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Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook

Name: Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook
Brand: Stillman & Birn
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Stillman & Birn

$16.00 – $24.00

Premium hardbound sketchbook with 62 sheets of 100 lb natural white vellum paper designed for pencil, charcoal, and pastel. The lay-flat binding and archival-quality paper make this the choice of professional sketch artists and illustrators.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.3

Availability

8.8

Pros

Premium 100 lb archival paper
Premium 100 lb archival paper
Lay-flat hardbound binding
Lay-flat hardbound binding
Excellent tooth for dry media
Excellent tooth for dry media

Cons

Fewer sheets than budget pads
Fewer sheets than budget pads
Higher price per page
Higher price per page

Don't buy this if…

The vellum surface has noticeable tooth that may feel rough under fine-tip pens so test your preferred tools first.
The vellum surface has noticeable tooth that may feel rough under fine-tip pens so test your preferred tools first.