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Moleskine Art Sketchbook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 104 Pages
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Brand | Moleskine |
Color | Black |
Material | Plastic |
Sheet Size | Large |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
About this item
- MOLESKINE ART COLLECTION: From sketchbooks and sketchpads to watercolor notebooks with heavy paper, to music notebooks with plain and pentagram pages, to storyboard layout notebooks, Moleskine's art collection of notebooks offer the quality you need.
- DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing projects & notes in your Moleskine notebook with an elastic closure band & inner storage folders. Leather-like classic Moleskine cover & thick, ivory paper pages are perfect for writing with fountain pens.
- GIFT QUALITY NOTEBOOKS: Moleskine planners, journals and notebooks come in hardcover or softcover and colors like black, red, blue, green and brown. The binding and cover have a durable finish, designed for daily journaling, writing and sketching.
- DELUXE QUALITY PAGES: Moleskine's thick, ivory paper pages in a hardcover Moleskine notebook, softcover Moleskine notebook, cahier or volant journal, or Moleskine planner are perfectly textured for writing with a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, or pencil.
- MOLESKINE QUALITY: We're dedicated to culture, travel, memory, imagination, & personal identity—both physical & digital. We bring this commitment to our notebooks, bags, apps & smart pens & notebooks.
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From the manufacturer
A collection of sketchbooks and notebooks designed to let your creativity flourish. The Art Collection features quality sketch-grade paper designed to work with a range of artistic media and strong enough to stand up to repeated eraser use.
Sketchbook and Pads
The Moleskine Sketchbook is made with top quality heavy paper and is perfect for on-the-go drawings, sketches and tempera colors. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid-free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.
Watercolor Notebooks and Albums
The Moleskine Watercolor Notebook and Album are the portable ateliers for painting and drawing with watercolors. A heavy 200-gram, cold-pressed paper is identical on the both sides and was created especially for Moleskine.
Sketchbooks | Watercolor Notebooks | Japanese Albums | Music Notebook | |
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Ideal For | All dry media, pens and markers | All wet and dry media | All dry media, pens and markers | Music composition |
Layout | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain with pentagram |
Size | Pocket: 3.5" x 5.5", Large: 5" x 8.25", A4: 8.25" x 11.75", A3: 11.75" x 16.5" | Pocket: 3.5" x 5.5", Large: 5" x 8.25", A4: 8.25" x 11.75", A3: 11.75" x 16.5" | Pocket: 3.5" x 5.5", Large: 5" x 8.25" | Large: 5" x 8.25", XL: 7.5" x 9.75" |
Paper Grade | 120 G/M², 165 G/M² | 200 G/M² | 165 G/M² | 100 G/M² |
Number of Pages | Pocket: 72 Pages, Large: 88 Pages, Square: 88 Pages, XXL: 88 Pages | Pocket: 60 Pages, Large: 72 Pages, A4: 60 Pages, A3 Pages: 60 Pages | Pocket: 60 accordion pages, Large: 48 accordion pages | Large: 192 Pages, XL Cahier: 80 Pages |
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Product information
Brand | Moleskine |
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Color | Black |
Material | Plastic |
Sheet Size | Large |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
Product Dimensions | 8.25"L x 5"W |
Sheet Count | 52 |
Paper Weight | 120 |
Item Weight | 12 ounces |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Moleskine |
Language | English |
ASIN | 8883701151 |
Item model number | S01151 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,134 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #44 in Hardcover Executive Notebooks |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Assembly required | No |
Warranty Description | Warranty |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Moleskine Art Sketchbook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 104 Pages |
Import | Made in the USA |
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Moleskine Art Sketchbook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 104 Pages
From the Manufacturer
Art Collection sketchbooks and albums are inviting blank spaces to fill with sketches and drawings. Portable comfort zone: be creative on the move, wherever you go. Keep your artwork private or share with the world.
