Magnani 1404 Firenze Acrylic Pads — Centuries of Craft, Studio-Ready Format

With over 600 years of papermaking expertise, Magnani has crafted paper trusted by artists and historical icons alike—from Napoleone Bonaparte to Picasso. Now, that same tradition lives on in Magnani 1404 Firenze Acrylic Pads, offering professional-grade 100% cotton paper in a convenient, portable pad format. Made in Italy using a traditional mould-made cylinder machine, this archival paper features long cotton fibers evenly distributed and pressed onto Magnani’s signature marking felts for a beautifully consistent and absorbent surface.

Each pad contains heavyweight 188 lb. paper with a naturally rough texture and internal/external vegan sizing that holds up to multiple layers of acrylic, gouache, ink, or watercolor. The acid-free, pH-neutral surface resists warping and yellowing, while maintaining its bright, natural white color without optical brighteners. These pads are ideal for artists who want old-world quality in a modern, accessible format—perfect for use in the studio or while traveling.

Key Features

• 100% cotton, acid-free and archival-quality
• Mould-made on a traditional cylinder machine
• 188 lb. weight with a rough texture for maximum grip
• Internally and externally sized with vegan sizing
• Natural white color, pH-neutral and chlorine-free
• No optical brighteners used
• Convenient pad format for portability and ease

Perfect For

• Acrylic painting with brush or palette knife
• Wet and dry media including gouache, ink, and watercolor
• Graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, and pastel
• Artists layering thick or mixed media applications
• Studio work, travel sketching, and painting on the go