This will take the mystery out of which notebook is the right one for many viewers. There are so many to choose from and your video will make it easier for people to make a smart decision for themselves. Thanks Katie!!😘
What a great way to remember cold and hot press! I‘m a new (but old) artist (love watercolor, but am beginning to love mixed media. I like the Bee Creative 100% cotton 130/300 sketchbooks. They are hard to find now, though so I started using Viviva, however, I prefer spiral bound now at this point in my art journey. I learn so much from you, Katie- thanks.
Katie, A Ranger Dylusions sketchbook would be life changing for you! I was sad not to see that as one of your favorites! Ultra thick pages and 64 pages in the large sketchbook, 48 in the small and 48 in the square version. I definitely suggest this as a sketchbook that is great for any media (inks, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, pencil, neocolor, etc.-even in several layers...) comes in 3 sizes and also in an all black (black pages) in a square version. They are fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your recommendations; I really enjoyed it!
I’ve just looked this one up coz it sounded so good. But I don’t think they’re really sold in the UK so they’re quite expensive to buy online from random shops!
I just ordered a Christmas mystery pack from ranger. Hope there's a Dylusions sketchbook in it, because now I'm super curious. I'll have to try it if I get a chance. Thanks for the idea.
Thank you so much Crystal, that sounds like a fab sketchbook! It's not one I see very often so I'd be keen to give it a go. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your recommendation! 💛
I was a watercolorist first and now I'm getting into mixed media. But Etchr regular white cover sketchbook was I think my 3rd sketchbook to try . I don't know if it uses different paper than their Perfect sketchbook , but my experience only using watercolors on the Etchr paper is that it takes the watercolor paint and really dulls the color down compared to other watercolor paper. I've used 2 sketchbooks from them - the ones with the white cover just different sizes and both sketchbooks had this effect with the watercolors. I'm actually not sure why it's rated so high amongst watercolor users - because it really messes with the vibrancy of watercolors. Take note that I'm used to expensive high GSM 100% cotton paper, so that's what I'm comparing it to - particularly since etchr is also 100% cotton and quite pricy
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, so helpful! I've not used any other Etchr sketchbooks so can't comment on those, but this is really interesting to read! I wonder if anyone has done a comparison here on TH-cam with the Etchr sketchbooks and compared them to other ones with 100% cotton paper!
I would agree on the Etchr sketchbooks. I have used both the white cover sketchbook and black cover Perfect sketchbook. I thought it was just me who had this experience since they are so highly praised by so many. They are nice, (but pricey) and they are 100% cotton but I too think watercolors (regardless of paint brand) look duller on the Etchr sketchbook paper. I've not seen anyone compare the Etchr sketchbooks with other 100% cotton sketchbooks specifically for watercolors but it would be interesting. I just finished filling my Etchr sketchbook so maybe I can see if there is any difference with the next 100% cotton sketchbook. I've too just recently ventured into Mixed Media so not sure when I'll start a 100% cotton sketchbook using just watercolor.
I have a theory... I might be wrong, but I feel like they use the Baohong student grade paper in the Etchr sketchbook (white cover), I think that it's just repackaged and bound together. Why? Well, I noticed exactly what you did - the colours dull down A LOT. After pondering for a while I suddenly understood that I know this effect from another 100% cotton paper I use which comes from the Chinese brand Baohong. I took both Etchr and Baohong and made a little test at the same time using the same watercolours - and I swear, the results looked shockingly identical. Since then I'm a believer 😂 But Baohong, at least, is much cheaper...
@@k.b.1996 That's very interesting. I have a Baohong block that I have not tried yet. I'll have to give it a go and see if I experience the same thing. If the experience is the same, you're right, at least the Baohong is cheaper. 🙂Thanks for sharing your observation.
@@cj_kirby if you try it, I'll be extremely interested in your results! My test was on the hot press paper for both Baohong and Etchr. I do have the coldpress baohong, but not etchr, so for this type of paper, I can't vouch, but for hot press - yes! Please report back, I'm super interested!
That strathmore is one of my favorites, too. They're drawing sketchbook in that format is also awesome. I wish I liked the royal talens. I like the etchr every day hot press for my fancy sketchbook . I did lime the epsilon by stilllman and birn, which is like the zeta but thinner. I prefer the alpha, though. I'm currently using the beechmore, which is slightly better than the talens. It doesn't do great with watercolor markers if you go over them with water a lot .it'll bleed through, but it doesn't feel super precious bc there are 156 pages, I think?
