I am a beginner at sketching and I really like this paper. It is 79lb made with 55% bamboo fiber, so a little heavier then some of the basic sketchbook paper I have had with kits and others I have tried. I like the little heavier weight. It is a white color with just a very slight texture to the paper. I have also used watercolor markers on it and they did not bleed through so this allows a few other mediums to be used with this paper. It was easy to erase on and it states it is supporting responsible forestry and when I erased unwanted lines it was easy and the pencil marks were easy to remove. I am enjoying the paper and love the heavier weight. It arrived in a carboard box for protection. I will get another pad once I am through with this one. I am a beginner artist and this is my impression of it. ⭐️ 1 star - I don't recommend it at all, poor quality, or it does not reflect the advertising. ⭐️⭐️ 2 stars - I don't recommend it, it has multiple faults, or is not priced where it should be for the product. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 stars - It's passable. It has some faults, but the quality is adequate for what it is. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars - Product quite acceptable; it does what it promises. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars - Product that I totally recommend. Read more

This sketchbook has high quality paper that works well for sketching, shading, and light drawing. The paper is smooth yet sturdy, and the top spiral binding makes it easy to flip through pages. The bamboo paper has a nice texture, giving a slightly different feel compared to traditional sketch pads. Overall, it’s a great choice for beginners and experienced artists looking for a reliable sketchbook. Super happy with this sketch book. Read more

J'ai un petit fond artistique, mais que je ne soigne pas au quotidien, sinon en cuisinant des repas créatifs. Mes envies de me remettre plus sérieusement au dessin viennent par vague, aux 5-6 ans. Ces temps-ci, justement, je me prends à ressortir mes crayons et à faire quelques esquisses. Je ne retrouvais plus mon ancien cahier, donc celui-ci est arrivé à point nommé. En commandant, je n'avais pas vérifié les dimensions. 9X12, c'est généreux, un peu plus grand que le traditionnel 8 1/2 x 11. Le produit arrive bien emballé dans un carton, évitant d'être plié ou endommagé dans le transport. Les feuilles de bambou sont parfaites pour le crayon à mine (ce que j'utilise essentiellement) ou encore les crayons de bois. Elles supportent bien les différentes duretés que j'ai testées, et il est facile d'effacer un trait sans abîmer le fini de la surface. Read more

Love the feeling of this paper; it's thick; it feels expensive. When you look very closely (unable to capture with a normal photograph), you can see some of the fibers of the paper, which gives an earthy/natural/matte character to this paper. I actually purchased this for my granddaughter (a budding artist), but I may use some for my card-making: it's not as thick as cardstock, but it's heavier than construction paper, and would be perfect for layered sheets on homemade cards. The bottom left corner was ever-so-slightly bent (see photo), even though it did come in a protective box. The spiral binding is awesome: turns effortlessly, lies totally flat. The sheets tear off easily at the perforated top edge. They say that it is "tear resistant", and this refers to not tearing when you erase: I erased pencil HARD, repeatedly, and it did not tear. However, when I (on purpose) tried ripping the paper, it did tear easily. They say it is for dry media only, and that is correct. Wet media will bleed through (see photos). You can still use it for wet media, but you'd want to remove the sheet first and use a protective surface beneath. The "usage tips" sheet that they included indicates that "you can test the paper on the back of this instruction sheet, made from the same material, to check the texture and color, and to experience its durability against erasing". This is great; you don't need to waste a piece of the paper to check how it works with the particular media that you are using. I like that it's acid free. From an environmental perspective, I like that it supports responsible forestry. This beautiful sketchpad will definitely give my young granddaughter the "true artist" experience! Read more

Very good sketchbook. The spiral bind means that you can lay this flat. Good for pencil and sketching as a paper is exactly the right thickness. 100 sheets so should last a while. Good for my GCSE art student. Read more