1 / 5Moleskine Sapphire Blue Large Sketchbook
The Moleskine Sapphire Blue Large Sketchbook pairs a hard cover with ivory-coloured, acid-free sketch-grade paper intended for dry media and drawing tools. Its stated size is 21 x 13 cm, with an elastic closure and ribbon bookmark.
At a glance
- Hard cover and elastic closure help keep the sketchbook shut when carried.
- Acid-free paper is specified for sketching with dry media, pens, fountain pens and markers.
- The expandable inner pocket offers a place for loose papers or small flat items.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The listing specifies sketch-grade paper and names a broad range of suitable dry and pen-based media.
- Rounded hard cover, ribbon bookmark and elastic closure provide practical notebook-style features.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Paper | ivory-coloured 111 lb sketch-grade paper (acid-free) |
|---|---|
| Paper composition and use claim | Made using pigmented pulp, this rich sketch-grade paper stands up to eraser use and provides a great base for all dry media, such as Moleskine Drawing Pencils, pastels and charcoal, as well as Moleskine pens, fountain pens and markers. |
| Cover and corners | hard cover with rounded corners |
|---|---|
| Closure | elastic closure |
| Bookmark | ribbon bookmark |
| Inner pocket | expandable inner pocket in cardboard and cloth with endpapers |
| Size | Large sized 21 x 13 cm |
| Weight listed | 308 g |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing calls the paper suitable for a broad range of media, but customer feedback is mixed on bleed resistance; buyers planning to use wet media should treat performance as unconfirmed.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Artists and sketchers looking for a portable, hard-cover book for pencil, pastel, charcoal or pen work.
- People who value a ribbon bookmark, elastic closure and expandable inner pocket.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need confirmed performance for watercolour washes or assured resistance to ink bleed-through.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is broadly favourable: the supplied rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 781 ratings, and the summary highlights perceived paper quality, thickness, smoothness and a useful size. Feedback also describes the book as versatile, including for watercolour, but bleed resistance is mixed and some customers consider it slightly overpriced. For buyers planning pen or wet-media work, those mixed bleed reports matter more than the listing's general media claims; the rating alone does not establish performance for a particular medium.
Positive themes
- Feedback highlights perceived paper quality and thickness, along with the sketchbook's size and versatility.
Mixed feedback
- Reported value is mixed, with some customers finding it slightly overpriced.
- Feedback on bleed resistance is mixed, so suitability for individual inks or wet media remains uncertain.
Frequently asked questions
What media does the listing say this sketchbook suits?
It describes the paper as a base for dry media such as pencils, pastels and charcoal, as well as Moleskine pens, fountain pens and markers.
Is it confirmed for watercolour?
The product description specifies dry media and pens; customer feedback mentions watercolour use, but reports on bleed resistance are mixed, so watercolour performance is not confirmed.
What size is listed?
The product description states 21 x 13 cm.
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