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title: "Sketchbooks"
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# 120 gsm heavyweight ivory paper 5x8.25 inch large format Durable hardcover with elastic closure Sketchbooks

**Price:** S$48
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with the sketchbook that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sketchbooks
- **How much does it cost?** S$48 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium 120gsm Ivory Paper:** Thick, textured pages ideal for fountain pens, pencils, and detailed ink work without bleed-through.
- • **Iconic Moleskine Craftsmanship:** Join a global community of creatives who trust Moleskine for quality, durability, and timeless style.
- • **Versatile Medium Compatibility:** Optimized for pen, pencil, and marker use—experience vibrant colors and crisp lines every time.
- • **Rugged Hardcover & Secure Elastic Band:** Protect your masterpieces with a classic leather-like cover and elastic closure that keeps your work intact.
- • **Perfectly Sized for On-the-Go Creativity:** Compact 5x8.25 inch format fits effortlessly in your bag for spontaneous inspiration.

## Overview

The Moleskine Art Collection Large Sketchbook features a durable hardcover and elastic closure, housing 104 heavyweight 120gsm ivory pages sized at 5x8.25 inches. Designed for professionals and creatives alike, it supports fountain pens, pencils, and markers with minimal bleed-through, making it a trusted companion for detailed sketches and vibrant ink work. Its classic design and premium materials make it a must-have for millennial managers who value quality and style in their creative tools.

## Description

Moleskine Art Sketchbook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 104 Pages

Review: The Sketchbook Of My Dreams - I ordered this sketchbook because my entire life I had heard people saying that this was the one to get if you wanted to have a good time but the reason I hesitated was because of the price. However over time I’ve learned that spending the money is worth the quality for a good sketchbook and so I bit the bullet and got this and boy am I happy about it. 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
Review: The pale cream color of the pages gives a nice classic look to any artwork done on them - The heavyweight pages are definitely durable enough for pencil, and pen and ink work. I've used Diamine Black Onyx and Noodler's Heart of Darkness Black on these pages with zero bleed-thru. 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 feather an ink line. Alcohol based markers and Sharpie markers will definitely bleed through these pages, as they do on most papers. The pale cream color of the pages gives a nice classic look to any artwork done on them. 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 use both sides of each page. I have cut a piece of 90 lb. index card stock that fits the book page size, and I use it as a shield to prevent graphite transfer to other drawings or to blank pages when working. I simply place it between the page I'm working on, and the page beneath it. Overall, an excellent sketchbook which handles fountain pen in, india ink, and all degrees of graphite very nicely, including a Pentel Brush Pen. I'm definitely ordering more. I have not applied any color media to these pages, such as watercolor, acrylic, or tempera, so I can't really say how they'll hold up under these.

## Features

- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 8883701151 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,184 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #57 in Hardcover Executive Notebooks |
| Brand | Moleskine |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (7,927) |
| Date First Available | December 12, 2003 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 12.2 ounces |
| Item model number | S01151 |
| Manufacturer | Moleskine |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9788883701153 |
| Material Type | Moleskin,Plastic,Paper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Paper Weight | 120 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches |
| Ruling | Plain |
| Sheet Size | 5x8.25 inches |
| Size | Large |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Moleskine
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Sheet Size:** 5x8.25 inches
- **Paper Finish:** Uncoated

## Images

![Sketchbooks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ImyTM9LsL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hows the bleed through for anyone using markers in the regular sketchbook?**
A: Alcohol based markers definitely bleed. I’ve tried copic and prisma colors and both bled through to the back side and the following page.

**Q: How much does it weigh**
A: Hi Chriss. 
Thanks for your inquiry regarding my Moleskine large Sketchbook. The weight is 12 ounces. 

Hope this is helpful,
Judy @ Itz a Book

**Q: How is this for just ink? I was thinking of archiving inktober sketches**
A: It's good for ink; But does tend to buckle if you use a lot of water. Hope this helps

**Q: Two questions. 1. is it a good paper for copic markers? and 2. i’m super confused with sizing. i need a5 size that can be later into a4. thank you**
A: This is good paper for about anything.  If your markers are super juicy I might get a different sort. I teach art so can help you out with the A5 and A4 thing.  Also I lived in Germany and this is how they size things. a4 is bigger than a5 but proportional so I only can think you are going to electronically or through copier enlarge a page from the Moleskin.  You can see description of this system if you google it.  SO any a5 size can be turned into A4 if you reduce it but Physically A5 is smaller area than A4.  Hope this helps you.  Happy to sell you what I have for sale on Amazon.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Sketchbook Of My Dreams
*by M***L on August 22, 2021*

I ordered this sketchbook because my entire life I had heard people saying that this was the one to get if you wanted to have a good time but the reason I hesitated was because of the price. However over time I’ve learned that spending the money is worth the quality for a good sketchbook and so I bit the bullet and got this and boy am I happy about it. 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 pale cream color of the pages gives a nice classic look to any artwork done on them
*by V***V on May 21, 2018*

The heavyweight pages are definitely durable enough for pencil, and pen and ink work. I've used Diamine Black Onyx and Noodler's Heart of Darkness Black on these pages with zero bleed-thru. 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 feather an ink line. Alcohol based markers and Sharpie markers will definitely bleed through these pages, as they do on most papers. The pale cream color of the pages gives a nice classic look to any artwork done on them. 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 use both sides of each page. I have cut a piece of 90 lb. index card stock that fits the book page size, and I use it as a shield to prevent graphite transfer to other drawings or to blank pages when working. I simply place it between the page I'm working on, and the page beneath it. Overall, an excellent sketchbook which handles fountain pen in, india ink, and all degrees of graphite very nicely, including a Pentel Brush Pen. I'm definitely ordering more. I have not applied any color media to these pages, such as watercolor, acrylic, or tempera, so I can't really say how they'll hold up under these.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best personal sketchbooks!
*by J***E on February 9, 2025*

I love moleskin. Specifically for their sketchbooks out of all sketchbooks I've tried moleskins pretty good for personal on the go works and the multimedia usage on this is amazing! The papers are thick enough to hold and resist bleeding. It's worth the money and is very easy to use~ The quality texture of the pages are nice and smooth! I wouldn't recommend it for watercolor though but for acrylic paint is so on and so forth yes! Apply thinly-

## Frequently Bought Together

- Moleskine Art Sketchbook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 104 Pages
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