The Moleskine Large Red 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.
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140 of 143 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I use the Moleskine Sketchbook as a journal. I often like to adhere mementos to the pages, as well as draw diagrams and sketches, so I prefer the unlined, archival pages. Additionally, I am a bit touchy about ink showing through the back of the page, and find the thick pages of the sketchbook adequate for even a fine Sharpie. The pocket at the back is handy for odd receipts and such, and the elastic keeps larger notes in place. Also, I admit I get a cheap OCD thrill from the uniform line of perfect black books on the bookcase. And they smell divine.
119 of 123 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am an illustrator, so sketching is a daily need for me. I always batted with sketchbooks because they felt as sturdy as napkins and just as useless when it comes to archiving. Even the heavy grade more expensive ones felt either TOO thick and textured for graphite and ink or just flimsy and overpriced. I had to use bristol board notebooks for a long time (which was expensive) because I just could not find the right balance. All I have to say it - holy cow, this is THE BEST sketchbook I have ever owned.
The paper is thick, poster like (very close to thin bristol board actually) and a very soft beige color. It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly. The thickness allows you to use soft traces of watercolor and diluted ink without a lot of bending. (If you want to go heavier with liquids I suggest you purchase the Moleskine Watercolor Notebook. http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Watercolor-Notebook-Large/dp/8883705629/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234943712&sr=8-1 )
The pages are just large enough to give you good room yet small enough so the book is portable. The book bends far enough past the first 2 pages so you can actually draw across the pages. I use my book front to back not leaving one sheet uncovered and can draw horizontal landscapes thanks to the ability to use 2 pages at once. There is a small pocket on the back to store small sheets of paper and random things you might find while wandering the streets looking for inspiration. The hard cover is very thick and sturdy plus it has so many pages for this low low price. You can't beat it.
My only regret is not having owned one sooner! I will never go back to other brands. Now if only they made larger sizes... :)
The paper is thick, poster like (very close to thin bristol board actually) and a very soft beige color. It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly. The thickness allows you to use soft traces of watercolor and diluted ink without a lot of bending. (If you want to go heavier with liquids I suggest you purchase the Moleskine Watercolor Notebook. http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Watercolor-Notebook-Large/dp/8883705629/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234943712&sr=8-1 )
The pages are just large enough to give you good room yet small enough so the book is portable. The book bends far enough past the first 2 pages so you can actually draw across the pages. I use my book front to back not leaving one sheet uncovered and can draw horizontal landscapes thanks to the ability to use 2 pages at once. There is a small pocket on the back to store small sheets of paper and random things you might find while wandering the streets looking for inspiration. The hard cover is very thick and sturdy plus it has so many pages for this low low price. You can't beat it.
My only regret is not having owned one sooner! I will never go back to other brands. Now if only they made larger sizes... :)
52 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By kokachu
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This item used to be the ONLY sketchbook that I worked in from 2005-2012. I saved up, once again to replace my moleskine that I've been using since early 2010. I received my item and realized, without even taking off the wrapping, that something was different. The book is a few millimeters shorter than it was before, so I compared it to my old book. The pages are so lightweight now that it's silly to pay the premium for these sketchbooks. They also took the yellow tinge off the pages that I loved in my work.
So I researched: apparently they outsourced to China, from Italy, and the quality has obviously dropped without a drop in price.
I'm returning this new moleskine to either try to find an older book that isn't like this new junk, or try to find a new sketchbook to work with. I REFUSE to work with pages this flimsy, especially when I'm carrying around this sketchbook for 2-3 years, just to potentially have it deteriorate in a lesser amount of time as compared to before and still pay the high price.
If you used this in the past and are expecting it to be the same, don't buy it. If you're wanting to try this book out for the first time, go find something else. There are better and cheaper sketchbooks out there than this...thing...
So I researched: apparently they outsourced to China, from Italy, and the quality has obviously dropped without a drop in price.
I'm returning this new moleskine to either try to find an older book that isn't like this new junk, or try to find a new sketchbook to work with. I REFUSE to work with pages this flimsy, especially when I'm carrying around this sketchbook for 2-3 years, just to potentially have it deteriorate in a lesser amount of time as compared to before and still pay the high price.
If you used this in the past and are expecting it to be the same, don't buy it. If you're wanting to try this book out for the first time, go find something else. There are better and cheaper sketchbooks out there than this...thing...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a Moleskine...
What's not to like? I've tried a couple of other brands, but like this Moleskine. I do wish they would perforate the pages in all their notebooks to make removal of a page... Read more
Published 8 days ago by A. Fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gift
This was a gift for my brother who is so hard to please, loved the pen that fit in the Moleskin sketchbook large. Rec. for hard to buy for folks.
Published 9 days ago by Janet D. Pretice
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I wanted
Great book. It's the perfect size. I will definitely buy another one. I just wish the pages were white and not yellow (not that it really matters).
Published 24 days ago by stilusdea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love
I've used these sketchbooks for years and they've never failed me. I only use micron pens when drawing in them so I have no issues with bleeding. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE It
nothing more to say than I LOVE THIS. I get 2 or 3 every time I order it. The red ones are my favorite, specially for pencil sketching
Published 1 month ago by majo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool
Beautiful piece.Classic and cool.My daughter,an architect loves it and makes very good use of it.It has become a classic among students
Published 1 month ago by Dalia Dardik
3.0 out of 5 stars
different
Moleskin is awesome.... but this one was different from the others i've bought! the pages was much thicker in this one, than the others!
Published 1 month ago by Ghita Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Heaven for Artists
My daughter, in high school, lives for her art classes and relief from heavy-duty homework with home 'art time'. She learned of Moleskine sketch books from Tumblr connections. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Carlson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too Little
I expected the "sketchbook" too be much bigger. The paper in it is of good quality but I wish that it was bigger. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rotten Kody
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Little Sketchbook!
This is a great sketchbook for many mediums of art. The paper is thick and the pages lay flat when you are working on a certain page. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicole
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