Sketchbook Fresh Szkicownik 197×145 mm 48 pages 100 g/m² thread-sewn

Fresh Szkicownik 197×145 mm with 48 pages of 100 g/m² paper is a compact sketchbook intended for drawing, sketching and studies. Its medium-weight, textured sheets accept pencil, ink, charcoal and light washes, while the thread-sewn binding allows the book to lie flat for more comfortable work and preserves the signature through repeated opening and closing. The size makes it suitable for carrying in a bag or backpack and for quick on-site sketches as well as studio practice.

Advantages

The 100 g/m² paper offers a balance between tooth and smoothness for versatile mark-making without excessive show-through. Thread-sewn binding provides durability and enables pages to remain flat, simplifying continuous strokes across the spread. The 197×145 mm format is compact yet tall enough for portrait-format sketches, and the 48-page count gives a useful number of sheets for short projects or studies. The textured surface improves control with dry media and supports subtle blending with charcoal or graphite.

Suitable for

• Graphite and colored pencil sketches
• Ink drawings and line work
• Charcoal studies and quick tonal exercises
• Light watercolor or wash tests
• Travel sketching and field studies

Key specifications

• Paper weight: 100 g/m²
• Format: 197 × 145 mm
• Number of pages: 48
• Binding type: thread-sewn
• Surface: textured (suitable for dry media and light washes)

How to use

Open the sketchbook flat using the sewn spine to work comfortably across the spread. Use graphite and colored pencils directly on the textured sheets for line work and shading; adjust pressure to control darkness and tooth interaction. For ink, allow lines to dry before closing the book to avoid smudging. Charcoal and pastel work best with a fixative if you plan to store pages without interleaving. For light washes, test a small area first to check for buckling and drying behavior on the 100 g/m² paper.

Usage recommendations

Carry the sketchbook in a protective sleeve when traveling to prevent edge wear. Use a light spray fixative for charcoal or soft pastel pages and allow full drying time before stacking. When working with water-based media, apply minimal water and test on a corner sheet to ensure acceptable buckling.