Sketchbook Kangaro K-861236 — 80 sheets, A5 landscape, taupe PU hardcover, 140 g/m² cream paper

Kangaro sketchbook K-861236 is an A5 landscape-format hardbound book containing 80 sheets of 140 g/m² cream paper. The taupe PU hardcover gives a durable, smooth surface that protects pages during transport and storage while maintaining a slim, portable profile for fieldwork and studio use. The paper weight and cream tone are chosen to suit a variety of dry and light wet media, making this sketchbook practical for drawing, sketching and mixed-media studies.

Advantages

The hard PU cover provides reliable protection and a consistent drawing surface for resting the hand while working. With 80 sheets of heavy 140 g/m² cream paper, the book supports pencils, graphite, charcoal, ink and light markers with reduced show-through compared to thinner papers. The landscape A5 format balances portability with usable horizontal space for sketches, layouts and quick compositions. The sewn or glued binding (depending on production run) keeps pages secure for repeated use and makes the sketchbook easy to open flat for working across the spread.

Suitable for

• Pencil and graphite sketching
• Charcoal and pastel rough studies
• Ink drawings and line work
• Light marker use and mixed-media sketches
• Field sketches, travel notes and quick design drafts

When it may not be suitable

This sketchbook is not designed for heavy washes, saturated watercolor techniques or solvent-based markers that require very high wet-strength paper. Users who need archival, acid-free, or museum-grade paper for long-term preservation should verify paper specifications before purchase. Very heavy impasto or collage work that significantly increases bulk may exceed the binding capacity.

Key specifications

• Format: A5 landscape
• Sheet count: 80 sheets
• Paper weight: 140 g/m²
• Paper colour: cream
• Cover material: PU hardcover in taupe
• Binding: hardbound (sewn or glued)

How to use

Work on single pages or across two-page spreads for panoramic compositions. Use pencils, graphite, charcoal, ink pens and light markers while allowing ink to dry before closing the book to prevent transfer. When working with media that produce dust (charcoal, pastel), consider a fixative spray compatible with the paper weight. Store the sketchbook flat or upright on a shelf to preserve the cover shape and binding integrity.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: suitable for dry media and light wet media, not for heavy watercolor
• Paper tone: cream colour affects contrast and ink appearance
• Portability: A5 landscape is compact but offers limited vertical space
• Binding type: check if you require pages that open fully flat

Usage recommendations

For best results, pair the Kangaro K-861236 sketchbook with HB–6B pencils, fine-liner ink pens, and light alcohol-free markers. Allow ink to dry completely and use tracing paper or interleaving sheets when storing completed ink or pastel pages to prevent transfer. For travel use, keep the sketchbook in a protective pouch to avoid cover scuffs and edge wear.