Sketchbook Kangaro K-861310, 80 sheets, A5 landscape, hot pink PU hardcover, 140 g/m² cream paper

Kangaro Sketchbook K-861310 is an A5 landscape-format sketchpad with 80 sheets of 140 g/m² cream paper housed in a hot pink PU hardcover. The medium-weight, slightly textured paper is designed to support a range of dry and wet-media techniques, including pencil, charcoal, ink, fineliners, markers and light water washes. The lay-flat format and compact size make it suitable for studio work, travel sketches and study sessions.

Advantages

The PU hardcover offers durable protection and a stable drawing surface while the cream paper reduces glare and provides a warmer tone for sketches and studies. At 140 g/m² the sheets balance support for wet and dry media without excessive bulk, and the 80-sheet capacity provides a substantial working volume for sequential projects. The landscape A5 orientation is convenient for compositional studies, panoramas and horizontal layouts, and the portable size fits most bags and backpacks.

Suitable for

• Sketching with pencil, graphite and charcoal
• Ink drawings, fineliner work and technical sketches
• Marker illustrations and light washes with water-based media
• On-the-go studies, travel sketches and quick composition drafts
• Classroom practice and mixed-media preliminary work

When it may not be suitable

This sketchbook is not intended for heavy wet media, such as repeated heavy acrylic or thick oil paint applications, because the 140 g/m² paper can buckle under sustained saturation. Very heavy marker use on both sides of the sheet may cause bleed-through; testing on a corner sheet is recommended when planning double-sided work.

Key specifications

• Format: A5 landscape
• Sheet count: 80 sheets
• Paper weight: 140 g/m²
• Paper colour and surface: cream, slightly textured
• Cover: hot pink PU hardcover
• Orientation: landscape (horizontal)

How to use

Open the sketchbook on a flat surface and use the hardcover as a stable backing when drawing on the move. For wet techniques, apply light washes and allow pages to dry fully before closing the book. When using markers or heavy ink, test a single sheet to assess absorbency and potential show-through. To maintain the cover and paper, store the sketchbook away from prolonged direct sunlight and moisture.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: suitable for dry media, markers and light water washes but not for heavy acrylic or oil painting
• Sheet count and thickness: 80 sheets of 140 g/m² for moderate usage
• Orientation and size: A5 landscape for horizontal compositions and portability
• Cover material and colour: PU hardcover in hot pink for protection and visual identification

Usage recommendations

For best results combine pencil, fineliner and alcohol-free markers with light water washes. Allow any wet media to dry completely before turning pages or stacking. Use a protective sheet under heavier ink or marker passes to prevent transfer to subsequent pages.