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![]() ![]() Don't let my sketch examples fool you, I increase the contrast in Photoshop before uploading. Fineliners and brush pen look a bit faded instead of pure black, but the results with my calligraphy pen are very poor - streaky, patchy, and leaky. I knew it was not designed for water-based media, but I expected it would at least handle ink well, and it doesn't. To that I wonder "What quality?", but apparently some folks loved it.Ĭonsidering all the hype about Moleskines, I was very disappointed with this particular sketchbook. Update 2023: My review is many years old and I never had the inclination to purchase another one, but from what I've heard online, the quality is not what is used to be. Hahnemühle Watercolor Book – for watercolor travel sketches.Strathmore Softcover Toned Sketch Artist Journal – for colored pencils and pastel.Canson ArtBook: Mix Media – for detailed mixed media artwork & illustrations.Artway Enviro – best cheap mixed media sketchbook (only available in UK and EU).Canson ArtBook: Universal – for ink, colored pencils, messy sketching and journaling.Note: Links that point to the Amazon shop are affiliate links, meaning I get a small cut if you buy the sketchbook. ![]() Winsor & Newton hardbound sketchbook 110gsmĬomparison table is provided at the bottom.Clairefontaine Watercolour Carnet de Voyage.Stillman & Birn Nova Grey Toned Softcover Sketchbook for Mixed Media.Strathmore Softcover Toned Sketch Artist Journal.The score in the comparison table reflects how versatile a sketchbook is, not necessarily its overall quality. This may not be relevant for all artists. I switch between different techniques, so I favor sketchbooks that can handle multiple wet and dry mediums.I sometimes buy sketchbooks when I travel, but I rarely buy them online because of high shipping costs. Many of the sketchbooks I've featured here are purchased locally. I live in Croatia, which means I don't have access to many brands which may be common where you live.(I'm also deleting discontinued sketchbooks.) I have quite a few more on my shelf that I haven't even had a chance to try yet, so you can expect more updates. I've been updating this review collection with many new sketchbooks that I've been testing over the years. I'm a sketchbook addict - whenever I come across a sketchbook that looks promising, I must have it. My Sketchbooks Comparison & Reviews: Canson, Moleskine, Hahnemühle, Strathmore, Clairefontaine. ![]()
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