Leuchtturm1917 - Medium A5 Hardcover Sketchbook (Lemon) - 112 Pages of 150g/m² Paper

I’ll be honest, I was hesitant at first given the price but looking at the reviews I went ahead and bought it and I have to say - this is one of the best sketchbooks I’ve ever used. The paper is such a smooth texture that’s not too thin and not too thick. The sketchbook also comes with stickers/labels for the cover and spine for when you want to archive it. It also comes with a pocket at the back which keeps a surprising amount of spare/scrap pieces. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a sturdy new sketchbook.100% worth the money :)

I’ve used a lot of sketchbooks in my time, and this one is one of my all time favourites. The paper is smooth and a beautiful soft white, making it a great option for most media. It opens very flat too so I can easily create images across a whole spread. Im not fussed when paper crinkles on me so I’ve been able to use gouache and acrylic in the sketchbook, as well as marker, ink, graphite and collage. If you prefer paper to stay smooth and pristine though I would avoid using much water based media in this book. I haven’t had any issue with ink or water based markers ghosting, but alcohol markers definitely will bleed through, especially if you layer a lot. Again it’s not something that bothers me in a sketchbook in the slightest. The best part is the durability and craftsmanship of the book itself. I’ve used Leuchttrum notebooks for years so I already knew this one would hold up. In addition to my artistic mistreatment of my sketchbooks, I also tend to throw them in my bag, bend and otherwise stress the bindings, remove pages etc. Basically I’m a walking durability test. So far this one has really held up! Especially the elastic closure which at less than a quarter of the way through the pages is already earning its keep. All in all, this sketchbook is a great value in my opinion. There are cheaper ones out there that definitely serve a function, but if you want a book that will essentially become a living art piece through use, I would strongly recommend giving this one a try!

My grandson (12) who is very artistic requested this. He loved it!

Have been looking for these in stores but the square shape and larger size is a hard to find one. Better quality than other sketchbooks

Good nice. Nice smooth paper. No bleed through to next page even when using carbon ink or watercolours. Very good for sketching. Repeat buy