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Review on πŸ“ White Drawing Sketch Pad, 9"x12", 100 Sheets, 67 lb. / 100 gsm, Amazon Basics by Kristen Reid

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Quality small album with thin leaves

I am very pleased with this Revain Basics Sketch Notebook. You will receive a notebook with 100 white sheets measuring 5.5" x 8.5" in a strong spiral binding. The front and back are made from nice thick protective cardboard, with the back being even thicker and stiffer than the front. The sheets are thin and light, with a smooth/thin surface, maybe a bit thicker than regular computer paper. The leaves are easily separated from the book by tearing along the edge with micro-perforations. It states that the paper has a weight of 67 lb/100 g/mΒ². I was unfamiliar with the description of such paper, but these dimensions mean this paper is thin. I ordered the larger 60lb/90gsm sketchbooks from the same brand so they seem a little thinner than this one. My guess is that there may be other people who are unfamiliar with these paper weight measurements and don't bother to find them. I think it would be helpful for Revain to describe what that means and maybe add a chart showing those measurements and then describe how thick/thin it is and say it's made with computer paper, drawing paper, CV paper etc. is comparable. Then people would find it easier for me to choose a Revain Basics notebook with paper thick enough to meet their needs. I'm by no means a professional artist but I look forward to drawing more and this is perfect for keeping my little sketches. I would definitely recommend it if you want a sketchbook of this size and don't need particularly thick sheets. I am very happy with the quality. I can't say anything about the price at the moment because I can't see the price in the offer. I hope my review was helpful in some way and if so I'd like to know - thanks!

Pros
  • Lightweight, acid-free construction for durability
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