Winsor & Newton A5 Hard Back Wire-o Sketch Book

Strangely, this pad - although exactly the same as the previous one I'd bought from a different seller - was much smoother paper and all-round much better to use. The only downside, is that despite it saying there are 80 pages (approx), when using marker pens and fineliners, the pen shows through so you can only effectively use half of those pages and not the back of them.However, if you are using them for pencil or other medium that doesn't bleed through the paper, this sketchbook is a no-brainer. Fab paper quality, hardback book, comes in different sizes. I'll be buying again and again.

The paper has great quality, it's not too thick but it still doesn't warp when using water based media. Fantastic value for money

The pages are rippable, they have holes made to rip which isn't what i wanted but its okay

I collect and use fountain pens and really nice inks, and as a writer, I'm making notes all day, everywhere, and I prefer ring bound notebooks because of their ability to fold back on themselves out of the way.The trouble is, most WB notebooks are feint or heavy ruled - whereas I like a clean, unruled writing space with no clutter. The paper must also be heavyweight, as the lighter the paper, the more it soaks up the ink.The W&N A5 gives me that space, and, best of all - really classy brilliant white 170gsm paper which can't be bettered for ink work. No feathering, no bleed through, the writing surface is just perfect for showing off the shading of any ink I use ( I put a lot of ink reviews out for the FPen community so it must photograph well), and a good nib glides across the page without any effort.All in all I'm very glad I found these pads, which will now be a staple in my writing case.Great for pens and ink of any type (I've even tested it with a dip pen and W&N shellac based ink - no issues whatsoever), so they would be great for ink sketchers and calligraphers.For watercolour I can't say, but this paper is bombproof with water based inks hand extra fine to broad pen nibs, so it should be fine.The card is also substantial enough to go straight into a frame.Very happy with my purchase, I'll be back for more. Buy them with confidence, they are perfect for impromptu sketches.Hope this helped.

My use: written/sketch ideas. One will live in dusty, grubby, wet clay environment, pads future will be abusive. Other will be pampered with velvet cushions, central heating, personal butler and valet, chauffeur driven book shelf and as many chip butties as it can eat.I bought two A5, because this pad is classed as a 'add on' item, no problem as I have great respect for W&Newton and knew that at some point I would return for future purchase of same item. The pad is sturdy and durable, as expected of W&N. The pages will take text, drawings, and I suspect paint. I will soon be back to purchase a couple more in smaller/pocket size A6. :)

My granddaughter said it was excellent. Thank you.

I've always been a stickler for good sketchbooks and I wasn't disappointed with this one!Some people don't really like the smoothness of the paper but I do. Plus the inside edges of the pages are perforated making it easy to remove pages without making a mess; a problem I've faced many times in the past.Overall, I'm really impressed with this sketchbook and I'll definitely be buying more in the future.

Good value sketchbook but I don't think suitable for watercolours as listed by seller and on cover - paper not heavy enough not to crinkle and paint doesn't bleed /blend so well as on thicker papers.

Sono un'illustratrice e ero alla ricerca di uno sketchbook da battaglia.Non è di una qualità incredibile ma per il prezzo che ha va assolutamente bene. In generale è resistente, i fogli sono spessi (testato sua con pastelli, acquerelli e penne a gel, pennarellini) e non si vede, girando la pagina ciò che è stato scritto sulla precedente.Presenta dei trattini incisi su ogni pagina per poterle strappare. (Questo può disturbare se si vogliono fare disegni a pagina doppia)Lo ricomprerei.

ich hatte übersehen, dass die Seiten perforiert sind, das gefällt mir nicht. Das Papier scheint dünner als angegeben und ist mir außerdem zu glatt. Ich hatte von dieser Marke einfach mehr erwartet. Für mich ein Fehlgriff, konnte es jedoch verschenken und jemand anderen damit glücklich machen.

Très beau sketchbook de la part de Winsor & Newton.C'est un beau carnet, solide avec du papier épais, lisse et de qualité.Rien à redire, on peut travailler dessus via plusieurs médiums et techniques, sèche ou humides grâce à son papier de 170gr.J'ai pris personnellement un format A5 pour emmener partout et un format A4 pour la maison.

Il taccuino è comodissimo e pratico per le sue dimensioni (A5). I fogli sono abbastanza spessi da non far passare il trattopen o gli inchiostri per i lineart dei disegni, ma non abbastanza da reggere gli acquerelli. Nel complesso è un ottimo prodotto che penso di riacquistare!

Me encanta la calidad de sus hojas, pero es verdad que depende del material que quieras utilizar en ellas. No es un block propiamente para acuarela, pero aun así he realizado trabajos con él y no está mal. No absorbe muy bien el agua y se doblan las hojas. Pero su suavidad y lo lisas que son, son ideales para trabajar con otro tipo de materiales como rotuladores. Yo uso tipo Copics, o rotus con base de alcohol. Es genial, porque el gramaje no permite que traspase la tinta, aunque sí se deje ver por la otra cara.Es una marca con la que me gusta mucho trabajar.Ya he comprado varias y de varios tamaños y los artículos han llegado rápido y bien.Una vez tuve un problema con un block grande y la sustitución fue rápida y sin problemas.Seguiré comprándolas sin duda