Thanks so much!! I’ve recently bought my first Talens sketchbook but don’t like the ivory paper colour so I found this video very helpful!! I didn’t realise how hard it is to find the “perfect” sketchbook when I started drawing again about a year ago 😂😂😂❤
I also love the Strathmore Mixed Media journals in both the hardcover and softcovers! The 500 Series Mixed Media paper is FANTASTIC! It's truly perfect for mixed media as it's the only paper I've found that watercolor, gouache and colored pencil ALL perform equally well on. My only gripes are that 1. the journal covers age terribly, and 2. I wish they offered it in an A6 or pocket size that I could keep as my EDC sketchbook. Right now I'm carrying a pocket-sized Stillman & Birn Alpha which is a paper that I tolerate rather than love.
A great overview, Katie! One of the issues for me is finding sketchbooks without animal products, which is my preference. Who would have thought that would be hard? Pith are good, and Etcher, and quite a few others, but I do find it limits my range. But luckily I have WAY TOO MANY on the go already, hahaha. So it will be some time before a need another. Thanks for this great video, I enjoyed a few peaks of the spreads you do on Patreon in them. 😉
I agree about the Stilman & Birn Zeta, and prefer their Beta sketchbooks. I have a Royal Talens, small square sketchbook but hardly use it. And like you, my number one favorite is the Strathmore Watercolor 500 series softcover in all sizes. I also recently discovered the Canson Graduate Multimedia series and Watercolor series. The Multimedia is 200gsm and the paper has just the slightest tooth. The Watercolor is 250 gsm and is one of those that has the cold press on one side and the smoother surface on the other. Not the best but affordable. I like the Multimedia better.
Super helpful to hear, thanks Paula! Glad it's not just me being a Goldilocks with that paper 😅 I keep seeing the Canson sketchbooks being used lately, they seem like a great alternative for their price so it's great to hear your thoughts!
@@KatieMoody I've wasn't wild about Canson until they came out with the Graduate series, probably partly because I didn't like the ring binding. But the Graduate sketchbooks? Those I like.
@@KatieMoodyI wasn’t able to find a canson with the right paper that wasn’t spiral bound (judging by the fact you have none and like full page spreads I’m going to assume you loathe them too!). But I bought a 1 side gummed pad of the ‘imagine’ mixed media paper because it seemed to have that Goldilocks level of tooth and look thick enough for watercolour (I really haven’t put it through its paces yet) and I’ve toyed with the idea of making my own sketchbook. My dad also brought a tonne of big sheets of Baohong over from China for me too (I know, lucky me! But I’m not actually quite sure what to do with it now!) so I’ve even contemplated making a frankensketchbook with mixed media in the front, watercolour in the back. Maybe even something lower gsm for the ‘workings’ or scribbles too! Not sure how well the 300gsm Baohong will hold in a sketchbook though it’s so thick. I’ve even saved two AKT deodorant packets for the canson imagine because I find their bright colours and cardstock really pleasing and thought I might make a little (14cm) travel or mini project sketchbook using them as covers. But so many projects so little time you know… so they’ve just sat on my shelf for months! One thing I do highly recommend making though is a pocket to stick on the inside of the back cover for any bits and bobs you have loose, if your sketchbook doesn’t have one (looking at you royal talens!) - I’ve started carrying a bit of laminated paper in there too to act as a brush pen palette. They’re super easy to make but if you haven’t done it before I’m happy to explain how it’s done if you’re in need of pockets 😊
I have tried all 0f these. Just paid $72.00 for the Etchr Perfect sketchbook….However, I tried the Beechmore sketchbooks. They are really good, they handled all of my water and paint. Excellent paging, you feel like you are receiving something really high end, yet more affordable than etcher. Definitely worth trying, hope that’s a help for someone.
I have filled a bunch of the Pith sketchbooks now, and I can't say I have noticed a difference in the paper stock. I thought they were all the same but just different sizes - so maybe they DID change the paper at some point 🤔 The Stathmore has such lovely paper but i found it hard to lay flat. Have you tried the other etchr sketchbook? The one with the white cloth cover - I really like that one but it's pricey too! I could talk about sketchbooks all day 😂😂
Hi Katie. I do think your Pith Oroblanco may be old stock. I feel like it got a rough review lol. I use inks, Pitt brush markers, acrylic inks, pretty much everything in mine, and it's not going straight through. Pith have become my favourite sketchbooks, and I do have alot of different brands, but I'm finding they're sitting in my cabinet .... unloved. We all have our preferences. Thanks for this video x Nell.
