What are the best quality pencil and paper for sketching?

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Renu sundriyal Velum/medium textured paperWhilst I still love to experiment with different surfaces, my go-to at present is definitely a vellum/medium textured surface rather than smooth. The two brands that I opt for are Strathmore and Winsor & Newton; specifically the Strathmore Bristol vellum...
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Renu sundriyal Velum/medium textured paperWhilst I still love to experiment with different surfaces, my go-to at present is definitely a vellum/medium textured surface rather than smooth. The two brands that I opt for are Strathmore and Winsor & Newton; specifically the Strathmore Bristol vellum surface 400 series and 500 series. read less
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There are different types and textures of paper and different grades of pencils to get different results for sketching. Although for quick sketching I prefer 100 gsm matt finish paper and 2B ir HB grade of pencils which are easily available in the market.
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