper is a staple in any artists' repertoire, the ideal surface for coarse outlines and quick sketches in graphite, crayon, and charcoal. Canson XL Newsprint is a rough-textured, lightweight, off-grey color paper great for life drawing studies, and the hefty 100-sheet count means waste is not a worry. Fold over tape-bound pads of 30lb (45gsm) newsprint with sturdy chipboard backing great for studio or outdoor use.