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★★★★☆
Better than my Moleskine. :^)
Let's keep this to the point lol.
PROS:
- Great for pen/pencil sketches
- Most markers (I've used) to line pencil sketches do not bleed through
- Pocket in back for loose papers
- Nice material covering front and back
- Spine has held up very well
- Pages are pretty thick and sturdy
- ~Perfect~ size to bring anywhere
- Elastic band hasn't snapped or broken
CONS:
- Even very light washes of watercolor can warp pages, sometimes heavy washes discolor piece and show through to other side
- Pages are not a true white. Have a yellow undertone.
- Elastic band digs into cover and slightly warps it.
- Brand logo takes up a huge portion of front cover.
SUMMARY:
A wonderful sketchbook for pencil, pen, and marker sketches. Perfect for traveling because of its size, or for everyday use. Has held up really well and is excellent quality for the price.
PHOTOS:
I've swatched different markers/washes of watercolors on a page in my sketchbook so you can see how they fare. I've also included a picture of an example of the watercolor discoloring a sketch and showing through to the other side, and how the front and back cover have bent because of the elastic.
June 2016 · Arts Crafts and Sewing · verified purchase
the product in question
A5 Sketchbook, Lay Flat Softcover Sketch Book for Everyone, Ideal for Ink, Water Color, Pen, Pencils, 160 Tear Resistant Pages, Size: Medium, Leda Art Supply
4.7★ · 5,232 ratings, as of 2023