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Moleskine Art Sketch Pad, Soft Cover, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5") Plain/Blank, Black, 48 Pages
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Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket)

A soft-cover pocket sketch pad, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, with 48 plain pages of thick ivory paper, small enough to carry in a pocket or bag.

Best for: Sketchers who draw in pen or pencil and want a pad that fits a pocket

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

Buy it if

  • You want a sketch pad small enough to carry everywhere
  • You draw with pencil, ballpoint or fountain pen
  • You like warm ivory paper and Moleskine's classic black cover

Skip it if

  • You fill pages quickly. It has only 48 pages
  • You want room for detailed work. The pocket size limits how big you can draw

What the Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket) is

The Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket) is a small soft-cover pad from Moleskine's art collection. It measures 3.5 x 5.5 inches and holds 48 plain pages of thick, ivory paper, a size made for carrying in a pocket or bag.

Moleskine describes the pages as textured for ballpoint pen, fountain pen and pencil, and lists an elastic closure band and a leather-like cover. Ivory paper has a warmer tone than bright white. At 48 small pages, it suits quick sketches and notes more than large pieces.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Pocket size, 3.5 x 5.5 inches

    Small enough for a jacket pocket, so it is there when you want to capture an idea on the bus or in a cafe.

  • Thick ivory pages

    Moleskine says its thick, ivory paper is textured for pencil, ballpoint pen and fountain pen.

  • 48 plain pages

    Blank pages with no lines or grid, so the whole surface is yours to draw on.

  • Soft cover with elastic closure

    The flexible, leather-like cover keeps the pad slim, and Moleskine lists an elastic closure band and a durable finish.

  • Part of the Moleskine Art collection

    Moleskine also makes hardcover sketchbooks and watercolor notebooks with heavier paper when you want to step up.

Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket) specifications

Size
Pocket, 3.5 x 5.5 in
Pages
48
Page style
Plain, blank
Paper
Thick, ivory
Cover
Soft cover
Color
Black
Best media
Pencil, ballpoint pen, fountain pen
Collection
Moleskine Art

Who the Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket) suits

  • Urban sketchers and travelers. It goes wherever you go without adding bulk to a bag.
  • Pen and pencil sketchers. Moleskine textures the thick pages for ballpoint, fountain pen and pencil.
  • Gift buyers. A classic Moleskine in a small, giftable size for anyone who likes to doodle.

Look elsewhere if: you want far more pages in the same pocket size. The Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook lists 160 pages at 3.5 x 5.5 in.

Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket) vs similar picks

  • Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket)

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

    Choose it for: A Moleskine soft cover in pocket size

  • Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook

    Size
    3.5 x 5.5 in
    Pages
    160
    Cover
    Vegan leather cover
    Paper
    81 lb, cream

    Choose it for: The most pages in a pocket size

  • Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium)

    Size
    4.5 x 7 in
    Pages
    88
    Cover
    Hardcover
    Paper
    Ivory

    Choose it for: A larger Moleskine with a hardcover

Before you buy

  • This is the soft-cover sketch pad, not the hardcover Moleskine Art Sketchbook, which has more pages.
  • The paper is ivory, not bright white, so colors will look slightly warmer.
  • For watercolor, Moleskine makes separate watercolor notebooks with heavier paper.

Frequently asked questions about the Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket)

Is Moleskine good for drawing?
The listing says the binding and cover are designed for journaling, writing and sketching, and that the thick, ivory pages are textured for pencil, ballpoint and fountain pen.
How big is the Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket)?
It measures 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small enough for a jacket pocket.
How many pages does it have?
48 plain pages.
Can I use watercolor in the Moleskine sketch pad?
The listing does not name watercolor for this pad. Moleskine's art collection includes separate watercolor notebooks with heavy paper for that.
Is this the same as the Moleskine Art Sketchbook?
No. This is the soft-cover sketch pad. The Art Sketchbook is a hardcover book with more pages.

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