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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.
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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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The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) supports responsible forestry, which is a vital solution to combat climate change. Choosing FSC-certified products – whether furniture, building materials, paper, rubber, or textiles – helps protect forests, wildlife, clean water and supports the Indigenous Peoples, forest workers and communities who depend on them. Choosing FSC-certified products can also help to mitigate climate change by supporting responsible management of the world’s forests. For a better future, choose FSC.
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 | #2,202 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #32 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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Sold By | Hampton Cosmetics | LIGHTHOUSE PUBLICATIONS, INC. | BH Prime | tumuarta | College Pen & Stationery Inc. | Amazon.com |
paper size | Large | A5 | 5 x 8.25 inches | 5.5*5.5 inch | 5 x 8.25 | 7 x 10 inches |
style | Black | — | Sapphire Blue | — | Watercolour Pencils | Mixed Media |
material | Plastic | Paper | Plastic | Paper | Plastic | Heavyweight |
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Customers like the quality, thickness, size and texture of the sketchbook. For example, they mention it's a high quality product, the paper feels sturdy and the thick pages lend themselves to mixed media. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, saying it looks absolutely lovely.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sketchbook. They mention that it is a high-quality product with sturdy paper that holds up well to sakura microns and pilot g2 pens. The vinyl cover is solid and the book binding is strong. The pages are smooth and thick, and they are pristine and clean. Overall, customers find it to be a great alternative to Moleskin sketchbooks.
"This pad fits in any pocket and is great on the go. It hold pencil and pen amazing with the colors retaining for years...." Read more
"...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
"Big fan of these. They're stylish and perfect for notes on the go...." Read more
Customers like the thickness of the paper. They say it's heavy enough to be comfortable for using in book form, and the pages are smooth and thick. Some say the paper is versatile and can be used with a variety of mediums.
"...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
"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
"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 find the size of the sketchbook convenient, perfect, and portable. They say the pages are large enough to give them good room yet small enough to make the book easy to carry around. Customers also appreciate the slim design, which makes it easy to write and draw in various sizes.
"This pad fits in any pocket and is great on the go. It hold pencil and pen amazing with the colors retaining for years...." Read more
"...The pages are just large enough to give you good room yet small enough so the book is portable...." Read more
"...The size of the sketchbook is also perfect for me (I put a highlighter next to it for comparison)...." Read more
"...Marker definitely bleeds through though. Amazing quality and great size." Read more
Customers like the texture of the paper. They mention that it's smooth, thick, and almost glossy. Some say that the paper has a medium coarse texture that holds ink and graphite well. The smooth surface really makes sketches look amazing, and it doesn't soak up the graphit e.
"...It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly...." Read more
"...And markers look BEAUTIFUL on this paper, they don’t come out patchy and the colors stay vibrant...." 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
"...Pencil works swell in this (with no grainy look)..." Read more
Customers find the appearance of the sketchbook lovely, with nice tan-ish paper and off-white colored pages. They also appreciate the slight tint on the paper, which is quite pleasant. The ink looks amazing in this sketchbook, and the paper is nice to color and draw on. Customers also love the look and feel of the book, and mention it has a minimalist and clean vibe.
"...It hold pencil and pen amazing with the colors retaining for years...." Read more
"...poster like (very close to thin bristol board actually) and a very soft beige color...." Read more
"...The pros: ink looks amazing in this sketchbook, it draws on clean and looks amazing in the off white paper...." Read more
"Big fan of these. They're stylish and perfect for notes on the go...." Read more
Customers like the value of the product. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, has great size and quality for the price. That said, some say it'll be a good buy.
"...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
"...what more can i say, its a moleskin. its worth the price" Read more
"...It is worth the price though" Read more
"...They are a bit pricey, but what you spend will be worth it once you see the high quality paper, strong cover, and just how great they can be...." Read more
Customers find the pocket in the back great for keeping small pieces of paper. They also appreciate the built-in folder pocket attached to the back cover. The paper has no tooth and holds ink and water colors excellently.
"This pad fits in any pocket and is great on the go. It hold pencil and pen amazing with the colors retaining for years...." Read more
"...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
"...also had a good amount of pages and the little pocket at the back was supah handy!" Read more
"...It also has little pocket to put pieces.- Last but not least, Amazon makes it much much cheaper and of course, I love it!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the bleeding in the sketchbook. Some mention that the pages never bleed, while others say that the ink does not bleed through pages. The pages are thick and will stop any pen bleeding, but the pages tear out easily. However, some customers say that alcohol markers do bleed and gel pens smear easily on the paper.
"...Now cons: there will be INTENSE bleeding (as you can see you can practically redraw the picture you colored again)...." 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
"...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
"...Marker definitely bleeds through though. Amazing quality and great size." 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
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.