Sketchbooks
Papers built to handle wet media
As your pens move beyond writing into sketching and painting, the paper starts to matter just as much as the tool itself. Wet media needs a surface that can handle more liquid without feathering, warping or breaking down.
Strength comes from paper weight, surface sizing and fibre type. For fountain pens and ink, we generally recommend 150–200gsm paper. For watercolour, 250gsm+ gives better durability and control.
Choose cold press paper to emphasise texture and pigment movement, or smooth hot press paper for detailed work and fine line pens. Spiral bindings are practical for travel and quick studies, while stitched bindings are better for double page spreads.
Popular choices for fountain pen sketching include Stillman & Birn Alpha softcovers and Global Hand-Book. Watercolour sketchbooks with cotton paper take longer to dry, providing more time to adjust your work.
For a deeper comparison of surfaces, sizing and texture, explore our blog guide to sketchbooks and wet media papers.
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STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" /14 x 8.9 cm) - 270gsm
This is the same BETA paper as in the Stillman & Birn BETA hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made this ...
View full detailsSTILLMAN & BIRN Zeta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 8.9 cm) - 270gsm
This is the same ZETA paper as in the Stillman & Birn Zeta hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made this ...
View full detailsSTILLMAN & BIRN Zeta Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Portrait (3.5 x 5.5" / 8.9 x 14 cm) - 270gsm
This is the same ZETA paper as in the Stillman & Birn Zeta hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made this ...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 70 pages - A5
Hard to find concertina sketchbook that comes with own slipcase.Good quality, white cartridge paper 140gsm. Constructed as 2 concertinas, glued bac...
View full detailsMIDORI - MD Sketchbook Thick (141gsm) - 96 Pages - Plain Pages - Square (14.6 × 14.6cm)
The Midori MD Sketchbook thick square is made with heavy weight 141gsm MD paper. This makes it great for using with markers and mixed media. The pa...
View full detailsRHODIA Touch - Double Accordion Watercolour Book (100% Cotton, 300gsm CP) - 32 Pages - A6 Portrait
Hard cover sketchbook. Accordion style with two arms of 16 pages each. 100% cotton, 300gsm. Acid free and pH neutral.
SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover Sketchbook - 140gsm - 190 Pages - 20cm Square
Hardbound sketchbook with 140gsm paper sized for extra wet strength.Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketching.Acid free.Black c...
View full detailsSTILLMAN & BIRN Epsilon Sketchbook - Softcover - A6 Landscape (5.5 x 3.5" / 14 x 8.9 cm) - 150gsm
This is the same Epsilon paper as in the Stillman & Birn Epsilon hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover Sketchbook - 140gsm - 190 Pages - Portrait A4
Hardbound sketchbook with 140gsm paper sized for extra wet strength.Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketching.Acid free.Black c...
View full detailsHAHNEMUEHLE Nostalgie Sketchbook - 190gsm - 80 pages - A6 Portrait
A premium sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality 190gsm weight paper, with an almost smooth surface suitable for pen and ink. Natural white colou...
View full detailsHAHNEMUEHLE Nostalgie Sketchbook - 190gsm - 80 pages - A6 Landscape
A premium sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality190gsm weight paper, with an almost smooth surface suitable for pen and ink. Natural white colour...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm (Sized) - 140 Pages - Landscape - XL (19 x 25cm)
Hardbound sketchbook in landscape with 140gsm All-media cartridge paper sized for extra wet strength. Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink,...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Octopus Sketchbook (8 concertina arms) - 220gsm - 64 pages - A5
Another interesting sketchbook format from SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON.Good quality, white cartridge paper 220gsm. Heavy enough to handle most media.Opens...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Landscape A6
Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook - 225gsm - 20 Sheets - A4
Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 225gsm, acid free paper wit...
View full detailsHAHNEMUEHLE Travel Booklets (140gsm) - A5 - 2 Pack
A cahier style notebook that is great for capturing notes or quick sketches on the run.Lovely 140gsm paper, inside a heavy kraft cover.40 pages per...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Square Super Brit Spiral Sketchbook - 150gsm - 100 Pages - 19.5cm Square
Spiral bound sketchbook with 150gsm paper sized for extra wet strength. Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketching. Acid free. D...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A5 Portrait - Watercolour Paper
This card bound notebook is made with water-resistant, vibrant watercolor paper. It's perfect for watercolors, pencil and pen sketches, and even ph...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A5 Portrait - Card File
Every page is designed as a card file. It can hold up to 72 cards, including business cards, shop cards, and instant camera prints.Specifications: ...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Plein Air Watercolour Sketchbook - 350gsm - 20 Sheets - A5
Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 350gsm, acid free paper wit...
View full detailsROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - A5 Portrait (13 x 21cm)
80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A5 Portrait - Plain MD Paper White
This card bound notebook is made with the classic blank (plain) MD paper in white. Made in Japan, Approx 80gsm, Cellulose paper, white colour. Dim...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A5 Portrait - Paper Pocket
This notebook has a pocket on every page, making it convenient for carrying around all the paper items you collect on your travels, such as maps an...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - Photo File
Every page is designed as a file for storing photos and other items. It can hold up to 24 large photos or postcards.Specifications: Inner page: Pho...
