Sketchbook Hahnemühle Nostalgie A5 — 50 sheets, 190 g/m² paper

Hahnemühle Nostalgie A5 sketchbook contains 50 sheets of 190 g/m² natural white paper in a compact A5 format. The thread-bound construction allows the book to open relatively flat for easier drawing and scanning, while the heavier 190 g/m² surface accepts dry media, ink and light watercolor washes. The compact size and sturdy cover make the sketchbook convenient for travel, study and everyday use, and the paper weight is suited to mixed-media sketches without excessive bleed-through.

Advantages

The sketchbook offers a balance of portability and paper robustness: 190 g/m² paper reduces buckling from wet techniques compared with lighter sketch paper, while still remaining flexible in a small A5 format. Thread binding improves page stability and flatness during work and helps preserve completed pages. The natural white tone provides good contrast for graphite, colored pencils, ink and subtle water-based layers. Fifty sheets provide a useful bulk for a sketchbook while keeping the overall thickness manageable for carrying and storage.

Suitable for

• Graphite and charcoal sketching
• Colored pencil and pastel studies
• Ink drawings and pen-and-ink work
• Light watercolor washes and mixed-media sketches
• Travel sketches, study notes and quick studies

Key specifications

• Format: A5 (approx. 148 × 210 mm)
• Paper weight: 190 g/m²
• Number of sheets: 50
• Paper color: natural white
• Binding: thread-bound for improved flatness
• Surface: slightly textured, suitable for dry and light wet media

How to use

Open the sketchbook on a flat surface and secure it with a light weight if needed for more stable drawing. Use graphite, charcoal, colored pencils and pens directly on the 190 g/m² paper; for ink work allow short drying time to avoid smudging. When applying light watercolor washes or water-based markers, use minimal water and test the technique on a corner page to assess buckling and drying behavior. Store finished pages flat or within the cover to prevent edge wear and to maintain presentation quality.

Usage recommendations

For best results with mixed media, work in thin layers and allow each layer to dry before adding further wet media. Use a protective interleaf or tissue between pages with heavy media to prevent transfer. Avoid excessive water saturation to reduce paper deformation.