I’m with you on the ‘precious’ Katie. I have so many sketch books and tend to only grab the cheapest ones while the nicer more expensive ones sit on the shelf. If I’m not going to work on a planned ‘masterpiece’ then why ruin the book? lol! Such a silly way of thinking but it actually frees me up to throw anything on the paper and see what happens when I’m working in the less ‘precious’ books. 😊
Haha yes exactly this! I think we can be a bit more playful and free when we know the art supplies we're using don't cost a fortune. It definitely is a factor in art making even though all supplies are made to be used 🙈 Glad you can relate with me! 💛
We all have different needs, thus different favorite supplies. I recently discovered the "UglyBook" sketchbooks. They are crazily expensive for what they are, but I had the best colored pencil experience ever on one. Won't buy it again (because price, yikes), but glad I tried it, both to have an enjoyable experience and salve my curiosity.
Katie, you are my sketchbook enabler 😂 I have old stock Pith Orablanco and it’s such a pretty sketchbook but damn the paper is like a sponge! Brush pen does look quite cool with the texture coming through, but it’s quite a thirsty paper :/ Curious about the Cara Cara… not that I need any more bloody sketchbooks LOL 😅
If anyone hates the softcover of the Strathmore but loves the 500 paper, their Mixed Media Visual Journal (spiral bound, hardboard cover) has the same paper. I think it’s cheaper than the softcover version too 😊
I just bought the Strathmore mixed media sketchbook. Mine doesn't seem to lay flat as it looks like they used too much glue on the spine. The paper is amazing though.
Interesting that you rated the yellow paper royal talens ahead of white, I used it for peachtober and whilst the paper isn't great, I prefer white just because the yellow is so strange 😂 also would love to try the perfect sketchbook but it's super expensive
The Stillman & Birn Zeta series is currently my favorite. I prefer the smooth bright white paper for watercolor and various pens, and I like that it comes in a square format. Good thing there are so many options!
Love my Strathmore 500 series and Hahnemuhle books the best.I did not love Stillman & Birn Zeta or Beta at all. I still have to work up the courage to try my Etchr books.
I love this! Funnily enough, I’ve been considering getting some bigger Royal Talens sketchbooks since I have the little square one and love it. Maybe this is a sign that I should!! I also have heard such good things about your number one and am considering it if I start painting more often!
Thank you so much Lauren! Yes I highly recommend it, I love all sizes of the Royal Talens! And if you find the A5 one begins to feel too limiting, you can go even bigger again 😄
That's so funny to see Stilman & Birn mentioned! I just dug out the one sketchbook I have by them and I like it a lot. Mine is about 8x10 Gamma series - it has ivory-toned paper with a slight tooth...i only ever used graphite pencil in it so not sure how it does with watercolor...the texture is slightly rougher than Royal Talens.
Interesting video! I have 2 Oroblanco sketchbooks. Absolutely loved the first one, did great with watercolours. The second one was awful, even though I got them at the same time. Such a pity!
Oooh that is so interesting!! I wonder if you had one with the bad paper! The Cara Cara is great for watercolour so sounds more similar to your first Oroblanco! What a shame, it makes it so hard to know whether to buy it again
@KatieMoody I'm thinking it was bad paper, but such a pity. I would've bought more Pith sketchbooks without hesitation if my second one didn't disappoint so much.
This will take the mystery out of which notebook is the right one for many viewers. There are so many to choose from and your video will make it easier for people to make a smart decision for themselves.
Thanks Katie!!😘
What a great way to remember cold and hot press! I‘m a new (but old) artist (love watercolor, but am beginning to love mixed media. I like the Bee Creative 100% cotton 130/300 sketchbooks. They are hard to find now, though so I started using Viviva, however, I prefer spiral bound now at this point in my art journey. I learn so much from you, Katie- thanks.
Very helpful- thank you! The Strathmore is among my favorite too.
