I initially got the tracing paper as training wheels and it's kinda worked so far for what I needed it for. I'm at the point though, where I'm now seeing a difference in my practice and trying to fix errors, but can't because part of the issue is the supplies. I have to agree that life would have been much easier starting out with the correct materials. Unfortunately, I'm hard headed, and at the beginning, paper was paper. I'm like my 5 year old son...but whyyyy.....Now, I'm seeing why certain paper is recommended over others. They all aren't created equally, but for us hard headed people, it has to be a lesson learned first hand. I'll definitely appreciate the good stuff when I get it. And my ego will be happier when it sees the results. Thanks again for your help Jean!!