Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
πŸ“” stillman & birn alpha series wirebound sketchbook: 9x12, 150 gsm, white heavyweight paper, medium grain surface logo

πŸ“” Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Wirebound Sketchbook: 9x12, 150 gsm, White Heavyweight Paper, Medium Grain Surface Review

3

Β·

Average

Revainrating 3.5 out of 5Β Β 
RatingΒ 
3.7
πŸ“„ Art Paper, 🎨 Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies

View on AmazonView on Π―M

Media

(2)
img 1 attached to πŸ“” Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Wirebound Sketchbook: 9x12, 150 gsm, White Heavyweight Paper, Medium Grain Surface
img 2 attached to πŸ“” Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Wirebound Sketchbook: 9x12, 150 gsm, White Heavyweight Paper, Medium Grain Surface

Details

BrandStillman & Birn
ColorWhite
Sheet Size9x12 in Inches
Paper FinishWatercolor
Sheet Count50

Description of πŸ“” Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Wirebound Sketchbook: 9x12, 150 gsm, White Heavyweight Paper, Medium Grain Surface

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: Thick board, premium U.S. coil binding, and heavy-duty art paper equals a sketchbook that is built for serious use. PREMIUM QUALITY: Exceptional features make Stillman & Birn the popular sketchbook choice, cherished by artists of all levels.

Reviews

Global ratings 3
  • 5
    2
  • 4
    0
  • 3
    0
  • 2
    0
  • 1
    1

Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

possibly the worst scrapbook paper I've ever tried

If wet media is your medium, the paper in this scrapbook is utterly unforgiving - enough balls on second try to remove ink with water and brush to dry. I will only use it for sports. After purchasing this, my first high-end sketchbook, I was so disappointed that I bought a couple of Arteza sketchbooks - and I just couldn't believe how amazing and durable their pages were. At least I've now found the perfect sketchbook for me!

Pros
  • Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Cons
  • boring packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

My daily sketchbook!

I like all of the Stillman and Birn albums but this is my favorite. Alpha Series paper has a very light texture - smooth enough for pencil or ink drawings and enough texture for watercolors. I also like the 7x10 size and prefer wire binding so I can fold the front cover onto the back of the album and have a nice firm surface to draw on while holding the book. this. when I'm sketching outdoors and don't have a table or something to put the sketchbook on. I also have the same 9x12 sketchbook if I

Pros
  • Notebooks & Notebooks
Cons
  • High Price

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent Sketchbook

Stillman & Birn Alpha has become my favorite sketchbook. I mainly work with pen and watercolor. The paper is not as thick as what most would consider "watercolor paper" but the color will not bleed even with a significant amount of water. I was able to use both sides of the paper with no problems. Works great with fountain pens. I also like the folding/warping of used pages when using water. I have bought several Alpha sizes/styles but I think this is my favorite due to the hard cover and the…

Pros
  • Art Supplies
Cons
  • Doubtful Purchase for the Elderly