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"Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Sketch Pad, 9"x12", Wire Bound, 100 Sheets"

Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Sketch Pad, 9"x12", Wire Bound, 100 Sheets
Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Sketch Pad, 9"x12", Wire Bound, 100 Sheets

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spacewizardproblems /r/mapmaking
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1970-01-19 01:11:52.721 +0000 UTC

I've been using Strathmore sketchbooks for a few years now. They have a lot of different size/binding options and I feel like the paper quality is pretty high for the price point. However, micron pens will show through the 60 lb sketch paper (it won't bleed; it's just visible), so you may want to only draw on one side if you want to scan/photograph your drawings. You can also get heavier Drawing or Mixed Media paper.

For a little higher quality, heavier paper that's suitable for some light watercolor use (which can be fun for maps), I've recently started using Bee Paper.

I avoid suspiciously cheap sketchbooks. The texture of the paper matters, and cheap sketchbooks can feel horrible to draw on, which will lead to you wanting to sketch less.