What media can I use in the Soucolor sketchbook?

Graphite and colored pencils, charcoal, pens, crayons, soft oil pastels and sketching sticks. Soucolor says it is not for alcohol markers or watercolor.

Does the Soucolor sketchbook lie flat?

Yes. The top spiral lets it sit flat when open.

Is the Soucolor sketchbook good for kids?

Yes. Soucolor lists it for ages 3 to 14, and it is light enough to fit in most school backpacks.

Is the paper acid-free?

Yes. Soucolor rates it acid-free and pH neutral.

Can you tear pages out of the Soucolor sketchbook?

Yes. Every page is micro-perforated, so a single sheet comes out easily.

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Soucolor

Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook

A 9 x 12 inch, 100-sheet drawing pad of acid-free 68 lb (100 gsm) paper, top spiral bound so it lies flat, with micro-perforated pages.

Best for: Kids and students who draw every day or need a pad for art homework

Size: 9 x 12 in
Paper: 100 gsm / 68 lb, acid-free
Sheets: 100
Binding: Top spiral

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Buy it if

You want a lot of paper for kids, students or anyone who fills sketchbooks fast
You like a pad that lies completely flat for long drawing sessions
You draw with pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, crayon or pastel

Skip it if

You use alcohol markers or watercolor. Soucolor says this is dry media paper
You want hard covers. It has a cardstock cover and backboard, not rigid boards on both sides

What the Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook is

The Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook is a 100-sheet drawing pad of natural white, acid-free paper, bound at the top with a spiral. It opens flat, the pages are micro-perforated, and a sturdy backboard and cardstock cover hold it together.

The paper is 100 gsm (68 lb) and pH neutral, made for pencils, pens, crayons, charcoal, pastels and sketching sticks. Soucolor is clear that it is dry media paper, and points marker and watercolor users to its dedicated pads instead.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

100 sheets of 100 gsm (68 lb) paper
A standard sketch weight in a pad big enough to last a young artist months of daily drawing.
Acid-free and pH neutral
Soucolor rates the paper acid-free and pH neutral, which helps artwork keep its quality over the years.
Top spiral that lies flat
Pages flip easily and the pad sits flat when open, which suits both left- and right-handed users.
Micro-perforated pages
Each sheet tears out on its own, so a single drawing can be handed in or put on the fridge.
Backboard and cardstock cover
The sturdy back and thick cover keep the paper in good condition and give you something firm to draw on.
Light enough to carry
It fits in most school backpacks, art bags and large purses for class, field trips and long car rides.

Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook specifications

Size: 9 x 12 in
Sheets: 100
Paper weight: 100 gsm / 68 lb
Paper: Natural white, acid-free, pH neutral
Binding: Top spiral, lies flat
Cover: Cardstock cover with sturdy backboard
Perforated: Yes, micro-perforated
Best media: Graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pens, crayons, soft oil pastels, sketching sticks
Not for: Alcohol markers, watercolor
Age range: Listed for ages 3 to 14
Warranty: 1 year

Who the Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook suits

Kids who draw every day. A 100-sheet pad that the listing says keeps young artists drawing for months.
Art homework. Perforated sheets tear out cleanly for handing in.
Travel and urban sketching. It is light, flat-opening and fits in a backpack for drawing on the go.

Look elsewhere if: you want hard covers to draw on without a table. The Fuxi 9x12 Spiral Sketchbook has the same paper weight with rigid covers.

Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook vs similar picks

Spec	Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook	Fuxi 9x12 Spiral Sketchbook	MOFUNY Mixed Media Sketchbook 9x12
Size	9 x 12 in	9 x 12 in	9 x 12 in
Paper	100 gsm / 68 lb, acid-free	100 gsm / 68 lb, acid-free	160 gsm / 98 lb mixed media
Sheets	100	100	60
Binding	Top spiral	Top spiral, hard covers	Ring bound
Choose it for	Cardstock cover and backboard, listed for kids	Hard covers for drawing anywhere	Heavier paper the listing names for watercolor and acrylic

Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook
Size
9 x 12 in
Paper
100 gsm / 68 lb, acid-free
Sheets
100
Binding
Top spiral
Choose it for: Cardstock cover and backboard, listed for kids
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: Hard covers for drawing anywhere
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 the listing names for watercolor and acrylic

Before you buy

It is dry media paper. For alcohol markers or watercolor, Soucolor recommends its dedicated marker and watercolor pads.
The binding is at the top, so the pad flips up rather than opening like a book.
The listing counts 100 sheets in total, not 100 pages.

Frequently asked questions about the Soucolor 9x12 Sketchbook

What media can I use in the Soucolor sketchbook?: Graphite and colored pencils, charcoal, pens, crayons, soft oil pastels and sketching sticks. Soucolor says it is not for alcohol markers or watercolor.
Does the Soucolor sketchbook lie flat?: Yes. The top spiral lets it sit flat when open.
Is the Soucolor sketchbook good for kids?: Yes. Soucolor lists it for ages 3 to 14, and it is light enough to fit in most school backpacks.
Is the paper acid-free?: Yes. Soucolor rates it acid-free and pH neutral.
Can you tear pages out of the Soucolor sketchbook?: Yes. Every page is micro-perforated, so a single sheet comes out easily.