The Fabriano paper brand is one of the oldest in Europe. The first information about paper production in the Italian city of Fabriano dates back to 1264. From the very beginning, the masters tried to achieve perfection in their work and bring something new to it. So it was in Fabriano that the manufacturer first appeared “watermarks” on sheets of paper, a hammer mill was invented to produce homogeneous fibres, and gelatin was used instead of starch for impregnation, which significantly improved not only the paper’s working qualities but also its durability. Today, Fabriano specialists, as before, work with passion, skill and style, and create the highest quality paper for artists, designers and publishers. In addition, "Fabriano"
The Artists’ Block represented a synthesis of tradition and quality that has always distinguished the Fabriano trademark. Unmistakable thanks to its refined cover and by now a “must” in the sector. Mould-made paper produced with 50% cotton, Acid-Free, guaranteeing long conservation. The internal and external sizing renders this paper excellent for all wet pictorial techniques. The blocks are glued on four sides to avoid the paper warping when wet. Ideal for watercolour, tempera and acrylic.