Katie, A Ranger Dylusions sketchbook would be life changing for you! I was sad not to see that as one of your favorites! Ultra thick pages and 64 pages in the large sketchbook, 48 in the small and 48 in the square version. I definitely suggest this as a sketchbook that is great for any media (inks, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, pencil, neocolor, etc.-even in several layers...) comes in 3 sizes and also in an all black (black pages) in a square version. They are fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your recommendations; I really enjoyed it!
I’ve just looked this one up coz it sounded so good. But I don’t think they’re really sold in the UK so they’re quite expensive to buy online from random shops!
I just ordered a Christmas mystery pack from ranger. Hope there's a Dylusions sketchbook in it, because now I'm super curious. I'll have to try it if I get a chance. Thanks for the idea.
Thank you so much Crystal, that sounds like a fab sketchbook! It's not one I see very often so I'd be keen to give it a go. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your recommendation! 💛
Try the stillman and birn Alpha series sketchbook, you will love it 😊
I was a watercolorist first and now I'm getting into mixed media. But Etchr regular white cover sketchbook was I think my 3rd sketchbook to try . I don't know if it uses different paper than their Perfect sketchbook , but my experience only using watercolors on the Etchr paper is that it takes the watercolor paint and really dulls the color down compared to other watercolor paper. I've used 2 sketchbooks from them - the ones with the white cover just different sizes and both sketchbooks had this effect with the watercolors. I'm actually not sure why it's rated so high amongst watercolor users - because it really messes with the vibrancy of watercolors. Take note that I'm used to expensive high GSM 100% cotton paper, so that's what I'm comparing it to - particularly since etchr is also 100% cotton and quite pricy
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, so helpful! I've not used any other Etchr sketchbooks so can't comment on those, but this is really interesting to read! I wonder if anyone has done a comparison here on TH-cam with the Etchr sketchbooks and compared them to other ones with 100% cotton paper!
I would agree on the Etchr sketchbooks. I have used both the white cover sketchbook and black cover Perfect sketchbook. I thought it was just me who had this experience since they are so highly praised by so many. They are nice, (but pricey) and they are 100% cotton but I too think watercolors (regardless of paint brand) look duller on the Etchr sketchbook paper. I've not seen anyone compare the Etchr sketchbooks with other 100% cotton sketchbooks specifically for watercolors but it would be interesting. I just finished filling my Etchr sketchbook so maybe I can see if there is any difference with the next 100% cotton sketchbook. I've too just recently ventured into Mixed Media so not sure when I'll start a 100% cotton sketchbook using just watercolor.
I have a theory... I might be wrong, but I feel like they use the Baohong student grade paper in the Etchr sketchbook (white cover), I think that it's just repackaged and bound together. Why? Well, I noticed exactly what you did - the colours dull down A LOT. After pondering for a while I suddenly understood that I know this effect from another 100% cotton paper I use which comes from the Chinese brand Baohong. I took both Etchr and Baohong and made a little test at the same time using the same watercolours - and I swear, the results looked shockingly identical. Since then I'm a believer 😂 But Baohong, at least, is much cheaper...
@@k.b.1996 That's very interesting. I have a Baohong block that I have not tried yet. I'll have to give it a go and see if I experience the same thing. If the experience is the same, you're right, at least the Baohong is cheaper. 🙂Thanks for sharing your observation.
@@cj_kirby if you try it, I'll be extremely interested in your results! My test was on the hot press paper for both Baohong and Etchr. I do have the coldpress baohong, but not etchr, so for this type of paper, I can't vouch, but for hot press - yes! Please report back, I'm super interested!
That strathmore is one of my favorites, too. They're drawing sketchbook in that format is also awesome. I wish I liked the royal talens. I like the etchr every day hot press for my fancy sketchbook .
I did lime the epsilon by stilllman and birn, which is like the zeta but thinner. I prefer the alpha, though.
I'm currently using the beechmore, which is slightly better than the talens. It doesn't do great with watercolor markers if you go over them with water a lot .it'll bleed through, but it doesn't feel super precious bc there are 156 pages, I think?
Thanks so much!! I’ve recently bought my first Talens sketchbook but don’t like the ivory paper colour so I found this video very helpful!! I didn’t realise how hard it is to find the “perfect” sketchbook when I started drawing again about a year ago 😂😂😂❤
I also love the Strathmore Mixed Media journals in both the hardcover and softcovers! The 500 Series Mixed Media paper is FANTASTIC! It's truly perfect for mixed media as it's the only paper I've found that watercolor, gouache and colored pencil ALL perform equally well on. My only gripes are that 1. the journal covers age terribly, and 2. I wish they offered it in an A6 or pocket size that I could keep as my EDC sketchbook. Right now I'm carrying a pocket-sized Stillman & Birn Alpha which is a paper that I tolerate rather than love.
