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Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Hardbound Sketchbook, A4 (8.25" x 11.75"), 270 GSM (Extra Heavyweight), White Paper, Smooth Surface

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Sheet Size 8.25 x 11.75 INCH
Paper Finish Smooth, Watercolor

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  • EXTRA HEAVYWEIGHT PAPER: Stands up to advanced wet media techniques. Great for detailed pen & ink line work combined with liberal applications of watercolor. A favorite of botanical artists and illustrators.
  • CRAFTED FOR MIXED MEDIA: Double-sized (from non-animal materials) for enhanced wet strength and glowing color.
  • ERASABLE & TOUGH: Accepts multiple erasures of dry media and lifting of wet media.
  • DURABLE: Thick board, premium U.S. sewn binding and heavy-duty art paper equals a sketchbook that is built for serious use.
  • PREMIUM QUALITY: Exceptional features make Stillman & Birn the popular sketchbook choice, cherished by artists of all levels.

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ZETA SERIES – HARDBOUND SKETCHBOOKS Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Hardbound Sketchbooks, 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight), white paper, smooth surface. Suitable for dry and wet media, watercolor and ink. Example of recommended usage: detailed pen & ink line work combined with liberal applications of watercolor. A favorite of botanical artists and illustrators. Acid-free, chloride-free, lignin-free.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
219 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, smoothness, weight and versatility of the art media paper. For example, they mention it's well-made, perfect for wet media and the texture is almost skin-like. Some appreciate the ability to lay flat and mention it’s perfect for pen and ink and watercolor washes. They are also satisfied with the binding.

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24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paper. They mention that it is well-made, thick, and can withstand ink, paint, collage, and other media. Customers also appreciate the hard cover and smooth surface of the sketchbook.

"This is a top notch item. Cheaper on Blick.com.Surface is smooth. Paper is thick. Binding is tight and good. Lays flat...." Read more

"...The shape, the size, and the quality are all great. I love that it looks like a book rather than a spiral bound thing...." Read more

"...I like the Pentalic sketchbooks as they are also very sturdy and come in a Landscape 5x8 format (hardcover) but the paper can be a bit waxy...." Read more

"I love the hard cover and the paper quality. The book opens flat so you can sketch across the two sides if you choose." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the art media paper. They say it's strong, smooth, and perfect for pencil and light watercolor washes. The texture is almost skin-like and is comfortable to hold. Some mention that the paper is better for gouache than rough paper. However, some say that the thickness is super stuff and heavy. Overall, most are happy with the smooth quality of the paper.

"...But although the paper is super stuff and heavy, I've noticed it on several occasions where there has been a wet wash or prolonged wetness where it..." Read more

"...The Zeta is a smooth paper, which I like but i know that's a very personal thing, it gets a bit sandy feeling once the paint is dry if you've used..." Read more

"...Amazon has them and some what cheaper , this brand paper has nice surface ms , beta is good for mix medium, zeta is good for marker and pen ,..." Read more

"...The hard back completes it, the texture is almost skin-like and is comfortable to hold...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the art media paper. They mention that the heavy weight is brilliant and can withstand ink, paint, collage, and other materials. They also appreciate the lighter weight for light watercolor wash.

"...But although the paper is super stuff and heavy, I've noticed it on several occasions where there has been a wet wash or prolonged wetness where it..." Read more

"...I have the one that is bound like a regular book. I love the heavy weight of the paper since I love to do collage journaling...." Read more

"...The heavy paper is brilliant and can withstand ink, paint, collage, etc. The stitched binding lies flat so I can work across both pages easily...." Read more

"...The cover is smooth black, and the paper feels like heavy cardstock paper...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the ability of the art media paper to lay flat. They mention that the stitched binding makes it easy to work on the surface.

"...Surface is smooth. Paper is thick. Binding is tight and good. Lays flat. Stitched binding...." Read more

"I love the hard cover and the paper quality. The book opens flat so you can sketch across the two sides if you choose." Read more

"...The book is sewn so it lays flat. I avoid the standard black glue bound journal because they like to close while you are working with them...." Read more

"...The book opens flat making it easy to work on the surface. Very well constructed. Was worth the extra cost over cheaper options." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the art media paper versatile and useful for various projects. They mention that it's perfect for pen and ink, watercolor, and mix medium.

"...Lovely for pen and Ink.Addendum 9/15/19:Alcohol markers CAN bleed through...." Read more

"...paper has nice surface ms , beta is good for mix medium, zeta is good for marker and pen , with faber castell 9000 pencils it won’t smudge allot ," Read more

"Perfect for ink and watercolor. Zeta series nice and heavy weight; takes water easily. Epsilon series lighter weight for light watercolor wash...." Read more

"Perfect for Pen & Ink and Watercolor Washes!..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the stitched binding of the art media paper. They say it lays flat so they can work across both pages easily.

