Cottonwood Arts Recycled Notebook

This brand of sketchpad is something I think I'll be picking up a lot after using this one and another (smaller size); they are a bit pricey compared to some of the other sketchpads I use, so I'm not so sure that I'll be using this as my go-to concept pad but anytime I've got an itch to make something nice-ish, without breaking into the "good stuff", I think I'll be using this. The paper is smooth without having any kind of residue or grit from the gloss and for me, really managed to strike a balance between smooth and gritty.For my art, I use a B lead in either a technical pencil or in a lead holder, sometimes I'll swap to an HB. I use .03 most often followed by .05 or the 2mm leadholders; for erasing I normally rely on kneaded erasers (prismacolor brand) with a mars plastic white eraser for the heavier lines that I leaned into too heavily. I also use copics (normally for grayscale) and while I haven't gone after this sketchpad with them yet, the weight and gloss of the paper lead me to believe it's going to hold up to the markers very well. I'd recommend this paper to any artist who likes to sketch on a high quality paper every once in a while, or for those who like to make a showier sketchbook for impressing the world.

I really like the notebook size which is 9.5"x9.5" it is really great for practicing and warming up. The tone of the paper is not very dark which I prefer besides the smoothness of the paper is great for using fil-tip pens which I do otherwise it will kill my pens finally the paper thickness is good for using Copic markers, Now I am not heavily using Copic markers I am just using them for some shadows here and there so I am not sure how good this sketchbook for copic markers.What I didn't like is that, this notebook is very expensive which is $19.5 for 35 paper only besides, "Cottonwood Art" or any other vendor are not ship it internationally which make it more expensive for me.

I prefer to sketch in pen in my free time and the smooth paper really feels right while doing so.

Fantastic thick paper and construction quality. This is definitely the nicest sketchbook I've ever owned. If you're looking for a toned paper book to rip through with lots of quick/fast sketching, you might want to go with something cheaper so the cost isn't as high per drawing. If you're looking for a sketchbook to show off or use for higher-effort sketch work, this is great.

This sketchbook is well made. I love the square format. Another plus is the heavier weight of the paper, especially for mixed media. On the negative side, I find the paper to be a bit too light in value for showing whites in drawings. It's lighter than Strathmore's toned toned paper, and that paper tends to be on the light side. If you are not concerned about this. the sketchbook will probably be fine for you.

it is one of tjhe best papers ive ever had to sketch. Super soft to blend.

My son loves this notebook for his sketches. Thank you.

Suuuch a awonderful sketchbook, the colour of the paper is great, I found the paper quite smooth.