Canson XL Series Mix Paper Pad, Heavyweight, Fine Texture, Heavy Sizing for Wet or Dry Media, Side Wire Bound, 98 Pound, 5.5 x 8.5 in, 60 Sheets, 5.5X8.5

To begin, I got my drawing pad and im excitedly filling it with drawings. The XL brand is known to be an excellent sketchbook brand. I also think its the best, and I ADORE my new sketchbook. Constant Problems/DownSides: Ive been known as that one person who always has a sketchbook around with me. Since I constantly draw and I post it on my DeviantArt. One of the main consequences of having such a large sketchbook is trying to travel with it. Which was surely expected. The other downside is that the metal spiral thingamajig has to be constantly adjusted so the paper wont fall off. Which is the same problem I had with my last XL sketchbook. Positive Parts ^.^: Firstly, and the thing I most adore this sketchbook for is its paper. The paper is just right for me. Not to thick, nor to thin. The paper is in the goldilocks zone for me. I also think that the XL brand made an excellent choice for having little amount of paper in this. 30 pages is certainly enough (dont be greedy), since I do detailed inked drawings of whatever I mightve chosen to draw. Another positive thing about the sketchbook is when you use drawing materials that bleed wont bleed to excessively. I use Copics which bleed. Thankfully they dont bleed as bad as I expected. With a downfall of the size, also brings something extremely positive. SPACE. When I draw on a normal sized sketchbook, I usually have to hunch over and squint my eyes. With this sketchbook I can make the drawings whatever size I wish, normally theyre pretty big. Now I dont have to squint my eyes, I can simply think big. Overall this is an excellent sketchbook. Stop looking at this review, and buy it. Itll be worth youre time.

Really love the quality for the price, will keep ordering again When taking it along, i wrap a string around the sketchbook to keep pages from rubbing against each other and smudging inside of a jostling bag

I like the xl rough. It holds up, isnt fussy, and is inexpensive enough that it isnt precious...so I dont have to hoard it. It does have tooth, but not crazy rough, so dont expect a smooth paper...and the back side is slightly less textured.

It’s totally worthless if you want to used it for acrylics and wet technique for water color the paper turns wavy.

I love the size and overall quality. However, I can only use this for pencil drawings. Pages warp immediately when you use watercolors. If you’re looking for a sketchbook fit for watercolors, go with something else.

-lots of pages -good all-round notepad for general art uses

Ive been using this for drawing and its great. I love the perforations to pull out the sheets. Im not sure Id use watercolor on it, despite saying its good for that, as the paper seems a little on the thin side for that, but for drawing its great.

I bought these for me. I use them for sketching and acrylic paints. Ive also used them for watercolor test, does not react well to too much water. Pills and buckles. Better for dry artwork.

i’ve been buying canson sketchbooks for years and this is the same quality i expected. the only thing that’s off is the front cover. it’s different from the listing and is very flimsy. it’s not a big turn off for me, but i understand if it would bother some people.

It’s a great sketch book that’s good for water colors, pencil, charcoal and holds alcohol markers decently they bleed a little but not too much