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Your cart is empty.4.7 out of 5 stars
- #1,553 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
- #23 in Sketchbooks & Notebooks
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Gee
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
I love that the pages are thin but still will take a wash of watercolor or acrylic just fineIt does get crinkly but I also love that.I love that the paper is off white and not stark. It has rounded edges and a pocket at the back AND comes in b5 size. I love that it feels nice to work on but not precious.If I could change one thing about this sketchbook.. I would get a bit more texture. Just a little bit more but it does take colored pencils pretty well. Still, 5 stars.Will update with photos
Jenn
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2024
Working with Leda Sketchbook pleasantly surprised that the paper is smooth and durable - takes color pencil and ink and water color washes beautifully. No bleeding through the paper however I am prudent with watercolor washes which will bubble the paper slightly if you are conservative with the water color washes. The off white tone of the paper and smoothness is outstanding. Glad I purchased on impulse and will definitely purchase again. Well worth the price and the pseudo leather binding is excellent.
Jamie Lehouillier
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2024
Gorgeous texture on the front and back, takes ink or graphite smoothly. Great quality but a tad expensive
MR SAVA KUZMANOV
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2024
I love the soft cover and the paper is wonderful too. All round quality.
MariaJose
Reviewed in Spain on November 10, 2024
Vale lo que cuesta, es el segundo que compro para regalar a un dibujante. Sirve para todos materiales, (sobre todo rotus de alcohol) tiene grosor.Las tapas son flexibles, es magnífico y muy cómodo
Fernando
Reviewed in Mexico on May 4, 2021
Es muy buena libreta con muy buen papel pero se pueden encontrar opciones de la misma calidad por menor precio.
Statistical Artist
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
I finally purchased this after being curious about the sketchbook for a while. When it first arrived, my first impression was, "wow, this is bigger than I thought it was going to be," which is definitely a good thing, because I typically like drawing on papers around the B5 to A3 size. Second, the cover. Leda nailed it with the interesting rough leather/vinyl-like material, and it is by far the best softcover material I've ever encountered in a commercially-bound sketchbook.Next, the binding. It seems to hold up well and lays flat on command. One small issue I had was that a tiny bit of the cover near the spine had separated from the end paper during the first time I tried laying it flat (pictured in one of the images). It has not separated any further than that, though, despite me really working the spine when drawing, so I'm not concerned with it at all.Lastly, the paper. It is smooth and cream-colored. I typically draw on bright white vellum paper, but I am pleased to say that I really enjoyed drawing on this paper with graphite as well. It took multiple layers with ease, and only required a quick spritz of fixative to take care of my smudging paranoia. The smoothness of the paper also keeps my softer pencils from smearing everywhere while drawing. It's also immensely satisfying to draw on with fountain pen as well.Watercolor washes also show up nice and bright, on par with what I experience with Canson and Strathmore sketch papers as well. I tend to use a waterbrush on the go, and found that the advertised "light wash" is accurate, as excessive scrubbing with the plastic bristles will cause the paper to pill and paint to bleed faintly. This is fully expected, since the paper is not heavy-duty watercolor paper. However, you can definitely get away with putting multiple layers down if you wait for the paper to dry in between, and it the paper will hold up just fine.Overall, the sketchbook is fantastic quality for the price I paid. I definitely prefer Leda's design over other, over-marketed sketchbook brands like Moleskine. Very happy that there are dedicated companies like Leda raising the bar for sketchbook makers out there! I'm hoping they extend their sketchbook line to include different kinds of heavyweight paper, such as vellum or mixed media.
Mary P
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2015
I’ve been testing this product out for a while now and I adore its simplicity and functionality. While at first surprised by it’s soft-bound pages, I hadn’t been expecting this type of material, I found this to be a real asset while sketching. The material definitely seems to hold up just as well as, or even better, than soft leather bound books I have had in the past. I tend to like folding back the front cover so the book can be positioned on my knee while I work. It’s been a couple weeks now and it has held up amazingly. The supple cover also aids in the book looking new despite extensive use or wear. It’s been thrown around in my book bag, car, and gone on a cross-country debate trip.Right off the bat I noticed the quality of the pages. I use a variety of black ink pens to sketch most of my work and have had issues with bleeding through the pages in the past. With this product, not only is there no threat of bleeding, the back of my sketches look almost like a clean page. I also really appreciated the inclusion of the pocket on the back page. Super useful for storing finished pieces I intend to hang on the wall or give away. Though I just draw for fun, this book makes me feel like a professional.The size is also perfect for my lifestyle. While smaller than some of the other sketchbooks I have tended to go for, Leda Art Supply’s debut product has proven to be not only easier to manage (I can more easily position it while drawing out and about), but also easy to travel with. This coming December I am traveling to Greece and this book will definitely be going with me (The myth travels home!)!I’m thrilled to have it and will definitely be purchasing another when this one is full. The quality is top notch, as is the vision for the company. I can’t wait to see what else they come up with!
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