Stillman & Birn Alpha Series - Softcover Sketchbook - Landscape 5 x 3 - 150gsm White Paper
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Stillman & Birn Alpha Series - Softcover Sketchbook - Landscape 5 x 3 - 150gsm White Paper
- HEAVYWEIGHT PAPER: Strong enough to use wet media on both sides of page. Great for artists combining dry media mixed with watercolor.
- CRAFTED FOR MIXED MEDIA: Double-sized (from non-animal materials) for enhanced wet strength and glowing color.
- ERASABLE & TOUGH: Withstands multiple erasures and holds up well to layered light washes of wet media.
- DURABLE: Premium U.S. sewn binding, deluxe covers and heavy-duty art paper equals a sketchbook that is built for serious use.
ALPHA SERIES SOFTCOVER SKETCHBOOKS
Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Softcover Sketchbooks, 150 gsm (Heavyweight), white paper, medium grain surface. Suitable for dry media, light wash and ink. Softcover bindings are flexible and lightweight and open totally flat. Example of recommended usage: working in pencil or ink mixed with watercolor. Acid-free, chloride-free, lignin-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What weight paper is this sketchbook?
This sketchbook has 150gsm heavyweight paper with a medium grain surface. It's designed to handle both dry and wet media, including light watercolor washes and ink.
Can I use watercolor or other wet media in this sketchbook?
Yes. The 150gsm paper is strong enough for light watercolor washes, inks, and mixed media on both sides of the page. It's not recommended for heavy, saturated watercolor work—it's best suited for mixed media combining dry media with light wet applications.
Will the pages buckle or warp if I use wet media?
The paper has double-sized coating (from non-animal materials) for enhanced wet strength and resists buckling from light washes. The acid-free, chloride-free, and lignin-free composition helps ensure durability and color longevity.
Can I erase pencil marks from these pages?
Yes. The paper is erasable and tough—it withstands multiple erasures without tearing or damaging the surface, making it ideal for sketching and revision work.
How does the softcover binding work?
The sketchbook features a premium U.S. sewn softcover binding that is flexible and lightweight. It opens completely flat, making it easy to work across facing pages.
Is this sketchbook suitable for fountain pens and calligraphy pens?
Yes, the heavyweight 150gsm paper with medium grain surface is suitable for fountain pen and ink work without bleed-through or feathering on both sides of the page.
