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Fuxi Sketch Book 11" x 14", Large Drawing Pad Paper, 100 Sheets_68lb/100gsm
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Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook

A large 11 x 14 inch top-spiral sketchbook with 100 sheets of 68 lb (100gsm) acid-free paper and hard covers, made for graphite, colored pencil and other dry media.

Best for: Art students and kids who like to draw big with pencils and dry media

Size
11 x 14 in
Paper
100gsm, acid-free
Sheets
100
Binding
Top spiral, hard covers

Buy it if

  • You want room to draw big, with 11 x 14 inch pages
  • You work in graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, ink or pastel
  • You want a firm drawing surface that works on your lap

Skip it if

  • You paint with watercolor or use alcohol markers. Fuxi says the paper is not for them
  • You want something to carry every day. The Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack) fit a bag far more easily

What the Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook is

The Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook is a large top-spiral drawing pad with 100 blank sheets of 68 lb (100gsm) acid-free paper. Hard front and back covers give it a firm surface on a desk, couch or lap.

Fuxi pitches the big pages for larger gestures, character ideas, studies and class projects. Fuxi describes the paper as smooth enough for graphite and colored pencil with a light texture for shading, and lists ink, charcoal, soft pastel and oil pastel as suitable. It is not for watercolor or alcohol markers.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Large 11 x 14 inch pages

    More room for bold marks, larger gestures, character ideas and finished studies without crowding your hand.

  • 100 sheets of 68 lb (100gsm) paper

    Fuxi pitches the 100 sheets for steady practice, warmups and class assignments.

  • Acid-free drawing paper

    Smooth enough for clean graphite and colored pencil lines, with a light texture that helps shading.

  • Top spiral binding

    The pad opens from the top, so the coil stays out of the way for left- and right-handed artists and pages turn smoothly.

  • Hard front and back covers

    The covers make a firmer surface on a desk, couch or lap.

  • Dry media plus ink and pastel

    Fuxi lists graphite, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, soft pastels and oil pastels as suitable.

Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook specifications

Size
11 x 14 in
Sheets
100
Paper weight
68 lb (100gsm)
Acid-free
Yes
Surface
Smooth with light texture
Binding
Top spiral
Covers
Hard front and back
Works with
Graphite, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, soft pastel, oil pastel
Not for
Watercolor, alcohol markers
Model
2330-1114BROWN

Who the Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook suits

  • Larger gesture drawing. Large pages encourage loose arm movement instead of small, tight strokes.
  • Art students. The size suits class projects, portfolio prep and daily skill building.
  • Kids who like to draw big. Fuxi pitches it for doodles, practice and art projects at home and at school.

Look elsewhere if: you want heavier paper for wet media. The String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook is listed for dry media, ink and watercolor.

Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook vs similar picks

  • Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook

    Size
    11 x 14 in
    Paper
    100gsm, acid-free
    Sheets
    100
    Binding
    Top spiral, hard covers

    Choose it for: Big pages with hard covers

  • Strathmore 400 Sketch Pad 11 x 14

    Size
    11 x 14 in
    Paper
    Not listed
    Sheets
    100
    Binding
    Wire, micro-perforated

    Choose it for: Same size with tear-out sheets

  • Fuxi 9x12 Spiral Sketchbook

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    100 gsm / 68 lb, acid-free
    Sheets
    100
    Binding
    Top spiral, hard covers

    Choose it for: The same paper in a smaller size

Before you buy

  • Keep wet media off it. Fuxi says it is not for watercolor or alcohol markers.
  • 11 x 14 inches is large. Check that it fits your bag or art case before you plan to carry it.
  • Fuxi lists ink as suitable, but try a new pen on a back page before a finished piece.

Frequently asked questions about the Fuxi 11 x 14 Sketchbook

What media work in the Fuxi 11 x 14 sketchbook?
Graphite, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, soft pastels and oil pastels.
Can you use markers in the Fuxi 11 x 14 sketchbook?
Not alcohol markers. The listing says it is not for watercolor or alcohol markers.
How many sheets are in the Fuxi 11 x 14 sketchbook?
100 sheets of 68 lb (100gsm) acid-free paper.
Is the Fuxi 11 x 14 sketchbook good for left-handed artists?
Fuxi says the top opening makes the page feel easier for left- or right-handed artists, since the spiral sits above the page rather than beside it.
Why use a big sketchbook?
Larger pages encourage loose arm movement, which helps figure and gesture drawing, and leave room for bigger studies.

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