A range of professional artistic tools to capture the imagination and enable creativity
- Hard Cover Notebook
- Rounded corners
- Elastic closure
- Moleskine ivory paper
- Matching ribbon bookmark
- Paper: 120 gsm, acid-free, ivory, plain
- “Incase of Loss” printed on the flyleaf
- Expandable inner pocket in the back
- Reusable paperband B-SIDE featuring additional printed tools
- Lies flat, opens at 180°
- The history of Moleskine is inside
- Moleskine Srlcreates and sells FSC-certified products
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Customers like the thickness, appearance and size of the office product. They mention that its thick, sturdy and has a beautiful design. They also like the texture, sketchbook, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on color and ink.
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Customers are impressed by the quality of the Moleskine sketchbook. They say the paper holds up nicely with every medium they throw at it, and the solid vinyl cover and the book binding are solid. The paper quality is suburb, with just enough tooth in the paper to give the sketchbooks a nice finish for ink.
"...The hard cover is very thick and sturdy plus it has so many pages for this low low price. You can't beat it...." Read more
"...easy to decorate for anyone wanting to do exactly that and also very sturdy so I don’t feel as if it’s going to break...." Read more
"...the paper wuality holds up so nicely with every medium i throw at it (cant say the same for a lot of sketchbooks ive used...) also had a good amount..." Read more
"The heavyweight pages are definitely durable enough for pencil, and pen and ink work...." Read more
Customers like the size of the product. They say it's a really nice size, perfect for making drawing accessible, and easy to carry around. The paper is perfect, large enough to inspire a bigger work, and the slim design makes it easy to wear around. Some mention that it has a built-in folder pocket attached to the back cover. The design is smooth and is a little heavier weight, like Bristol paper.
"...There is a small pocket on the back to store small sheets of paper and random things you might find while wandering the streets looking for..." Read more
"...The size of the sketchbook is also perfect for me (I put a highlighter next to it for comparison)...." Read more
"...also had a good amount of pages and the little pocket at the back was supah handy!" Read more
"Big fan of these. They're stylish and perfect for notes on the go...." Read more
Customers like the thickness of the paper. They mention that it is heavy enough to be comfortable for using in a book form, and the thick yellowish paper is incredible to write on.
"...The hard cover is very thick and sturdy plus it has so many pages for this low low price. You can't beat it...." Read more
"its a great sketchbook for ballpoint pen. the pages are a perfect thickness to prevent bleedthrough to the next page from most mediums except for..." Read more
"...This has worked wonderfully. The paper was surprisingly thick, I've had no ghosting or bleed through with pens and it's been great for sketching...." Read more
"Super great sketchbook. The pages are thick and will stop any pen bleeding, but the pages do tear out easily so keep it protected." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sketchbook. They mention that it is a great product if you draw or write lightly, and the cover is very nice. Some customers also say that the paper is not what they had hoped it would be, but it is still a good art notebook. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Overall, an excellent sketchbook which handles fountain pen in, india ink, and all degrees of graphite very nicely, including a Pentel Brush Pen...." Read more
"its a great sketchbook for ballpoint pen...." Read more
"Super great sketchbook. The pages are thick and will stop any pen bleeding, but the pages do tear out easily so keep it protected." Read more
"...The pages in this one are nice and thick and they have an off white color that many people really like...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the sketchbook. They mention that it looks good, the pages are bound in a vibrant, rich color, and the hardcover is really really nice quality. The smooth surface really makes sketches look amazing, and it doesn't soak up the graphite. The paper is thick, poster-like, and allows for perfect composition of the luscious human form.
"...The paper is thick, poster like (very close to thin bristol board actually) and a very soft beige color...." Read more
"...And markers look BEAUTIFUL on this paper, they don’t come out patchy and the colors stay vibrant...." Read more
"...The pale cream color of the pages gives a nice classic look to any artwork done on them...." Read more
"...the pages also hold ink well, have a nice cream colour that looks nice and has a medium coarse texture that holds ink and graphite well...." Read more
Customers like the texture of the office product. They say the paper is smooth, soft, and thick, and the cover material is soft yet grippy. Some mention that the pages are smooth and thick and hold ink and graphite well. Overall, customers are satisfied with the texture and quality of the product.
