Sketchbook Kangaro K-861247, DIN A4, 80 sheets, cognac PU hardcover, 140 g/m² cream paper

The Kangaro K-861247 sketchbook in DIN A4 format contains 80 sheets of 140 g/m² cream paper bound inside a cognac-coloured PU hardcover. The medium-weight paper offers a neutral warm tone suitable for pencil, charcoal, ink washes and dry mixed-media techniques. The hardcover increases durability and provides a stable drawing surface for use on a desk or when sketching on the go.

Advantages

The 140 g/m² cream paper balances tooth and smoothness to support graphite, charcoal and light ink work without rapid bleed-through. The cognac PU hardcover protects pages from bending and moisture while giving the book a professional appearance. The A4 size is large enough for detailed studies yet compact enough to carry in a bag. Eighty sheets provide a substantial drawing surface for practice, drafts or an evolving sketch series.

Suitable for

• Graphite and pencil sketches
• Charcoal and conte studies
• Light ink and wash techniques
• Dry mixed-media exercises (pencil, pastel, light markers)
• Sketching on location, classes and design drafts

When it may not be suitable

This sketchbook is not intended for heavy wet techniques such as repeated heavy watercolor washes or alcohol-based marker layering that require bleedproof paper. Very heavy impasto or thick paint applications may cause buckling or show-through on 140 g/m² sheets.

Key specifications

• Format: DIN A4 (approx. 210 × 297 mm)
• Number of sheets: 80
• Paper weight: 140 g/m²
• Paper colour: cream
• Cover material: PU (cognac colour)
• Binding: hardcover
• Suitable media: pencil, charcoal, conte, light ink, dry mixed-media

How to use

Use the sketchbook as a portable drawing pad or a studio practice book. For pencil and charcoal work, begin on clean sheets and consider fixing delicate charcoal with a light spray fixative if preserving smudge-prone pages. For ink or washes test the chosen pen or wash on a corner sheet to check absorption and drying time on the 140 g/m² cream paper. When sketching outdoors, support the hardcover on your lap or a firm surface to maintain a stable drawing plane.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: avoid heavy wet painting techniques on 140 g/m² paper
• Page count: 80 sheets — consider frequency of use and archival needs
• Paper tone: cream paper affects contrast and colour perception compared with white paper
• Cover type: PU hardcover offers protection but adds slight weight to carry

Usage recommendations

For best results combine this sketchbook with HB–6B pencils, compressed charcoal sticks, conte crayons or light water-soluble ink washes. Use a light fixative for charcoal work, and test wet media on a spare sheet before extensive application.