The Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Softcover Art Journal contains a cream colored paper ideal for sketching and finished work. The medium surface readily accepts pencil, charcoal, and sketching sticks. It is also good for soft pastel, oil pastel, marker, pen, and ink. Softcover Art Journals feature a velvety softcover in rich dark brown, and are made with durable Smyth-sewn binding, allowing pages to lay flatter.