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Pentalic 5" x 8" Aqua Journal, Watercolor, 48 Pages, Blue

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Color Blue
Material Cotton
Sheet Size 5 x 8 Inches
Paper Finish Watercolor

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  • DURABLE COVER - the Aqua Journal provides maximum portability and protection during travel with a European-made vinyl hard cover
  • ABSORBENT - the European-milled high tooth paper refuses warping and does not bleed even under the heaviest washes
  • ACID FREE - the neutral pH watercolor paper is Acid-Free and addresses the problem of being able to preserve artwork!
  • ALL-IN-ONE SKETCHBOOK - Offering everything someone would want in a journal: elastic brush holder, elastic band closure with storage pocket, a ribbon marker, and six signatures so that the book lays flat when open
  • CREATE EVERYDAY - Pentalic Aqua Journal was created for professionals, students, and artists in mind to offer them endless possibilities to work with watercolors on the go!

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European milled, 140 lb. (300 gsm) acid free paper provides the perfect weight and texture for watercolor journaling. Each Aqua Journal is bound in a landscape format with six signatures so that the book lays flat when open. An elastic brush holder is positioned at the top of the book and is designed to hold a Connoisseur Kolinsky Sable Travel Brush. The Aqua Journal is fitted with our signature ribbon marker, elastic band closure and storage pocket in the back of the book. The midnight blue cover material is manufactured in Europe. 48 pages. For each ten 5" x 8" books ordered a free displayer box is included. For each nine 3.5" x 5.375" books ordered a free displayer box is included.


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Pentalic Aqua Journal

An elastic brush holder is positioned at the top of the book and is designed to hold a travel brush or pen of choice. The midnight blue cover material is manufactured in Europe. Elastic band closure makes sure your notes and paintings are well secured.

European milled, 48 pages of 140 lb. (300 gsm) acid free watercolor paper provides the perfect weight and texture for watercolor journaling. Each Aqua Journal is bound in a landscape format with six signatures so that the book lays flat when open, great for landscapes and seascapes. Paint or draw across each two-page spread to capture expansive panoramic scenes.

The Aqua Journal is fitted with a ribbon marker, elastic band closure and storage pocket in the back of the book.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,105 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, size and versatility of the art media paper. For example, they say it's perfect for just about every medium, the paper doesn't bleed through at all and is perfect for watercolor. They also appreciate the value, portability, and texture. However, some customers have reported issues with the binding and sturdiness. They say the pages started falling out after 8 pages.

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327 customers mention284 positive43 negative

Customers like the quality of the paper. They mention it's decent, very good, and holds up really well. Some say the paper is a robust 140lb watercolor paper that doesn't bleed through or warp. Overall, customers say it'll be a good investment and a fantastic sketchbook.

"Love this little book. The paper is nice. It takes water color washes nicely...." Read more

"...Overall, I think this set is a real bargain. It was well thought out and all the provided materials work very well together...." Read more

"...So perfect in every way. I love the landscape shape with generous pages widths. It handles watercolor paint, pen and ink without buckling...." Read more

"...nice to paint on- doesn’t warp easily, absorbs water evenly and colors stay true." Read more

87 customers mention75 positive12 negative

Customers like the size of the art media paper. For example, they say it's an ideal size, good for travel, and perfect for just about every medium. The paper is fantastic and has a gelatin sizing to accept watercolor and other medias. It also fits all their fountain pens fine.

"...I do a lot of sketching, in bed, and the size of this set is very handy without taking up a lot of room on my nightstand or in my purse...." Read more

"...So perfect in every way. I love the landscape shape with generous pages widths. It handles watercolor paint, pen and ink without buckling...." Read more

"Heavy weight, well sized paper for plein air painting" Read more

"...Can’t ask for more than this from a journal.Bonuses- great format and it is easy to get the pages to lay open." Read more

59 customers mention59 positive0 negative

Customers find the paper great for watercolor, with thick, sturdy pages that take the watercolor paint well. They say it's the best watercolor sketchbook they've found, and it'll work well for field sketching and urban painting. The paper is high quality cotton rag, and is paintable on both sides of each page.

"Love this little book. The paper is nice. It takes water color washes nicely...." Read more

"...The paper is sturdy and takes the watercolor paint well. No discoloring or fading. Can't wait to fill it up so I can get another one...." Read more

"...The pages lay perfectly flat, and you can paint across the seam to create a long landscape...." Read more

"...The paper holds water well and doesn't pill up. The outside is water repellent and easy to clean, the tooth of the paper is not too rough but also..." Read more

34 customers mention28 positive6 negative

Customers like the value of the art media paper. They say it's a great travel journal for the price, and a good investment.

"...and thickness of paper, how it handles those mediums and the amazing price. This is my go-to travel journal now. I highly recommend it...." Read more

"...At the same time, it was also one of the cheapest. This book was recommended to me by a really good water colorist and it did not disappoint...." Read more

"...I think its a good investment, good cover and overall it seems to be a good quality, thick paper and well bound...." Read more

"...Great for the price!!" Read more

29 customers mention24 positive5 negative

Customers like the texture of the paper. They say it's not too rough or smooth, and it works well for watercolor. Some customers also mention that the paper feels amazing and is easy to clean. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and texture of this 140 lb cold pressed paper.