"...It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly...." Read more
"...The paper has a smooth finish, similar to plate finish Strathmore 500, and has enough tooth for pencil, yet not so much that it will distort or..." Read more
"...ink well, have a nice cream colour that looks nice and has a medium coarse texture that holds ink and graphite well...." Read more
"I LOVE this sketchbook. It’s so awesome, the pages are smooth and thick and take different mediums great. Definitely my favorite brand so far!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ink. Some mention that the paper makes it so that the in d does not bleed through the pages, while others say that it definitely bleeds through. The pages are thick and will stop any pen bleeding, but the pages do tear out easily. Some say that gel pens are going to bleed and smear easily on the paper and on the papers before it, and that with alcohol markers, it will bleedthroughinstantly.
"...It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly...." Read more
"...Now cons: there will be INTENSE bleeding (as you can see you can practically redraw the picture you colored again)...." Read more
"...Onyx and Noodler's Heart of Darkness Black on these pages with zero bleed-thru...." Read more
"...Gel pens are going to bleed through and smear easily on the paper and on the paper before it so make sure to let it sit and dry before moving onto..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the paper. Some mention that they love the tinted color, the off-white tone, and that ink looks amazing in this sketchbook. Others say that the papers are a very yellowish white, and the color is different.
"...The pros: ink looks amazing in this sketchbook, it draws on clean and looks amazing in the off white paper...." Read more
"...The pages are much thinner, and the color is different. More of a light, minty color as the classic sketchbooks are a warm beige." Read more
"...Highly detailed cross-hatching and very fine gradients of shading are possible on these papers, and because of their thickness, you'll be able to..." Read more
"...the pages also hold ink well, have a nice cream colour that looks nice and has a medium coarse texture that holds ink and graphite well...." Read more
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I am an illustrator, so sketching is a daily need for me. I always battled with sketchbooks because they felt as sturdy as napkins and just as useless when it comes to archiving. Even the heavy grade more expensive ones felt either TOO thick and textured for graphite and ink or just flimsy and overpriced. I had to use bristol board notebooks for a long time (which was expensive) because I just could not find the right balance. All I have to say it - holy cow, this is THE BEST sketchbook I have ever owned.
The paper is thick, poster like (very close to thin bristol board actually) and a very soft beige color. It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly. The thickness allows you to use soft traces of watercolor and diluted ink without a lot of bending. (If you want to go heavier with liquids I suggest you purchase the Moleskine Watercolor Notebook.
The pages are just large enough to give you good room yet small enough so the book is portable. The book bends far enough past the first 2 pages so you can actually draw across the pages. I use my book front to back not leaving one sheet uncovered and can draw horizontal landscapes thanks to the ability to use 2 pages at once. There is a small pocket on the back to store small sheets of paper and random things you might find while wandering the streets looking for inspiration. The hard cover is very thick and sturdy plus it has so many pages for this low low price. You can't beat it.
My only regret is not having owned one sooner! I will never go back to other brands. Now if only they made larger sizes... :)
Edit: January 2014 - Yes, the Folio series was released after this review was written, providing larger format sketchbooks. HOWEVER the paper quality is NOT the same. The pages are much thinner, and the color is different. More of a light, minty color as the classic sketchbooks are a warm beige.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2009
I am an illustrator, so sketching is a daily need for me. I always battled with sketchbooks because they felt as sturdy as napkins and just as useless when it comes to archiving. Even the heavy grade more expensive ones felt either TOO thick and textured for graphite and ink or just flimsy and overpriced. I had to use bristol board notebooks for a long time (which was expensive) because I just could not find the right balance. All I have to say it - holy cow, this is THE BEST sketchbook I have ever owned.
