Sketchbook Kangaro K-861311, 80 sheets, A5 landscape, ruby PU hardcover, 140 g/m² cream paper

Kangaro K-861311 sketchbook contains 80 sheets of 140 g/m² cream paper in A5 landscape format, bound in a ruby-colored PU hardcover. The lay-flat binding and medium-weight paper are designed to accommodate dry media such as pencil, charcoal and ink, as well as light washes of watercolor. The compact A5 landscape size and durable hardcover make this sketchbook suitable for studio work, classroom use and travel sketches.

Advantages

The hardcover protects pages from bending and damage while the PU cover provides a water-resistant surface that is easy to clean. 140 g/m² cream paper offers a slightly warm tone that reduces glare and is suitable for line work and tonal studies. The lay-flat binding allows both pages to be used comfortably across the spread, facilitating sketching, tracing and mixed-media layouts without the gutter interfering.

Suitable for

• Sketching with pencil, graphite and charcoal
• Ink drawings and pen studies
• Light watercolor washes and markers with minimal bleed-through
• Travel and field sketches, concept thumbnails and studies
• Art classes and design exercises

When it may not be suitable

The 140 g/m² paper is medium weight and may buckle or allow show-through with heavy water application, thick acrylics or heavy mixed-media layering. For techniques that require heavy wet media, watercolor blocks or heavier paper (200 g/m² and above) would be more appropriate.

Key specifications

• Sheet count: 80 sheets
• Format: A5 landscape (landscape orientation)
• Paper weight and color: 140 g/m², cream
• Cover: ruby-colored PU hardcover
• Binding: lay-flat binding

How to use

Open the sketchbook fully to use the lay-flat spread for continuous compositions. Use dry media, ink pens and light water washes directly on the cream paper. When applying water, test a small area first to assess buckling and absorbency. Allow ink or washes to dry fully before closing the sketchbook to avoid transfer. For transport, keep the hardcover outward to protect edges and pages from pressure.

What to consider before purchase

• Paper weight (140 g/m²) — suitable for dry media and light washes, not heavy wet techniques
• Format (A5 landscape) — compact and portable but offers less working area than A4 or larger sizes
• Cover material — PU hardcover offers durability and light water resistance
• Sheet count — 80 sheets for moderate use and practice sessions

Usage recommendations

For best results, use the Kangaro K-861311 with pencils, pens, charcoal and light watercolor washes. Test marker bleed-through on a corner page before extensive use with alcohol-based markers. Store flat or upright with the hardcover facing outward to preserve the shape and protect pages while on the move.