Tooth describes the surface of the paper, with high tooth having more texture and low tooth being smoother. High-tooth papers feel more bumpy and textured. They grab onto pigments and create a more granular, "grippy" effect with dry media like charcoal, pastels or pencils. Low-tooth papers in contrast feel very smooth and almost waxy. This kind of paper provides the least amount of grip for dry media but is good for fine, precise lines and washes made using wet media such as watercolour brushes.