The paper is thick, poster like (very close to thin bristol board actually) and a very soft beige color. It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly. The thickness allows you to use soft traces of watercolor and diluted ink without a lot of bending. (If you want to go heavier with liquids I suggest you purchase the Moleskine Watercolor Notebook.
The pages are just large enough to give you good room yet small enough so the book is portable. The book bends far enough past the first 2 pages so you can actually draw across the pages. I use my book front to back not leaving one sheet uncovered and can draw horizontal landscapes thanks to the ability to use 2 pages at once. There is a small pocket on the back to store small sheets of paper and random things you might find while wandering the streets looking for inspiration. The hard cover is very thick and sturdy plus it has so many pages for this low low price. You can't beat it.
My only regret is not having owned one sooner! I will never go back to other brands. Now if only they made larger sizes... :)
Edit: January 2014 - Yes, the Folio series was released after this review was written, providing larger format sketchbooks. HOWEVER the paper quality is NOT the same. The pages are much thinner, and the color is different. More of a light, minty color as the classic sketchbooks are a warm beige.
The pros: ink looks amazing in this sketchbook, it draws on clean and looks amazing in the off white paper. The size of the sketchbook is also perfect for me (I put a highlighter next to it for comparison). The cover also is very easy to decorate for anyone wanting to do exactly that and also very sturdy so I don’t feel as if it’s going to break. The paper can also handle POSCA pens very well, more so than other papers I’ve tried. And markers look BEAUTIFUL on this paper, they don’t come out patchy and the colors stay vibrant. (On the drawing I show I used 3 different alcohol markers brands and they all look vibrant).
Now cons: there will be INTENSE bleeding (as you can see you can practically redraw the picture you colored again). I forgot to put a mat in between the pages at one point and it bled not just through one paper but 2! Also I have no even attempted to use watercolor on this paper since I am experienced with water colors and can tell that this paper will get either absolute destroyed by the water or it won’t hold the paint at all making it very hard to control.
Overall, this is my favorite sketchbook I have found for it being just a sketchbook meaning no intense pieces on this which is something I like but do be aware of that! I highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for a sketchbook though if you’re a watercolor artist maybe try something else
The pros: ink looks amazing in this sketchbook, it draws on clean and looks amazing in the off white paper. The size of the sketchbook is also perfect for me (I put a highlighter next to it for comparison). The cover also is very easy to decorate for anyone wanting to do exactly that and also very sturdy so I don’t feel as if it’s going to break. The paper can also handle POSCA pens very well, more so than other papers I’ve tried. And markers look BEAUTIFUL on this paper, they don’t come out patchy and the colors stay vibrant. (On the drawing I show I used 3 different alcohol markers brands and they all look vibrant).
Now cons: there will be INTENSE bleeding (as you can see you can practically redraw the picture you colored again). I forgot to put a mat in between the pages at one point and it bled not just through one paper but 2! Also I have no even attempted to use watercolor on this paper since I am experienced with water colors and can tell that this paper will get either absolute destroyed by the water or it won’t hold the paint at all making it very hard to control.
Overall, this is my favorite sketchbook I have found for it being just a sketchbook meaning no intense pieces on this which is something I like but do be aware of that! I highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for a sketchbook though if you’re a watercolor artist maybe try something else
the pages also hold ink well, have a nice cream colour that looks nice and has a medium coarse texture that holds ink and graphite well.
what more can i say, its a moleskin. its worth the price
the pages also hold ink well, have a nice cream colour that looks nice and has a medium coarse texture that holds ink and graphite well.
what more can i say, its a moleskin. its worth the price
I've had a variety of Moleskine products for journals and work, and love them.
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Reviewed in Mexico on September 18, 2023
In A5 sehr praktisch auch zum Mitnehmen.
Kann ich uneingeschränkt Empfehlen!!
Il colore nero è un classico, ma l'aspetto più interessante sono le varianti di colore o di tema offerte dalla Moleskine. Qualità prezzo perfetta, può sembrare costoso rispetto ad altri sul mercato, ma non c'è paragone.