Hi guys!
I am definitely in no way an expert or trying to 'teach' anyone, but I just would like to share my experience and though it is unfortunate I got a bad pad, I will be glad if it was helpful or informative!
(I have also contacted the seller of the paper and they are looking into the matter along with the manufacturer and kindly offered me a replacement.)
Here is a link to the scrap piece of paper, the Strathmore Watercolour Travel Pad, it is one of the few 100% cotton papers (they can be freakishly expensive where I am) that I have bought so far and it has treated me well! There are a few sizes available and even in the stitch-bound journals so if you are interested:
https://www.amazon.sg/Strathmore-Watercolor-Travel-Bound-sheets/dp/B07RDM3V3S
https://www.amazon.sg/Strathmore-Watercolor-Travel-Journal-White/dp/B07RPNTP9H/ref=sr_1_4?crid=32DMI5K1WUZMT&dchild=1&keywords=strathmore+watercolour+journal&qid=1601565864&sprefix=Strathmore+watercolour+%2Caps%2C318&sr=8-4
And again, thank you for the kind words, and for watching this video, see you in the next!:)