Moleskine Hard Red for Art would be a decent sketchbook for those who want something that could easily fit into a satchel and has surface that is smoother and more rigid than stereotypical sketchbook paper. It is also pretty cute. If you are looking for something larger than pocket-sized but not as large as a letter-sized notebook, and willing to pay some extra bucks for quality, try this one.
Some notes:
1. Paper thickness: Somewhere in between that of stereotypical sketchbook and Bristol board.\
2. Paper texture: Pretty smooth.
3. Color of the surface: Although not well shown in photos, it is actually faint green tea. If you want a surface that is white, then this may not be it.
4. Using fountain pen: The photo that I have uploaded contains two pages using fountain pen. Because of the paper's thickness, doodles and writings from the previous page does not bleed through. Also, because the surface is pretty smooth, it provides an excellent surface for fountain pen.
5. Other instruments/media I plan on testing in the future: Dipping pen and brushes with India ink, colored markers and pencils, watercolor and acrylic paints.
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Update: 04/18/2012
1. The faint green tea color of the sketchbook surface ... watch out: Be very careful with eraser. Rubbing the surface will fade out the color and reveal a white surface. So, if you expect to use eraser on a regular basis, look for a different sketchbook.
2. Applying acrylic ink and painting: The sketchbook page being worked on will warp, if acrylic ink and painting are used liberally. (Extrapolation based on my experience with acrylics: The same problem will be encountered by applying watercolor.) This is not a big deal, if you are using this sketchbook to experiment and to play around. However, if you want to do polished works using acrylics, look for something heavier.
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A collection of sketchbooks and notebooks designed to let your creativity flourish. The Art Collection features quality sketch-grade paper designed to work with a range of artistic media and strong enough to stand up to repeated eraser use.
Sketchbook and Pads
The Moleskine Sketchbook is made with top quality heavy paper and is perfect for on-the-go drawings, sketches and tempera colors. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid-free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.
Watercolor Notebooks and Albums
The Moleskine Watercolor Notebook and Album are the portable ateliers for painting and drawing with watercolors. A heavy 200-gram, cold-pressed paper is identical on the both sides and was created especially for Moleskine.
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| Price | $18.87 | $20.00 | $19.40 | $25.18 |
| Ideal For | All dry media, pens and markers | All wet and dry media | All dry media, pens and markers | Music composition |
| Layout | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain with pentagram |
| Size | Pocket: 3.5" x 5.5", Large: 5" x 8.25", A4: 8.25" x 11.75", A3: 11.75" x 16.5" | Pocket: 3.5" x 5.5", Large: 5" x 8.25", A4: 8.25" x 11.75", A3: 11.75" x 16.5" | Pocket: 3.5" x 5.5", Large: 5" x 8.25" | Large: 5" x 8.25", XL: 7.5" x 9.75" |
| Paper Grade | 120 G/M², 165 G/M² | 200 G/M² | 165 G/M² | 100 G/M² |
| Number of Pages | Pocket: 72 Pages, Large: 88 Pages, Square: 88 Pages, XXL: 88 Pages | Pocket: 60 Pages, Large: 72 Pages, A4: 60 Pages, A3 Pages: 60 Pages | Pocket: 60 accordion pages, Large: 48 accordion pages | Large: 192 Pages, XL Cahier: 80 Pages |
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| Product Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.63 x 8.25 inches |
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| Item Weight | 12.2 ounces |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Manufacturer | Moleskine |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | 8862930348 |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Item model number | S30345 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,417 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #18 in Hardcover Executive Notebooks |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembly required | No |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Batteries required | No |
| Included Components | Moleskine Art Sketchbook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Scarlet Red, 104 Pages |
| Import | Made in the USA |
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ARTISTS, BUY!!!
If you’re thinking about buying a sketchbook, this is the perfect one!! Affordable and VERY sturdy, this sketchbook has been through it ALL going from school to art classes and the strap hasn’t broke or anything. As an artist you will not be disappointed. Also, the pages are perfect for all art supplies!!
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2012Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase
Moleskine Hard Red for Art would be a decent sketchbook for those who want something that could easily fit into a satchel and has surface that is smoother and more rigid than stereotypical sketchbook paper. It is also pretty cute. If you are looking for something larger than pocket-sized but not as large as a letter-sized notebook, and willing to pay some extra bucks for quality, try this one.
Quality satchel-sized very cute sketchbook
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2012
Some notes:
1. Paper thickness: Somewhere in between that of stereotypical sketchbook and Bristol board.\
2. Paper texture: Pretty smooth.
3. Color of the surface: Although not well shown in photos, it is actually faint green tea. If you want a surface that is white, then this may not be it.
4. Using fountain pen: The photo that I have uploaded contains two pages using fountain pen. Because of the paper's thickness, doodles and writings from the previous page does not bleed through. Also, because the surface is pretty smooth, it provides an excellent surface for fountain pen.
5. Other instruments/media I plan on testing in the future: Dipping pen and brushes with India ink, colored markers and pencils, watercolor and acrylic paints.
******
Update: 04/18/2012
1. The faint green tea color of the sketchbook surface ... watch out: Be very careful with eraser. Rubbing the surface will fade out the color and reveal a white surface. So, if you expect to use eraser on a regular basis, look for a different sketchbook.
2. Applying acrylic ink and painting: The sketchbook page being worked on will warp, if acrylic ink and painting are used liberally. (Extrapolation based on my experience with acrylics: The same problem will be encountered by applying watercolor.) This is not a big deal, if you are using this sketchbook to experiment and to play around. However, if you want to do polished works using acrylics, look for something heavier.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase
If you’re thinking about buying a sketchbook, this is the perfect one!! Affordable and VERY sturdy, this sketchbook has been through it ALL going from school to art classes and the strap hasn’t broke or anything. As an artist you will not be disappointed. Also, the pages are perfect for all art supplies!!
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2011Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase
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- RodReviewed in Singapore on July 9, 2020
Moleskines are the best!
Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase
I've been using Moleskines for notes and some writing for almost a decade, and I simply love the quality. Currently I'm on a new project that requires lots of sketching, and the Art series is just perfect as it has a thicker paper than the Classic series. It even handles light watercolor painting quite well. The hard cover also gives that feeling of something more perpetual which is nice (artists will understand...).RodMoleskines are the best!
Reviewed in Singapore on July 9, 2020
Overall it is a great product!
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- M. SimmonsReviewed in Canada on August 23, 2020
They work out as great value for the money
Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase - rubaReviewed in Saudi Arabia on October 21, 2023
Yippe🎉🎉
Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase - Arpita BhawalReviewed in India on December 14, 2020
Never goes wrong!
Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase - AparnaReviewed in India on October 28, 2019
Impressed
Color: Scarlet RedSize: LargeStyle: bookVerified Purchase
