Last summer I ordered a small Lama Li watercolor book that was described as having cold-pressed paper. The name Lama Li was nowhere on the label or book, and even though the label stated cold pressed, the paper is rough. I was just starting to learn watercolors, and I did not want something new and strange in the mix. The book was put aside.
Feeling sorry for the poor, neglected book, I pulled it out to give it a try. Interesting paper. The paper won't take any abuse, but I like the way colors react. The book will be put away again, waiting for the time my skills develop more and I can handle the paper.