"...Paper is thick. Binding is tight and good. Lays flat. Stitched binding...." Read more

"...The stitched binding lies flat so I can work across both pages easily. I love the hard cover in black as I like to title and date the sketchbook!..." Read more

"...The book is sewn so it lays flat. I avoid the standard black glue bound journal because they like to close while you are working with them...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the paper smooth, tight, and comfortable to hold. They also appreciate the stitched binding.

"...Surface is smooth. Paper is thick. Binding is tight and good. Lays flat. Stitched binding...." Read more

"...In turn, it frees me and confines me. I can use multi liners and brush pens with confidence...." Read more

"...Hot Press Paper (smooth, tight, matte finish). The covers are hard and lay flat for making full-spread sketches easy to attain...." Read more

Best Sketchbook for It’s Versatility
5 Stars
Best Sketchbook for It’s Versatility
Where do I begin? This sketchbook accomplishes and exceeds what my idea of a sketchbook should be. The versatility allows me to use every damn tool in my bag. In turn, it frees me and confines me. I can use multi liners and brush pens with confidence. Watercolors are clean and sharp because of the hot pressed paper. It can even handle some light acrylics! (Although you have to prop it open with a book opener to dry for obvious reasons.) The quality also affects how casually I work in this sketchbook, it allows me to make sure that every page is used to its limit. The hard back completes it, the texture is almost skin-like and is comfortable to hold. And like almost any sketchbook, allows stickers to stick on tight.I’m just ecstatic to have this sketchbook. It might be the most expensive sketchbook I’ve bought for the relatively small amount of pages it has. But because of the thick paper, I can use both sides of the paper. If you like squishing many sketches down on a single page like I do, I will happily suggest this sketchbook to you. Although if you don’t like the stress of using each page wisely, I would go for another alternative.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2022
Size: 5.5" x 8.5" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best watercolor sketchbook EVER! Heavyweight
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017
I have tried a few brands looking for a good sketchbook that could take several washes and not blooom inmediately or buckle. I like the Pentalic sketchbooks as they are also very sturdy and come in a Landscape 5x8 format (hardcover) but the paper can be a bit waxy. This sketchbook is just amazing, the paper is sooooo strong! I have done no less than 7 washes (shown in pic) on a single page and have still been able to use the back of it. It wont buckle or even break when you're lifting some pigment. The Zeta is a smooth paper, which I like but i know that's a very personal thing, it gets a bit sandy feeling once the paint is dry if you've used several washes but nothing i truly mind, I think the colors look great and don't become dull. I will try the cold press to see if the texture is nice but honestly, judging by this one, i can say my quest for sketchbooks is over. I just wish they'd make the Zeta landscape 5x8 in hardcover too!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2021
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice for pens
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022
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Nice pad , as cost go up And stores not having these pads in stock , Amazon has them and some what cheaper , this brand paper has nice surface ms , beta is good for mix medium, zeta is good for marker and pen , with faber castell 9000 pencils it won’t smudge allot ,
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sketchbook for It’s Versatility
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
Where do I begin? This sketchbook accomplishes and exceeds what my idea of a sketchbook should be. The versatility allows me to use every damn tool in my bag. In turn, it frees me and confines me. I can use multi liners and brush pens with confidence. Watercolors are clean and sharp because of the hot pressed paper. It can even handle some light acrylics! (Although you have to prop it open with a book opener to dry for obvious reasons.) The quality also affects how casually I work in this sketchbook, it allows me to make sure that every page is used to its limit. The hard back completes it, the texture is almost skin-like and is comfortable to hold. And like almost any sketchbook, allows stickers to stick on tight.

I’m just ecstatic to have this sketchbook. It might be the most expensive sketchbook I’ve bought for the relatively small amount of pages it has. But because of the thick paper, I can use both sides of the paper. If you like squishing many sketches down on a single page like I do, I will happily suggest this sketchbook to you. Although if you don’t like the stress of using each page wisely, I would go for another alternative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing paper
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2022
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Ceva T
4.0 out of 5 stars fantastic sketchbook . Little pricey but ….I’ll buy more
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2022
Size: 5.5" x 8.5" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thick high quality paper!
Reviewed in India on July 26, 2020
Size: 5.5" x 8.5" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
Ale_Diri
5.0 out of 5 stars L'unico mixed media journal davvero valido per l'acquerello
Reviewed in Italy on September 3, 2019
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Sandra Koehn
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this sketchbook! Love this brand!
Reviewed in Australia on March 9, 2024
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