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I dithered for a long time about buying this. I mean, I have a cabinet full of unused sketchbooks (okay, I might be an art supplies hoarder!). But the sheer size of it just got my imagination going about what I might use it for. I'm really glad I finally got it...it is pretty impressive. The binding is quality, the hardback cover beautifully textured, and the paper is great. I did a test on the last page with fountain pens, gel pens, technical pens, graphite, and watercolor washes (see attached 10-minute ink and watercolor sketch). They all work great and the heavy paper is a pleasure to write, draw, and paint on. Caveat: It's not sized watercolor paper, so watercolors don't flow and blend as they do on watercolor paper, but for sketching it's just fine. All in all, I'm quite tickled with this giganormous sketchbook and can't wait to begin filling its pages. While I wouldn't want to lug it with me on a hike, I can easily imagine taking it to a coffee shop, my weekly art group, or just out to the patio for a couple of hours sketching and journaling while sat at a table. It's a wonderful addition to my studio stuff and I look forward to getting lost in art with it.