Strathmore 566-5 500 Series Hardbound Mixed Media Art Journal, 5.5 x 8.5, White, 32 Count

I have used Strathmore products for years and have never been disappointed in the quality of their items. The 5.5x8.5 hardbound sketchbook has been my constant companion as a journal for about 9 years now. I used to use ruled journals but this simple blank sketchbook offers much more flexibility in my writing. The size makes it easy to carry around in my purse, small backpack or laptop case. It is discreet and professional looking. The pages are quality 60lb acid-free paper with a little bit of tooth which makes for a nice drawing experience. As a museum professional I am always interested in the longevity and durability of the media I use for my personal journals. Many of the books sold as journals are poorly bound. Before I began using Strathmore books, the other books would fall apart well before I finished filling them up. The binding of this Strathmore hardbound consists of 6 signatures sewn through the fold and glued together. It easily opens up completely flat. I have filled up 5 or 6 of these little books now and they have held up very well under daily use. They have become a catch-all for notes, to-do lists, random thoughts, reminders, brainstorms and doodles. Although they are useful, my computer and multi-media phone just do not offer the same satisfying experience of putting pencil to paper.

Love it, but just noticed that one of the middle pages is crumpled. Looks like a manufacturing defect because it looks perfect from the outside.

I am using this in a journaling class called Draw Your Awesome Year given by Joanne Sharpe. Well be filling the whole book during the year. I love the paper and the size for a years worth of drawings and notes so will definitely be buying more of these. I wish the covers came in more colors. Why do the companies think we all are happy with black??

The paper in this notebook is nice and smooth and thick so it can take wet media like watercolors just fine. I wish it opened flat more easily but other than that, I have no complaints.

Very sturdy great quality

Amazing. Thick pages. Sturdy. Fast shipping. Definitely recommend.

Sketchbook preferito per acquarello! Lo adoro, lo compro da anni ormai.

I used this journal for a mixed media art class. This is the second year I’ve taken this class and used this journal. I’ve used watercolor and acrylic paints and several different kinds of markers. The pages have held up with each medium used and the pages never bleed through on sides or the next page. I’m very impressed with this product and will use it again.

I would totally recommend it ,I love the aesthetic of it and it holds wet mediums pretty well

Love it!