I've been using Staedtler sketch pads for years, but I couldn't find them anymore in a 17"x22" size. I was glad to find the Alvin pads on your website. Their 10x10 grids @ 17"x22"were what I wanted, but the grids are printed very light, I guess so they won't show up when you are making a copy, but that makes the Alvin grids very hard to read when sketching. I won't purchase it again. The shipping was great & it arrived in four days, so thanks.