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Moleskine Art Sketchbook, Hard Cover, Medium (4.5" x 7") Plain/Blank, Black, 88 Pages
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Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium)

A 4.5 x 7 inch hardcover sketchbook with 88 plain ivory pages, rounded corners, an elastic closure, a ribbon bookmark and a back pocket.

Best for: Everyday sketchers who want a sturdy book to carry and draw in anywhere

Size
4.5 x 7 in
Pages
88
Cover
Hardcover
Paper
Heavy, ivory

Buy it if

  • You want a hardcover sketchbook to carry around
  • You want paper Moleskine says stands up to erasing
  • You want an elastic closure, ribbon bookmark and back pocket

Skip it if

  • You want bright white pages. The paper is ivory, which warms the look of colors
  • You want more pages in a small book. It has 88, while the Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook lists 160

What the Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium) is

The Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium) is a 4.5 x 7 inch hardcover sketchbook with 88 plain ivory pages. It has the classic Moleskine details: rounded corners, an elastic closure, a matching ribbon bookmark and an expandable pocket inside the back cover.

Moleskine says the quality paper supports a variety of artistic media and stands up to eraser use, and calls the book durable and a portable canvas for drawing anywhere. Ivory paper has a warmer tone than bright white.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Ivory paper for many media

    Moleskine says the paper supports a variety of artistic media and stands up to eraser use, so you can rework drawings.

  • Hard cover

    Moleskine describes the book as durable, and the hard cover protects your sketches in a bag.

  • 4.5 x 7 inch medium size

    Larger than a pocket pad for more detailed studies, still small enough for most bags.

  • 88 plain pages

    Blank pages with no lines or grid.

  • Elastic closure and ribbon

    The band keeps the book shut in a bag and the ribbon marks your page.

  • Expandable back pocket

    Holds loose sketches, notes or tickets inside the back cover.

  • Rounded corners

    One of the trademark Moleskine details the listing names.

Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium) specifications

Size
Medium, 4.5 x 7 in
Pages
88
Page style
Plain, blank
Paper
Ivory, supports a variety of media
Cover
Hardcover
Extras
Elastic closure, ribbon bookmark, expandable back pocket
Corners
Rounded
Color
Black
Model
ARTQP054

Who the Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium) suits

  • Everyday sketchers. Moleskine calls it a durable, portable canvas for capturing drawings anywhere.
  • Pencil sketchers who erase a lot. The listing says the paper stands up to eraser use.
  • Gift buyers. A classic Moleskine with a hard cover and the familiar details.

Look elsewhere if: you want many more pages in a small, stitched book. The Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook lists 160 pages of 81 lb cream paper.

Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium) vs similar picks

  • Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium)

    Size
    4.5 x 7 in
    Pages
    88
    Cover
    Hardcover
    Paper
    Ivory

    Choose it for: A hardcover to carry daily

  • Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket)

    Size
    3.5 x 5.5 in
    Pages
    48
    Cover
    Soft cover
    Paper
    Thick, ivory

    Choose it for: A slimmer pad for your pocket

  • Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook

    Size
    A5 (8.25 x 5.75 in)
    Pages
    112
    Cover
    Hardcover
    Paper
    150gsm

    Choose it for: Bigger A5 pages

Before you buy

  • The paper is ivory, not white, so colors will look warmer.
  • This is the hardcover Art Sketchbook, not the soft-cover sketch pad, which has 48 pages.
  • The listing does not give a paper weight in gsm or lb, so if you plan heavy wet media, look for a book that does.

Frequently asked questions about the Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium)

Is Moleskine good for drawing?
The Art Sketchbook is sold for it. Moleskine says the paper supports a variety of artistic media and stands up to eraser use.
What is a Moleskine sketchbook?
A hardcover book of plain ivory pages with rounded corners, an elastic closure, a ribbon bookmark and a back pocket.
How big is the Moleskine Art Sketchbook Medium?
4.5 x 7 inches, with 88 pages.
Is the Moleskine Art Sketchbook good for ink?
The listing does not name ink. It says only that the paper supports a variety of artistic media, and it gives no paper weight.
How is it different from the Moleskine sketch pad?
This is a hardcover book with 88 pages. The sketch pad is a soft-cover pad with 48 pages.

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