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Fuxi Small Sketch Book, Spiral-Bound Sketchbook 5.5 x 8.5 2-Pack 200 Sheets
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Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack)

Two 5.5 x 8.5 inch top-spiral sketchbooks with 100 sheets each, 200 in total, of 68 lb (100gsm) paper for graphite, colored pencil and charcoal.

Best for: Students and daily sketchers who want one book for home and one for class

Size
5.5 x 8.5 in
Paper
100gsm
Sheets
2 x 100
Binding
Top spiral, hard covers

Buy it if

  • You want lots of pages for daily practice or class work, with 200 sheets across two books
  • You draw mostly in pencil, colored pencil or charcoal
  • You want one book at home and one in your bag, or one to share

Skip it if

  • You use alcohol markers or watercolor. Fuxi says the paper is not intended for them
  • You want heavier paper. The MOFUNY Mixed Media Sketchbook 9x12 uses 160gsm sheets

What the Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack) is

The Fuxi Small Sketchbook 2-Pack is two 5.5 x 8.5 inch spiral sketchbooks with 100 sheets each, so you get 200 sheets in total. The coil runs along the top, and each book has a hard front and back cover.

The paper is 68 lb (100gsm) with a light tooth, and Fuxi builds it for dry media: graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, light pastel and sketching sticks. It is not meant for alcohol markers or heavy watercolor, so think of it as a practice and class pad rather than a mixed media book.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Two books, 200 sheets

    Each sketchbook has 100 sheets. Keep one at home and one at school, use one per course, or give one away.

  • 68 lb (100gsm) paper with a light tooth

    Fuxi says the subtle tooth gives controlled lines, shading and layering with graphite and colored pencil.

  • Top spiral for either hand

    The coil sits above the drawing area, and Fuxi says pages turn and fold back easily for left- and right-handed users.

  • Micro-perforated pages

    Each sheet has a tear line, so you can remove finished work for class, scanning or framing with clean edges and without pulling on the spiral.

  • Hard front and back covers

    Stiff covers protect the pages from bent corners in a backpack and give you a firm surface when you draw on your lap.

  • 5.5 x 8.5 inch pages

    Half-letter size is small enough for a bag but still leaves room for full studies, visual notes and doodles.

Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack) specifications

Size
5.5 x 8.5 in
Pack
2 sketchbooks
Sheets
100 per book, 200 total
Paper weight
68 lb (100gsm)
Surface
Light tooth
Binding
Top spiral
Covers
Hard front and back
Pages
Micro-perforated
Best media
Graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, light pastel
Not for
Alcohol markers, heavy watercolor, saturated wet media
Model
Fuxi-Small Sketchbook-2331

Who the Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack) suits

  • Students. Fuxi suggests using the set for one course or project, and the perforated pages make handing work in easy.
  • Daily sketchers. 200 sheets across two books, which Fuxi says helps you avoid replacing a pad too soon.
  • Left-handed artists. The coil sits above the drawing area, and Fuxi describes the top spiral as comfortable for both hands.

Look elsewhere if: you work in ink or watercolor. The String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook is listed for watercolor and says ink does not bleed through.

Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack) vs similar picks

  • Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack)

    Size
    5.5 x 8.5 in
    Paper
    100gsm
    Sheets
    2 x 100
    Binding
    Top spiral, hard covers

    Choose it for: 200 sheets across two small books

  • 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 on bigger pages

  • MOFUNY Mixed Media Sketchbook 9x12

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    160 gsm / 98 lb mixed media
    Sheets
    60
    Binding
    Ring bound

    Choose it for: Heavier paper for wet media

Before you buy

  • It is a dry media pad. Fuxi says fineliners, gel pens and water-based markers can be used lightly, but heavier ink may show through.
  • Test any pen on a back sheet first before you use it on a drawing you want to keep.
  • Alcohol markers, heavy watercolor and other saturated wet media are not recommended on this paper.

Frequently asked questions about the Fuxi 5.5 x 8.5 Sketchbooks (2-Pack)

What can I use in the Fuxi small sketchbook?
Graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, light pastel and sketching sticks. Fineliners, gel pens and water-based markers can be used lightly if you test them on a back sheet first.
Can you use alcohol markers in the Fuxi sketchbook?
No. Fuxi says the paper is not intended for alcohol markers, heavy watercolor or saturated wet media.
How many pages are in the Fuxi 2-pack?
200 sheets in total: two sketchbooks with 100 sheets each.
Is the Fuxi small sketchbook good for left-handed artists?
Fuxi says the coil sits above the drawing area and pages turn and fold back easily for both left- and right-handed users.
Can you tear pages out of the Fuxi sketchbook?
Yes. Every sheet has a micro-perforated tear line for clean removal.
What paper weight is the Fuxi small sketchbook?
68 lb, which is 100gsm, with a subtle tooth for pencil work.

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