Talens Art Creation T9314-041M 403638 Talens Art Creation Sketchbook, Drawing Notebook, 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm), Shiny Silver, 4.9 oz/yd² Thick, Fine Acid-Free Paper, 80 Sheet Bound

These Art Creations Sketchbooks are really nice, but it took me a minute to feel the love for them. The paper is an ivory color, which takes some getting used to, but it's not a hindrance to creating art. The finish is smooth, which makes it nice for dry media, especially graphite pencil, colored pencil, and wax pastels such as Neocolor. I love the elastic band that holds the book shut when tossed into my art bag. The big drawback, is the thin weight of the paper, making it tricky to use with wet media, such as watercolor. It won't take more than one layer of wetness without pilling or soaking through to the other side of the page. So, use caution with markers and lots of layers of watercolor. Putting a layer of gesso first may help with this, but I haven't tried this yet. Acrylic paint and acrylic markers work ok on this paper. I've purchased 5 of the 5×8" A5 size over the years. Now that I have learned their positive properties and limitations, I am fully in love with these art journal books.

Perfect sketchbook for dry media and markers (not alcoholic markers), inexpensive, good quality, perfect size

It’s very nice thick paper does sorta bleed through but not enough to go to the page behind it the color isn’t white which actually is really nice in my opinion the paper is also very smooth and not textured which will make your art look better and cause less pencil smudging it’s can also hold a lot of material and works great with water color

Many cover choices and the overall amount of pages makes for a very freeing artistic experience! Not afraid to experiment or 'mess up' this journal. Take wet media surprisingly well! Very satisfied with my experience.

the quality of the paper is great, I just wish it is a little bigger. love it!

Currently using for my daughter's autograph book and it's adorable. Thanks!

Smooth buttery paper, easily erasable without leaving markings, compact & easily affordable. And it’s in my favorite color. I will buy this product again once I am in need of more. Many thanks.

I use this for my artex markers and it holds up really well!! 😼