Medium Landscape Hardcover Sketchbook (Black) - 112 Pages of 150g/m² Paper

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 go-to sketchbook. I’ve ordered one every time I finish one. I haven’t been able to find anything with the paper quality and the page spread like this one. It’s absolutely fabulous. It doesn’t bleed with alcohol or water based markers, great texture and holds up very well in my bag. Goes with me pretty much everywhere and is easy to fill up. Also a cute pocket on the end for small sketches that are loose, and a strap to help it close nicely when the pages get inevitably full. Great value. Will be getting another after I finish this one!!!

Nice thick paper that can take a handful of materials pretty easily if you’re careful with the amount of medium you’re putting on the page. I love the size, bright lemon color and the shape of the pages.

Absolutely love this sketchbook! takes light washes of ink and watercolor very well. Paper is very smooth, I do occasionally have trouble with graphite smearing.

I absolutely LOVE this sketchbook!! I had been looking for a replacement of my usual Moleskine sketchbooks and I think this is it. The paper is lovely, where I can use many different pens and markers for all my sketching/character design/gestures/figure drawings that I want and it doesn't bleed through at all. Keep in mind that I have mainly used Sharpie highlighters, Big Round Stic blue pens, Crayola markers, prisma colors, and Tul markers, so I'm not sure how copics would react to the pages if you are interested in those. I imagine they'd bleed through only a little, but that can be easily solved by placing a blank paper behind the one you're drawing on. The binding is also very neat, where I'm already past the halfway point of the sketchbook and the sketchbook isn't folding in on itself or becoming loose in any way; so those of you that are interested in scanning your drawings (like I've done) will have a very easy time of doing so. The sketchbook also has a little folder compartment in the back that works great for any small rulers or scrap papers you want to put in it. Artist tape works perfectly with it too, not tearing off a single bit of the paper. By adding one of those pencil holders/pen sleeve cases with the adjustable elastic band, this is my perfect sketchbook. Very happy artist here, can't wait to buy again!

Just close to finishing up my second Leuchtturm1917 and figured I would share my thoughts here. For the most part, if you are into pen & ink drawings/skeyching, there is quite a bit of "bang for buck" with this sketchbook...although the price has seemed to increase a bit since buying my first one. The attached photo is mixed with a Pentel Fude brush pen and light watercolor so it can handle heavy ink and some color with slight warping. It CANNOT handle heavy washes as the paper will buckle and fray after multiple layers. It technically can handle alcohol markers, but the colors don't seem to "pop" and there will be bleed through so I wouldn't make that your main medium. Pros: - Sturdy bindings and paper. Never had any issues coming apart. - A variety of colors and sizes if you get bored like to have more than just black or brown sketchbooks - Comes with a back pocket, binding and cover labels and two ribbon markers - Paper is smooth and sturdy. If you like white paper, black ink shows up very well here. Cons: - No toned paper - Value for money is "okay". My first Leuchtturm1917 a couple years ago was under $20, making it a nice alternative to a Moleskine; however, now they are closer in precise. - Doesn't handle watercolor well.

The paper quality is amazing!! I’ve never owned a book that doesn’t bleed through like this one. I can later gouache paints without worry! Also drawing with just pencil on these pages is so satisfying.

This is hands down the best sketchbook i’ve ever used. takes mixed media like a champ with no pulling or buckling under several layers of marker and india ink. the paper is smooth, nothing bleeds through, colors look beautiful on the slightly off white paper and it’s simply just the best.