View full detailsINSKRIBE Hard Cover Sketchbook - Medium Grain - 150gsm - Landscape A5
150g ivory coloured paper with quality hardbound cover. Medium grain, acid free paper, made in part from sustainable sources making it eco friendly...
View full detailsINSKRIBE Hard Cover Sketchbook - Medium Grain - 150gsm - Portrait A5
150g ivory coloured paper with quality hardbound cover. Medium grain, acid free paper, made in part from sustainable sources making it eco friendly...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Plein Air Watercolour Sketchbook - 225gsm - 20 Sheets - A5
Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 225gsm, acid free paper wit...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Eco Spiral Sketchbook (CupCycling) - 140gsm (Sized) - 100 Pages - A5 Landscape - Blue
Cahier style sketchbook made with recycled coffee cups.Attractive blue CupCycling cover (80% recycled using reclaimed coffee cups).40 pages of 140g...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - Plain MD Paper White
This card bound notebook is made with the classic blank (plain) MD paper in white. Made in Japan, Approx 80gsm, Cellulose paper, white colour. Dim...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - Paper Pocket
This notebook has a pocket on every page, making it convenient for carrying around all the paper items you collect on your travels, such as maps an...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - B6 Landscape - Window Envelope
This notebook features window envelopes on every page. Store postcards, photos, tickets, and more inside and you can look back through them like an...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 38 pages - Pocket (Tall A6)
Hard to find concertina sketchbook that comes with a slipcase. Good quality, white cartridge paper 140gsm. Constructed as 2 concertinas, glued back...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A6 Portrait - Plain MD Paper White
This card bound notebook is made with the classic blank (plain) MD paper in white. Made in Japan, Approx 80gsm, Cellulose paper, white colour. Dim...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Spiral Ring Notebook - A6 Portrait - Paper Pocket
This notebook has a pocket on every page, making it convenient for carrying around all the paper items you collect on your travels, such as maps an...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Mini Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 38 pages - Mini A7
Hard to find concertina sketchbook that comes with a slipcase. Good quality, white cartridge paper 140gsm. Constructed as 2 concertinas, glued back...
View full detailsSEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Eco Kraft (100gsm, sized) Starter Sketchbook - 32 Pages - Portrait A4
A4 Portrait ECO Starter Sketchbook 32 pages/ 16 leaves natural PEFC card cover rounded corners staple binding Made in the UK 100% Vegan product Co...
View full detailsROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - A6 Portrait (9 x 14 cm)
80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...
View full detailsROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - A6 Portrait (9 x 14 cm) - Red
80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...
View full detailsROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - 12 x 12cm - Black
80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...
View full detailsROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - 12 x 12cm - Pink
80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...
View full detailsROYAL TALENS Art Creation Sketchbook - Hardcover - 140gsm - 80 Sheets - 12 x 12cm - Navy Blue
80 sheets/ 160 pages Premium fine grain, 140gsm paper Suitable for pencil, charcoal, chalk, crayon, ink & watercolour Elastic strap & bookm...
View full detailsHAHNEMUEHLE Sketch & Note Booklet (125gsm) - A6 - 2 Pack - Red/Orange
Cahier style sketchbook booklet with 40 pages of 125gsm paper. Full-grain natural-white paper for drawings with dry media or writing notes with in...
View full detailsHAHNEMUEHLE Sketch & Note Booklet (125gsm) - A6 - 2 Pack - Grey/Pink
Cahier style sketchbook booklet with 40 pages of 125gsm paper. Full-grain natural-white paper for drawings with dry media or writing notes with in...
View full detailsCLAIREFONTAINE Kraft Cahier (115gsm, light brown) - 40 Pages - A5
Simple kraft cahier in 115gsm with 20 sheets / 40 pages. Suitable for dry media and light watercolour. pH neutral and acid free. Size is A5 (14.8 x...
View full detailsNAM Hard Cover Artist Sketchbook - Cartridge Paper - 110gsm - 160pages - Insta Square (127 x 127mm)
A durable sketchbook in the fun square format for easy uploads to Instagram and other media platforms.Hard cover with slightly textured surface.Car...
View full detailsTraveler's Company - Inserts - Regular Size - 027 - Watercolour Paper
Insert specifically designed for the regular sized TRAVELER’S notebook.Details:Cold pressed, 300 gsm, smooth1 x refillEvery page perforated for eas...
View full detailsINSKRIBE Hard Cover Sketchbook - Medium Grain - 150gsm - Landscape Short A6 (153 x 110mm)
150g ivory coloured paper with quality hardbound cover. Medium grain, acid free paper, made in part from sustainable sources making it eco friendly...
View full detailsFABRIANO Music Book - 6 Staves Per Page - 80gsm - A5 (17 x 24cm) - 32 Pages
Music journal notebooks for students containing 32 pages printed on 80gsm paper printed with manuscript staves to assist students in learning to wr...
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