"...The cover is a nice, smooth, leather-like material, and it nice a stiff to give a good surface to work on if you're travelling and don't have a..." Read more

"...The product is consistent quality. The durable paper is heavy, nicely textured and holds up to the wettest washes with no pilling or bleed through...." Read more

"...absorbent enough to handle this demanding effort, and the texture is neither too smooth or too distracting in to hinder from the legibility of the..." Read more

"...easy to clean, the tooth of the paper is not too rough but also not too smooth, so it looks great if your doing dry brushing or throwing down a wash...." Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers find the art media paper really portable, good for traveling, and easy to take with them. They also say the size is easy to slip into a bag without a lot of bulk. Customers also mention that it's perfect for traveling with watercolor pencils.

"I like to have an art journal with me at all times. This size transports easily, even in a smaller bag or purse..." Read more

"...I have taken it on several trips this summer and I like that I can slip it into a bag without a lot of bulk." Read more

"...The size is very good for me—nice to have in the house and very nice to tuck in a bag when I head out." Read more

"...This would be nice and compact for traveling" Read more

64 customers mention14 positive50 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the binding quality of the art media paper. They mention that the glue is inadequate, loose, and visible between the signatures. Some customers also report that the spine has come unglued. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality of this product.

"...The one I received had so much glue that I had to tear some of the pages apart to get them to lie flat...." Read more

"...The glue is no stronger than a regular tablet of watercolor paper. So my rating is high marks for value but lowered because of the durability issue." Read more

"...tell that several more pages have started to loosen and separate from the binding. Oh great - another one fell out as I went to turn the page...." Read more

"...No issues with the binding and it IS sewn; you can see the stitching in the crease of the pages...." Read more

55 customers mention0 positive55 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the sturdiness of the watercolor paper. They mention that the pages quickly come loose from the binding, and some sheets fall out.

"First time I used it, the cover separated from the pages...." Read more

"...to about the 3/4 point in using my journal - I started having pages falling out from the beginning of the journal...." Read more

"...The elastic is very loose, but it didn't come undone (and I carry it in my purse at all times), and the string to mark pages is reeeally long..." Read more

"...EDIT to update: there are a few pages that have separated from the binding but they're still attached to the book so to me ita not a big deal...." Read more

Fantastic Journal Set That Works Perfectly Together
5 Stars
Fantastic Journal Set That Works Perfectly Together
I have a number of journals, from different companies, and most of them are very nice. This journal, however, is the only one I've seen that comes in a nice set, that with a little water, will allow you to do anything you would do with regular watercolor paper.Others have reviewed the actual journal. I haven't had the problems, some have mentioned, but I only do sketches so my binding hasn't been a problem. That may change in time, but I'm not too worried about it as the elastic band will keep the pages together when the book is closed.What blew me away, with this set, was the really nice travel brush and watercolor pencils that came with the set. I normally buy a basic set of 12 pencils, before I buy a larger set, to make sure I like the pencils before investing hundreds of dollars in a complete set. I believe this is the first set that has included all the colors I need for sketching.It only takes a light coat of the pencil to give you enough color for a basic wash. From there you can add more layers until you get the look you want. The colors will lift, if you use too much water, when applying more coats, so you do need to be careful of that.The sketch, I've included, has multiple coats of different colors. I used only the pencils provided and the paint brush. All worked exceedingly well for journal work.I liked the journal set so much that I immediately ordered a second one to keep in my purse. I do a lot of sketching, in bed, and the size of this set is very handy without taking up a lot of room on my nightstand or in my purse.The traveling paint brush holds a lot of water and keeps its shape. It is the right size to both bold and fine work. The paper is nice and heavy and works well with watercolors without wrinkling or staining the other side of the sheet. It is easy to open the book to scan your drawings.Overall, I think this set is a real bargain. It was well thought out and all the provided materials work very well together. I am sure I will be ordering more of these journal sets for Christmas presents plus more for me to fill and finish.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
Size: 5-inch x 8-inch, 48 Page JournalVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
Size: Value Pack, 5-inch x 8-inch Journal with Travel Brush and 12 Watercolor Pencil SetVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Journal Set That Works Perfectly Together
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
I have a number of journals, from different companies, and most of them are very nice. This journal, however, is the only one I've seen that comes in a nice set, that with a little water, will allow you to do anything you would do with regular watercolor paper.

Others have reviewed the actual journal. I haven't had the problems, some have mentioned, but I only do sketches so my binding hasn't been a problem. That may change in time, but I'm not too worried about it as the elastic band will keep the pages together when the book is closed.

What blew me away, with this set, was the really nice travel brush and watercolor pencils that came with the set. I normally buy a basic set of 12 pencils, before I buy a larger set, to make sure I like the pencils before investing hundreds of dollars in a complete set. I believe this is the first set that has included all the colors I need for sketching.

