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Pentalic 3" x 4" Pocket Sketchbook Traveler Journal, 160 Pages, Black
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Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook 3 x 4

A tiny 3 x 4 inch pocket sketchbook with 160 pages of acid-free recycled paper, a water-resistant cover, sewn binding, elastic closure and ribbon.

Best for: Sketchers and travelers who want a pocket book for notes and field work

Size
3 x 4 in
Pages
160
Paper
Acid-free, recycled
Binding
Sewn

Buy it if

  • You want a sketchbook you will actually carry every day
  • You draw thumbnails, notes and quick sketches on the go
  • You want a closure, ribbon and back pocket in a tiny book

Skip it if

  • You want room for finished drawings. The pages are only 3 x 4 inches
  • You want a slightly larger pocket book. The Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook is 3.5 x 5.5 inches

What the Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook 3 x 4 is

The Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook is a tiny 3 x 4 inch traveler journal with 160 pages of acid-free recycled paper, sized to carry in a pocket.

The flexible cover is water-resistant and the binding is heavy-duty sewn. Pentalic adds an expandable pocket, an elastic closure and a ribbon marker, and suggests it for sketching, notes and field work.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 3 x 4 inch pocket size

    Small enough for a pocket or bag, so you have paper with you when a scene catches your eye.

  • 160 pages

    160 pages for thumbnails, gesture sketches and field notes.

  • Acid-free recycled paper

    Pentalic uses alkaline papermaking, which prevents the paper from fading or discoloring, and the sheets are made from recycled stock.

  • Water-resistant flexible cover

    The listing describes a flexible book with a water-resistant cover.

  • Heavy-duty sewn binding

    The listing calls the sewn binding heavy-duty and the cover durable.

  • Elastic closure, ribbon and back pocket

    The band keeps the book shut, the ribbon marks your place, and the expandable pocket holds loose notes or sketches.

Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook 3 x 4 specifications

Size
3 x 4 in
Pages
160
Paper
Acid-free, recycled
Cover
Flexible, water-resistant
Binding
Heavy-duty sewn
Closure
Elastic band
Extras
Ribbon marker, expandable pocket
Color
Black
Model
016161-1

Who the Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook 3 x 4 suits

  • Everyday sketching. Pentalic pitches it for sketching, journaling and drawing every day, at a size that fits a pocket.
  • Thumbnails and planning. Small pages suit quick composition studies before a larger piece.
  • Field work and travel notes. Pentalic suggests its recycled paper for sketching, notes and field work.

Look elsewhere if: you want bigger pages that still travel well. The Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium) is 4.5 x 7 inches with ivory pages and a hard cover.

Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook 3 x 4 vs similar picks

  • Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook 3 x 4

    Size
    3 x 4 in
    Pages
    160
    Paper
    Acid-free, recycled
    Binding
    Sewn

    Choose it for: The smallest everyday carry

  • Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook

    Size
    3.5 x 5.5 in
    Pages
    160
    Paper
    81 lb, cream
    Binding
    Stitched, vegan leather cover

    Choose it for: A little more room per page

  • Moleskine Art Sketch Pad (Pocket)

    Size
    3.5 x 5.5 in
    Pages
    48
    Paper
    Thick, ivory
    Binding
    Not listed

    Choose it for: Thick ivory pages

Before you buy

  • The pages are 3 x 4 inches, so treat it as a thumbnail and notes book rather than one for finished art.
  • The listing does not give a paper weight. Stick to pencil, pen and other dry media if you are unsure.
  • The listing does not give the page count as sheets or say whether the pages are perforated.

Frequently asked questions about the Pentalic Pocket Sketchbook 3 x 4

How big is the Pentalic 3 x 4 pocket sketchbook?
Each page is 3 x 4 inches, and the book has 160 pages.
Is the Pentalic pocket sketchbook too small?
It depends on the job. At 3 x 4 inches the pages suit thumbnails, notes and quick sketches rather than larger finished drawings; the Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook is 3.5 x 5.5 inches if you want more room.
Is the Pentalic pocket sketchbook paper acid-free?
Yes. It is made with alkaline papermaking, which prevents the paper from fading or discoloring.
How thick is the paper in the Pentalic pocket sketchbook?
The listing does not give a paper weight. It describes recycled, acid-free sketch paper for sketching, notes and field work.
Does the Pentalic pocket sketchbook have a closure?
Yes. It has an elastic closure, a ribbon marker and an expandable pocket.

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