Legion Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Block, 140lb. Cold Press, 10 X 14 inches, White, 15 Sheets (L21-SQC140WH1014)

I've only been using it for a few days, loving it so far! No issues with masking tape pulling up fibers, tried yellow Frog tape and lavender Scotch 2080--both are for delicate surfaces. Also no problems whatsoever removing individual sheets from the block using a palette knife. Both blocks I got had a kind of dent/impact mark on the outer cover but there was absolutely no damage to the paper itself. For me this is excellent paper for a lower cost than almost all others and I'll definitely be buying more!

My new to go watercolor paper. I am in love with this and so delightful to find it, it handles a generous amount of water and leave time for some correction. I enjoyed my first experience on this paper. Instagram:@shirin.art.world

I was hoping for a cheaper paper than Arches, that still performs. As a beginner, I've found the paper quality is critical for help in controlling water and pigment movement and absorption. Arches is forgiving, Stonehenge is not. I use it for practice with strokes and markings but I'm not skilled enough to do a successful composition using Stonehenge. A skilled artist may handle the paper with greater control.

For the past 8 years or so I have been dabbling in watercolor painting and I have used really cheap papers and the most expensive papers. Of course, now I only will even try paper that is 100% cotton and regularly use the "gold standard" in this country, which is Arches. I watched a review of this paper and decided to give it a whirl. I am pleasantly surprised at how well this paper performs. To me it is very similar to Arches. It doesn't buckle even with a lot of water and the paints disperse and flow beautifully. No problem with tape sticking or masking fluid removal. I'm happy with this paper and will probably purchase it again. I like this size and I have no problem at all removing it from the block. Worth a try for any watercolorist. Not giving up on my regular, but this is really good too!

This paper was recommended as a cheaper replacement for arches. I would not buy this paper again for any price. Each piece has engraved marks throughout the paper. It feels smooth but as soon as you apply the paint it comes out and it is the same on every piece. And they are large and noticeable. Must be a manufacturing flaw. I am only using this paper for practice now or test paper. Also the pad is coming sway from the block. Defeats the whole purpose of having a block. Very disappointed with this and do not recommend. Buy arches if you want to be assured good paper.