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Prudiut 5" x 5" Hardcover Small Sketch Book, 80 Sheets, Emerald Green
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Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook

A small square 5 x 5 inch hardcover sketchbook with 80 sheets of 160 gsm (98 lb) acid-free paper, an elastic band and a ribbon bookmark.

Best for: Sketchers who want a thick-paper book that fits in a bag or pocket

Size
5 x 5 in
Paper
160 gsm / 98 lb, acid-free
Sheets
80
Cover
Hardcover

Buy it if

  • You want heavy paper in a book small enough for a pocket
  • You sketch with pencils, pens, markers or crayons
  • You like a hardcover with an elastic band and ribbon bookmark

Skip it if

  • You want room for bigger compositions. The square pages are 5 x 5 inches
  • You plan to paint watercolor. The listing does not mention it; the String & Space 200gsm book names watercolor

What the Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook is

The Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook is a small square book with 80 sheets of 160 gsm (98 lb) acid-free paper. It has a sturdy hard cover, an elastic closure band and a ribbon bookmark, and comes gift-packaged in emerald green.

Prudiut says the heavy paper resists bleed-through and yellowing and suits pencils, ink pens, markers and crayons. At 5 x 5 inches it fits in a pocket or small bag, sized for quick sketches and travel drawings.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 160 gsm (98 lb) acid-free paper

    Prudiut calls it heavyweight and says it resists bleed-through and yellowing.

  • Square 5 x 5 inch pages

    A compact, square format for quick studies, thumbnails and daily sketches.

  • 80 sheets

    80 sheets in a 5 x 5 inch book.

  • Hard cover

    A sturdy cover protects your work in a bag and gives you a firm surface to draw on.

  • Elastic band and ribbon bookmark

    The band keeps it closed and, Prudiut notes, can hold a pen or pencil. The ribbon marks your page.

  • Gift packaging

    It comes in ready-to-give packaging for birthdays and holidays.

Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook specifications

Size
5 x 5 in
Sheets
80
Paper weight
160 gsm / 98 lb
Paper
Acid-free, resists bleed-through and yellowing
Cover
Hardcover
Extras
Elastic closure band, ribbon bookmark, gift packaging
Best media
Pencils, ink pens, markers, crayons
Color
Emerald Green
Model
G3534K-11-N

Who the Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook suits

  • Travel sketchers. It fits in any bag, backpack or pocket, and the elastic keeps it shut.
  • Daily doodlers. Small square pages make a quick daily sketch feel easy to finish.
  • Gift buyers. A gift-packaged sketchbook in a bold color.

Look elsewhere if: you want bigger pages with even thicker paper. The String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook is 5.8 x 8.5 inches.

Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook vs similar picks

  • Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook

    Size
    5 x 5 in
    Paper
    160 gsm / 98 lb, acid-free
    Sheets
    80
    Cover
    Hardcover

    Choose it for: Heavy paper in a pocket square

  • Leda Art Supply Pocket Sketchbook

    Size
    3.5 x 5.5 in
    Paper
    81 lb, cream
    Sheets
    160 pages
    Cover
    Vegan leather

    Choose it for: Stitched binding and a back pocket

  • String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook

    Size
    5.8 x 8.5 in
    Paper
    200 gsm
    Sheets
    40
    Cover
    Hardcover

    Choose it for: Thicker paper, bigger pages

Before you buy

  • The pages are square, 5 x 5 inches, so plan compositions to fit.
  • Prudiut names pencils, ink pens, markers and crayons. The listing does not mention watercolor or wet media.
  • The listing counts 80 sheets but does not say whether the pages are perforated.

Frequently asked questions about the Prudiut 5x5 Hardcover Sketchbook

What media work in the Prudiut sketchbook?
Pencils, ink pens, markers and crayons. Prudiut says the paper resists bleed-through and yellowing.
Is it good for travel?
Yes. It fits in a pocket or small bag, and the elastic band keeps it closed.
How many pages does it have?
80 sheets.
Is the Prudiut paper acid-free?
Yes. It is 160 gsm (98 lb) acid-free paper.
Can I use watercolor in it?
The listing does not mention watercolor. It names pencils, ink pens, markers and crayons and says the thick paper handles a variety of mediums. The String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook lists watercolor.

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