A great overview, Katie! One of the issues for me is finding sketchbooks without animal products, which is my preference. Who would have thought that would be hard? Pith are good, and Etcher, and quite a few others, but I do find it limits my range. But luckily I have WAY TOO MANY on the go already, hahaha. So it will be some time before a need another. Thanks for this great video, I enjoyed a few peaks of the spreads you do on Patreon in them. 😉
I agree about the Stilman & Birn Zeta, and prefer their Beta sketchbooks. I have a Royal Talens, small square sketchbook but hardly use it. And like you, my number one favorite is the Strathmore Watercolor 500 series softcover in all sizes. I also recently discovered the Canson Graduate Multimedia series and Watercolor series. The Multimedia is 200gsm and the paper has just the slightest tooth. The Watercolor is 250 gsm and is one of those that has the cold press on one side and the smoother surface on the other. Not the best but affordable. I like the Multimedia better.
Super helpful to hear, thanks Paula! Glad it's not just me being a Goldilocks with that paper 😅 I keep seeing the Canson sketchbooks being used lately, they seem like a great alternative for their price so it's great to hear your thoughts!
@@KatieMoody I've wasn't wild about Canson until they came out with the Graduate series, probably partly because I didn't like the ring binding. But the Graduate sketchbooks? Those I like.
@@KatieMoodyI wasn’t able to find a canson with the right paper that wasn’t spiral bound (judging by the fact you have none and like full page spreads I’m going to assume you loathe them too!). But I bought a 1 side gummed pad of the ‘imagine’ mixed media paper because it seemed to have that Goldilocks level of tooth and look thick enough for watercolour (I really haven’t put it through its paces yet) and I’ve toyed with the idea of making my own sketchbook. My dad also brought a tonne of big sheets of Baohong over from China for me too (I know, lucky me! But I’m not actually quite sure what to do with it now!) so I’ve even contemplated making a frankensketchbook with mixed media in the front, watercolour in the back. Maybe even something lower gsm for the ‘workings’ or scribbles too! Not sure how well the 300gsm Baohong will hold in a sketchbook though it’s so thick. I’ve even saved two AKT deodorant packets for the canson imagine because I find their bright colours and cardstock really pleasing and thought I might make a little (14cm) travel or mini project sketchbook using them as covers. But so many projects so little time you know… so they’ve just sat on my shelf for months!
One thing I do highly recommend making though is a pocket to stick on the inside of the back cover for any bits and bobs you have loose, if your sketchbook doesn’t have one (looking at you royal talens!) - I’ve started carrying a bit of laminated paper in there too to act as a brush pen palette. They’re super easy to make but if you haven’t done it before I’m happy to explain how it’s done if you’re in need of pockets 😊
Great review! You always inspire me to use my sketchbooks.
Katie, that Strathmore mixed media sketchbook comes in a hardback option!! ❤ Courtney
I have tried all 0f these. Just paid $72.00 for the Etchr Perfect sketchbook….However, I tried the Beechmore sketchbooks. They are really good, they handled all of my water and paint. Excellent paging, you feel like you are receiving something really high end, yet more affordable than etcher. Definitely worth trying, hope that’s a help for someone.
Excellent review and vey helpful!
I have filled a bunch of the Pith sketchbooks now, and I can't say I have noticed a difference in the paper stock. I thought they were all the same but just different sizes - so maybe they DID change the paper at some point 🤔 The Stathmore has such lovely paper but i found it hard to lay flat. Have you tried the other etchr sketchbook? The one with the white cloth cover - I really like that one but it's pricey too! I could talk about sketchbooks all day 😂😂
Hi Katie. I do think your Pith Oroblanco may be old stock. I feel like it got a rough review lol. I use inks, Pitt brush markers, acrylic inks, pretty much everything in mine, and it's not going straight through. Pith have become my favourite sketchbooks, and I do have alot of different brands, but I'm finding they're sitting in my cabinet .... unloved. We all have our preferences. Thanks for this video x Nell.
