Can I paint watercolor in the String & Space sketchbook?

Yes. The 200 gsm paper is listed for watercolor, though very wet layers may still ripple a little.

Do markers bleed through?

The listing says ink will not leak to the next page when you write or draw. It does not name markers specifically.

The listing does not say. It says the wire binding and hardcover let you draw in landscape or portrait.

How many pages does it have?

40 sheets, which gives you 80 pages.

Artist’s Sketchbook Hardcover, 200GSM Very Thick Paper, Spiral Sketch Book for Drawing and Mixed Media, Sketch Pad, Art Book - 5.8 x 8.5, 40 Sheets / 80 Pages

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String & Space

String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook

A hardcover sketchbook with 40 sheets (80 pages) of thick 200gsm paper, 5.8 x 8.5 inches, wire bound so you can draw in landscape or portrait.

Best for: Sketchers working in charcoal, pastel or watercolor who want thick paper

Paper: 200 gsm
Cover: Hardcover
Binding: Wire (spiral)
Media: Dry media, ink, watercolor

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Buy it if

You want very thick paper that takes ink without bleeding through
You mix dry media with watercolor in one book
You want a hardcover, wire-bound book you can use in landscape or portrait

Skip it if

You want lots of pages. It has 40 sheets, while the MOFUNY Mixed Media Sketchbook 9x12 has 60
You paint in acrylic or gouache. This listing does not name them, while the MOFUNY listing does

What the String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook is

The String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook is a 5.8 x 8.5 inch wire-bound book with 40 sheets, or 80 pages, of 200 gsm paper that the listing calls very thick. The listing says the wire binding and hardcover let you draw in landscape or portrait.

String & Space lists the paper for charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastel and watercolor, and sells it as no-bleed-through paper, so ink does not leak to the next page.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

Very thick 200 gsm paper
String & Space calls the 200 gsm paper very thick.
No bleed-through
String & Space sells it as no-bleed-through paper, so you can write or draw without ink leaking to the next page.
Dry media and watercolor
The listing names charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastel and watercolor.
Wire binding
The listing says the wire binding and hardcover let you draw in landscape or portrait.
Hardcover
The book has a hardcover, per the listing.
A5-style 5.8 x 8.5 inch size
The pages measure 5.8 x 8.5 inches.

String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook specifications

Size: 5.8 x 8.5 in
Sheets: 40 (80 pages)
Paper weight: 200 gsm
Bleed-through: Sold as no-bleed-through
Binding: Wire (spiral)
Cover: Hardcover
Best media: Charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastel, ink, watercolor
Paper color: White
Model: SSP-SKETCH-A5

Who the String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook suits

Mixed media sketchers. One book for pencil, ink and a wash of watercolor.
Pen users. The paper is sold as no-bleed-through, so ink does not leak to the next page.
Travel journals. A small hardcover, wire-bound book at 5.8 x 8.5 inches.

Look elsewhere if: you want the same paper in a larger book. The String & Space 200gsm Spiral Sketchbook lists 8.25 x 11.4 in pages.

String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook vs similar picks

Spec	String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook	String & Space 200gsm Spiral Sketchbook	MOFUNY Mixed Media Sketchbook 9x12
Size	5.8 x 8.5 in	8.25 x 11.4 in	9 x 12 in
Paper	200 gsm	200gsm	160 gsm / 98 lb mixed media
Sheets	40 (80 pages)	40 (80 pages)	60
Binding	Wire, hardcover	Wire, hardcover	Ring bound
Choose it for	The same paper in a smaller book	The same paper on bigger pages	More sheets at 9 x 12 in

String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook
Size
5.8 x 8.5 in
Paper
200 gsm
Sheets
40 (80 pages)
Binding
Wire, hardcover
Choose it for: The same paper in a smaller book
String & Space 200gsm Spiral Sketchbook
Size
8.25 x 11.4 in
Paper
200gsm
Sheets
40 (80 pages)
Binding
Wire, hardcover
Choose it for: The same paper on bigger pages
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: More sheets at 9 x 12 in

Before you buy

It has 40 sheets, or 80 pages.
Watercolor is listed, but very wet layers may still ripple a little on 200 gsm paper.
This is the 5.8 x 8.5 inch size. String & Space also makes a larger 8.25 x 11.4 inch version.

Frequently asked questions about the String & Space 200gsm Hardcover Sketchbook

Can I paint watercolor in the String & Space sketchbook?: Yes. The 200 gsm paper is listed for watercolor, though very wet layers may still ripple a little.
Do markers bleed through?: The listing says ink will not leak to the next page when you write or draw. It does not name markers specifically.
Does it lie flat?: The listing does not say. It says the wire binding and hardcover let you draw in landscape or portrait.
How many pages does it have?: 40 sheets, which gives you 80 pages.
How big is the String & Space 200gsm sketchbook?: It measures 5.8 x 8.5 inches.