U.S. Art Supply 9 x 12 Premium Heavy-Weight Paper Spiral Bound Sketch Pad, 90 Pound (160gsm), Pad of 30-Sheets (Pack of 2 Pads)

I purchased (2) US Art Supply 5.5 x 8.5 Premium Heavy-weight Sketchpads because it has loads of positive reviews, and Strathmore doesnt offer a top-spiral-bound sketchbook. I have been using them regularly since 06/19/19. POSITIVES: 1) The sketchbook has survived being shoved into my purse every day for almost a month with only minimal wear. Considering the state of my purse, this is impressive. 2) If youre looking for something to practice on while out and about, this is a solid choice. I use it like newsprint: practicing different shading techniques and strokes, and quickly sketching out poses/expressions. 3) Everything but the spiral is biodegradable, and degrades quickly, so no one will ever see your unrefined practice work. NEGATIVES: 1) Instagram artists, beware: Natural White is in fact the most un-photogenic gray Ive ever had the misfortune of drawing on. 2) This is not semi-textured paper made to accept all mixed media. The texture is coarse but wrong for charcoal, and it rejects everything but ballpoint. Graphite transfer is significant: within a day, sketches look blurred and faded. When I tested Sharpies on it, the papers texture dulled the nibs and the colors faded into the un-photogenic gray. 3) This is not the sketchpad for glamorous scenery sketches, nor is it one for preserving your childs artwork.

This was a gift so I dont know.

love

Giftable and good value.

Christmas presents

Cheap cheap cheap! Getting what you paid - not much. Paper is not even cleanly cut on pad. One side of paper has a lined texture that comes through on graphite drawing with even the slightest touch. Other side may be usable for shading practice at best since texture is less obvious. I would have returned but used black markers to indicate front cover became back side because of texture issue. I will use the two pads for testing color, marks, pencil sharpness. Will never by another product from this manufacturer.

Love the size.

This 5.5 x 8.5 Spiral Bound Sketch Pad contains 30 pages of natural white sheets that are neutral pH and acid free. This pad is useful for sketching, writing, and drawing with pencils, pens, and markers. Since this Sketch Pad is spiral bound, I found it very useful to glue small alphabet flashcards with craft glue in it of another language I am learning. As I glued the flashcards onto the Sketch Pad, I didnt notice any of the parts of the pages coming lose from the spiral. The letter flashcards can be flipped when the pages are ready to be turned. I included space below the flashcards to practice writing the letters in different styles. The space on the back of the pages can be used to practice writing the letters also. I used a thin marker to title this sketch pad. I love the way the ink glided on smoothly to the paper from the marker. I also used some colored pencils to practice writing out some of the letters on the flashcards. The pencils also glided on smoothly to this paper. I also love the way that this paper brought out the richness of the marker and colored pencils I used. I believe this paper pad has a variety of uses...it not only can be used for sketching and drawing but I think it would be great as a mini journal and scrapbook, also. I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Sturdy and great quality

Nice thicker paper! I bought color pencils to go with this for making homemade cards and now wish I would have gotten felt-tip pens like I used to make my cards with. Im positive it would not leak through. Very good sketch paper!