I’m with you on the ‘precious’ Katie. I have so many sketch books and tend to only grab the cheapest ones while the nicer more expensive ones sit on the shelf. If I’m not going to work on a planned ‘masterpiece’ then why ruin the book? lol! Such a silly way of thinking but it actually frees me up to throw anything on the paper and see what happens when I’m working in the less ‘precious’ books. 😊
Haha yes exactly this! I think we can be a bit more playful and free when we know the art supplies we're using don't cost a fortune. It definitely is a factor in art making even though all supplies are made to be used 🙈 Glad you can relate with me! 💛
We all have different needs, thus different favorite supplies. I recently discovered the "UglyBook" sketchbooks. They are crazily expensive for what they are, but I had the best colored pencil experience ever on one. Won't buy it again (because price, yikes), but glad I tried it, both to have an enjoyable experience and salve my curiosity.
Katie, you are my sketchbook enabler 😂 I have old stock Pith Orablanco and it’s such a pretty sketchbook but damn the paper is like a sponge! Brush pen does look quite cool with the texture coming through, but it’s quite a thirsty paper :/ Curious about the Cara Cara… not that I need any more bloody sketchbooks LOL 😅
If anyone hates the softcover of the Strathmore but loves the 500 paper, their Mixed Media Visual Journal (spiral bound, hardboard cover) has the same paper. I think it’s cheaper than the softcover version too 😊
I just bought the Strathmore mixed media sketchbook. Mine doesn't seem to lay flat as it looks like they used too much glue on the spine. The paper is amazing though.
I've found the spine definitely softens with time - my full sketchbook now lies much flatter than my new one!
I wish my local Michael’s store had a smaller version of the strathmore because I like it !
Interesting that you rated the yellow paper royal talens ahead of white, I used it for peachtober and whilst the paper isn't great, I prefer white just because the yellow is so strange 😂 also would love to try the perfect sketchbook but it's super expensive
I really love the warmth it brings to my art, I kind of miss it when I use the white paper 😅 Definitely my comfort-zone sketchbook!
The Stillman & Birn Zeta series is currently my favorite. I prefer the smooth bright white paper for watercolor and various pens, and I like that it comes in a square format. Good thing there are so many options!
For sure, they seem to have a really wide range which is fantastic to have so many options! 😄
I love the strathmore!! I just noticed that they sell a smaller size (comparable to the royal talens you showed) I just bought it and am loving it!
Thank you for your review on the white royal talens. I was tempted when I heard it was out there but it sounds like it won't work for me
Love my Strathmore 500 series and Hahnemuhle books the best.I did not love Stillman & Birn Zeta or Beta at all. I still have to work up the courage to try my Etchr books.
I love this! Funnily enough, I’ve been considering getting some bigger Royal Talens sketchbooks since I have the little square one and love it. Maybe this is a sign that I should!!
I also have heard such good things about your number one and am considering it if I start painting more often!
Thank you so much Lauren! Yes I highly recommend it, I love all sizes of the Royal Talens! And if you find the A5 one begins to feel too limiting, you can go even bigger again 😄
That's so funny to see Stilman & Birn mentioned! I just dug out the one sketchbook I have by them and I like it a lot. Mine is about 8x10 Gamma series - it has ivory-toned paper with a slight tooth...i only ever used graphite pencil in it so not sure how it does with watercolor...the texture is slightly rougher than Royal Talens.
Oooh that's great to know, thanks for sharing info about the Gamma S+B range! I do love ivory-toned paper so this sounds like a great option 😄
Interesting video!
I have 2 Oroblanco sketchbooks. Absolutely loved the first one, did great with watercolours. The second one was awful, even though I got them at the same time. Such a pity!
Oooh that is so interesting!! I wonder if you had one with the bad paper! The Cara Cara is great for watercolour so sounds more similar to your first Oroblanco! What a shame, it makes it so hard to know whether to buy it again
@KatieMoody I'm thinking it was bad paper, but such a pity. I would've bought more Pith sketchbooks without hesitation if my second one didn't disappoint so much.
You’ve made me excited to try the Cara Cara and the strathmore now!! Have you ever used the leuchtturm1917 sketchbook?
So glad to hear! And no I haven't tried it! Would you recommend? 😄
Thank you, that was really useful information xx
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching 🥰
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I love the way colored pencil drawings look on the Royal Talens but I don’t like them at all for watercolor.
Totally agree! It definitely doesn't handle lots of water well which is a shame, though I have plenty of other sketchbooks to use for that 😆