RENDR Hardbound Sketchbook 5.5x8.5, Bleed-Proof No Show-Thru Paper | Alcohol Markers, Copic, Ink | 180 GSM Acid-Free, 48 Sheets

I drew in this sketchbook every day for two months. It was wonderful to work in. I have some pros and cons after working in it for a while I'd like to share with others: Pros -Tough. I dropped this book multiple times and used it daily. No pages fell or ripped out. It looks like new. -Truly Bleed Proof. I used Copics, Eno Mechanical Pencils, Posca Pens, Sharpies, Copic Multiliners, Micron Pens, Uni-ball gel pens, Gelly Roll Pens, Sakura Metallic Pens, etc. and nothing bled through. -Great Deal. You can draw 96 drawings in this if you utilize both sides of the paper. I think it's a great deal for the price. Cons - Paper is a very lightly tinted gray color. - Watercolor is terrible on this paper. I didn't even use much water. I used a water brush pen. The water was eating up the paper. It didn't go through but definitely made a top layer too textured for me to continue with the painting. I tried it twice and both times this happened. -Sketchbook does not lay flat. Ever. It wasn't a big deal for me but it may be for some individuals. Overall, I loved this little sketchbook. I just bought another for my birthday. I can't wait to use it!

I had absolutely no doubt this paper would do very well with markers and other dry media. The paper feels really really close to the usual smooth Bristol paper. It is really heavy & thick, but not textured. My main curiosity was how it would do with watercolor. Naturally it behaves nothing like watercolor paper, the paint doesn't bloom, spread or blend, but instead seems to get absorbed straight into the paper wherever it touches down. That said, my watercolor doodles still look pretty fantastic when dried, and the paper withstood 3 or 4 washes and even getting blasted with my heat tool to speed up drying. I even used masking fluid for some little dots and swirls around the coffee and it came right off without damaging the paper. It could probably take more washes but advanced techniques like wet in wet definitely won't work on this paper. The thickness of the paper is visible when you hold it up to a light. It's true that the cover is easily stained but it doesn't bother me one bit considering the beating this paper can handle. For the price it's listed at on Amazon, I will buy this journal over and over again. Can't wait to fill this thing up!

This sketchbook is super great if you want to use inks or makers that usually bleed through the pages! I've covered a couple pages in copic ink and none of it had bled through or was even visible on the other side! I think it'd be great for professional art, but I have no experience with how it reacts to anything other than ink and copics. That being said, I found my copics to dry alarmingly quickly while drawing in this! It might be that the copics are at fault, or my expectations for them, but reguardless i was having to refill them every 3-10 pages..! Mind you, this was while i was using only 6 grayscale markers, but be aware if you can't afford refills. Additionally, despite me bringing it about everywhere and carelessly having it jostled around in my bag, it's remained very durable and the spine and covers are still in perfect condition. This is, for sure, a well made sketchbook! Overall, a great sketchbook, and one I found pleasing to draw in. Even though they dry quickly, the copics were easy to use in it and looked great on the paper. I would deffo recommend this sketchbook to anyone wanting to make a gorgeous book of art!

I love this sketchbook. I use Copic markers and I have a very hard time with the markers going through pretty much any paper I use. Bristol I have found does pretty good with very little bleed through to other pages. This paper on the other hand is wonderful. Nothing comes through on the other side. You can use both sides of the paper so it maximizes how much of the book you can use. The book has 48 pages but since you can use front and back you end up with 96 pages. I think the only drawback that I have found is that I wish the book would lay a little flatter, not so that I can draw larger images on two pages, but while I am drawing I wouldn't feel like I was holding the book open. With that said I still really love this book and would order it again, because the hardbound books are durable and nice to carry in my bag. I will also try the lay flat sketchbook in the future.

Crescent is not stretching it when they say your media will NOT bleed through to the other side. I've done some pretty heavy colouring with Copics and have not had a single bleed through yet. The one minor thing I found strange is if I use my Koh-i-Noor technical pens, the ink will feather a little bit. Not bleed through to the other side, just feather out. But my Copic multiliners stay put. Minor issue for a brilliant sketch book. I'm stocking up on these to keep on hand. LOVE THEM!!!!!

I've read so much about this product as well as watched quite a few videos and what these reviews all have in common are the positive comments - chiefest of which are that the pages won't warp after being wetted, and media won't leak to the other side of the page... and one other comment I came across was that this sketchbook is worth the price. All good, so that is why I bought it.

I absolutely love this sketchbook. It really doesn't bleed on the other side and I feel like its perfect for people who work a lot with markers. The downside is it's not made for watercolor, the paper will get dark and kinda buckle. Another thing you'll have to look out for (but not a bad thing) putting light colors down will look dark for a minute but will be the intended color once the ink dries. Overall I recommend this sketchbook for those who like to work with color or likes to do more "finished" pieces.

This is one of the best sketchbooks ive ever purchased. I had recently got copic markers and every single sketchbook id get they would bleed through one or two pages. But! this sketchbook did not do that at all, I am able to use the back and front of the paper every-time i draw. is also amazing for just sketches or realistic drawings witthout worrying about smearing of the pencil. Definitely will be ordering again soon!!

Amazon had the best price at the time of purchase and really enjoyed drawing in this book. Very happy with order.

This sketchbook is exactly as advertised! It's ever so slightly grey tinted (which I love) and I tested it with multiple layers with my markers and not a thing shows up on the other side! Plus, it can handle enough ink to create flawless blends! However, it doesn't stay open and you have to hold it flat, and with markers, it will feather out a little. Despite that, this was exactly what I was looking for and it's worth the money I spent.

Works exactly as advertised! I was skeptical after a bad experience with a Copic Notebook that made all the same promises but this book is Amazing!

Excelente calidad: de los mejores cuadernos de dibujo en el mercado. Puedes usar marcadores Chartpak, COPIC, acuarelas, acrílicos, lo que tu desees en el y jamás se traspasa a la pagina trasera. A pesar de ser mas caro que otros en el mercado, lo agradecerás por siempre. Incluso el papel huele muy delicioso.

Es ideal para los marcadores. En realidad puedes pintar por todos lados, la tinta no pasa por el papel. No funcionó bien con los lápices de colores: el papel es demasiado liso para que el lápiz no se quede. Las acuarelas y otras técnicas húmedas no funcionaron bien también: el papel se ondula.