ALKALO Sketchbook
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Quick Specs 🏷️
Type: Mixed Media Sketchbook
Weight: 122 lb (180 gsm) | Sheets/Pad Size: 120 pages (60 sheets?) / 7.5" x 5.3" (small square size)
Texture: Smooth / Matte
Color: Black (cover) / White (paper) | Finish: Acid-free
Purchase Info: Link | Purchased: May 2026 | Price: $9.99 USD
Official Product Highlights
- THICK PREMIUM PAPERS: 122LB/180GSM thick, acid-free paper to protect from color fading and avoid bleeding/ghosting.
- HARDCOVER PROTECTION: Waterproof, dustproof, environmentally friendly PU leather cover with a comfortable touch.
- 180° LAY-FLAT SKETCHBOOK: Opens completely flat to use the entire spread for a maximum drawing surface.
- PRACTICAL & PORTABLE: Features upgraded perforated pages for easy tearing, plus an inner pocket on the back cover and a ribbon bookmark.
- AMAZING GIFT FOR ALL: Suitable for school journal, sketching, graffiti, painting, diary, and back-to-school supplies.
Additional Specs
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALKALO |
| Color (Cover) | Black |
| Material | Paper |
| Paper Dimensions | 7.5" L x 5.3" W |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Paper Weight | 122 lb / 180 gsm |
| Page Count | 120 |
| Binding | 180° lay-flat |
| Cover Type | PU Leather Hardcover |
| Special Features | Perforated pages, back pocket, ribbon bookmark |
| Recommended Media | Charcoal pencils, ink pens, colored pencils, acrylic paint markers, oil pastels |
| Best Uses | School journal, sketching, graffiti, painting, diary |
Medium Specs
## Paper Texture
Overall Strengths & Weaknesses
The paper is smooth and thick. It feels nice quality but also feels somewhat porous. I worry that pens will feather or that wet media that I want to remain wet will dry. I bet acrylic markers will feel great on this paper.
Overall Impressions
Rating: 3.8 ★★★★☆
What works well
- Doesn’t feather like I thought it would, actually holds fine liners surprisngly well.
- Very smooth applications.
What doesn't
- Paper is porous like I thought and soaks in any moisture quickly. But worst of all, it mutes colors.
- Acrylic marker sometimes feels too slick.
Specifics
| Medium | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fineliners | ★★★☆☆ | |
| India Ink | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Colored Pencils | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Watercolor | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Acrylic Markers | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Crayon | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Gesso | ★★★☆☆ | |
| Other | ★★★☆☆ |