It only takes a light coat of the pencil to give you enough color for a basic wash. From there you can add more layers until you get the look you want. The colors will lift, if you use too much water, when applying more coats, so you do need to be careful of that.

The sketch, I've included, has multiple coats of different colors. I used only the pencils provided and the paint brush. All worked exceedingly well for journal work.

I liked the journal set so much that I immediately ordered a second one to keep in my purse. I do a lot of sketching, in bed, and the size of this set is very handy without taking up a lot of room on my nightstand or in my purse.

The traveling paint brush holds a lot of water and keeps its shape. It is the right size to both bold and fine work. The paper is nice and heavy and works well with watercolors without wrinkling or staining the other side of the sheet. It is easy to open the book to scan your drawings.

Overall, I think this set is a real bargain. It was well thought out and all the provided materials work very well together. I am sure I will be ordering more of these journal sets for Christmas presents plus more for me to fill and finish.
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7 people found this helpful
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
Size: 5-inch x 8-inch, 48 Page JournalVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Update - this could easily be a perfect journal
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
I like to have an art journal with me at all times. This size transports easily, even in a smaller bag or purse (although I wish I could have a 2nd bigger landscape journal from them for bigger onsite sketching and painting). I primarily like to use fountain pens and watercolors... and I have tried a lot of journals. For the quality and thickness of paper, how it handles those mediums and the amazing price. This is my go-to travel journal now. I highly recommend it.

Update: I have now finished this journal. I love the paper. I love the elastic that holds the book together. I love the pocket in the back. I love the cover. the pen loop. I HATE THE BINDING. I kept hearing about people having problems with the binding... well - it happened to me too. as I got to about the 3/4 point in using my journal - I started having pages falling out from the beginning of the journal. Pretty much every time I open it now - I lose a page. I have been tacking them back in with washi tape - and thank heavens for the elastic. I know how to treat a binding and journal. This journal would be perfect - If they would stitch the binding. It is annoying to have to cover up parts or the center of pictures with washi tape and worse - washi isn't permanent - so they could all start falling out again. Pentel - make this perfect - give us a stitched binding so all of our hard work dosen't just fall out.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020
This is my first watercolor journal, I've mostly used loose sheets of Arches cold press 300gsm/140lb paper. I was looking for something that would have a thicker weight paper, and this was one of the few that had a weight of 300gsm/140lb. So far it is a beautiful book and it works really well, I'm excited to fill all the pages!

The cover is a nice, smooth, leather-like material, and it nice a stiff to give a good surface to work on if you're travelling and don't have a table at hand. The elastic loop for a travel brush is kinda useless to me, as none of my water brushes fit in it. Guess I can throw a pen in it? The little folder in the back is cute, just not sure what to put in it right now.

The texture of the paper is rough but not as rough as Arches cold press. Tried working with a good amount of water for the first painting and it has buckled but not terribly so. No issues with the binding and it IS sewn; you can see the stitching in the crease of the pages. Paints used in the picture are Arteza tube watercolors and Chromatek watercolor pens, and white Sakura Gelly Roll pen.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
Size: 5-inch x 8-inch, 48 Page JournalVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
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John Oswald
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Seller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2024
Size: 5-inch x 8-inch, 48 Page JournalVerified Purchase
Ulises
5.0 out of 5 stars Aqua Diario Radiante
Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aqua Diario Radiante
Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2019
El Aqua Diario es una Excelente Bitácora para realizar acuarelas, tanto la textura de su papel como el tamaño lo hacen ideal para realizar croquis rápidos con una excelente calidad, resistente a los distintos lavados de acuarela y lo más importante la brillantez de la Luz reflejada. Terminando este Aqua Diario comprare un formato mas grande!
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Kim Huliganga
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for watercolor and gouache!
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2019
Size: 5-inch x 8-inch, 48 Page JournalVerified Purchase
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Sketchbook... Ein Traum!
Reviewed in Germany on March 19, 2019
Size: 5-inch x 8-inch, 48 Page JournalVerified Purchase
Ilustradora en potencia
3.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto, pero llegó sucio
Reviewed in Spain on August 8, 2018
Size: 5-1/2-inch x 5-1/2-inch, 48 Page JournalVerified Purchase
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Ilustradora en potencia
3.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto, pero llegó sucio
Reviewed in Spain on August 8, 2018
A ver, el cuaderno esta xulo, buen papel, me encanta que lo puedas poner plano para hacer un apaisado, lleva un bolsillito al final, un sitio para colocar un lapiz o pincel y el exterior es bonito, pero llegó todo manchado de pintura, en unas rallad muy feas, intentare sacarlas pero básicamente en eso consiste mi mala calificación, ya que lo vendían podían haberlo limpiado antes. Por lo demas el papel bueno etc, aunque aun no he pintado en él, ya ire actualizando.
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Trabaje un par de horas con el y todo bien, emecé la siguiente pagina y luego de cerrarlo se solto esa misma pagina😱. Para ser un bloc tan bueno que se soltase una pagina me decepcionó muchisimo.
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