When I create a review of any product, I try to demonstrate the product on as many different paper types as I can. With the Gold Horse Colored Pencils I completed the tests and swatch on Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Velum as well as Black Paper to demonstrate the translucency or opaqueness of them. For the artwork in this article, I used the Derwent Lightfast Paper, a high quality 100% cotton paper with exceptional archival properties.