Crescent Creative Products 12-00019 Cardboard Co RENDR No Show Thru Lay Flat Sketch Book, White , 3.5-Inch by 5.5-Inch

The media could not be loaded.  I've been using my Rendr paper for about a year now and I can safely say that I love it. I use Pigma Micron and Copic almost exclusively, so I can only speak for ink medium, but it truly is no-show. The first day I got it I held a Copic on it for 20 seconds or so (video attached) just to test it out. NOTHING! I don't know what black magic they put inside that paper to make it happen, but I'm thankful. This is the first time since my amateur pencil drawing days that I've been able to use both sides of my sketchbook paper. I haven't had any problems with color accuracy or blending. I've read some reviews saying that microns sit on top too long and smudge, but I haven't personally found this to be the case. Another thing I do appreciate about this paper is that it seems to absorb the Copic ink into the paper surface while also leaving it wet slightly longer than I'm accustomed to, making it easier to fill in large areas without a streaky finish or smudging like you'd get with some other papers where the ink sits on top (Copic, Bee).That being said, it isn't perfect. For starters, I would recommend the spiral bound version over this "lay flat" one. The lay flat version is fine if you like to remove the pages (they come out very nicely), but for actual bound-together books that you carry with you the spiral bound reigns supreme. It has a hard cover and because of the spiral you can actually lay it flat (or stand it up if you want!). As for actual marker use, there is still some feathering happening on this paper, though no more significant than other papers I've used (Borden & Riley #234, my second favorite paper). I also have found that the pages tend to curl up a little bit (not buckle, curl) when I finish coloring something. It flattens back out after the book has been closed for a while, but it's frustrating when trying to get a picture of the final product right away.Overall, I would highly recommend this paper to marker artists!

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!

The media could not be loaded.  I bought this based off an artist I follow, and when I got it in the mail I was curious because it was thinner than I expected. Most of the “marker” sketchbooks I’ve purchased had a lot of pages and were thick and this one wasn’t, so I was immediately skeptical of how it would hold up.I. Am. Impressed. I’m getting back into doing more traditional art and I haven’t used alcohol markers in a long time. The page I’m posting with this is a mixed media of alcohol markers, gouache, and ink using a calligraphy tool. I am not nice to my paper in sketchbooks. This is multiple layers of marker and being heavy handed with the ink. As you can see in the video there is no bleed, so I can utilize both sides of each page.I would highly recommend this product if you’re looking to do mixed media, although I have not tried using watercolor in it for accents, I am very impressed and happy with my purchase.

This sketchbook may be small but don’t let it’s size deceive you, it packs a huge punch! The pages are fully bleed proof, even withstanding my Ohuhu alcohol markers and my Himi gauche! It holds pigment really well and, like I said, no bleed or transfer AT ALL! Absolutely amazing sketchbook

Even has a nice smell, my preferred paper for marker art.

i LOVE THIS sketchbook, holy crap. i’ve recently gotten back into drawing with my copic markers and holy crap, no bleeding at all. i can use both sides of the paper with marker without fear of bleeding. it can be expensive but honestly so worth it if you use alcohol markers, paint markers or even guache paint! (the paper will curve and crinkle if you use water tho!) 100% would recommend!!!

Kwam best beschadigd aan maar echt heel blij mee! ik gebruik hem voor alcohol markers en het lekt er niet doorheen.

Bisher vor allem mit Alkohol Markern und Tinte darauf gezeichnet. Wie angegeben kein Durchbluten der Farbe auf die nächste Seite. Insgesamt auch sehr wertig verarbeitet und angenehmes Papiergefühl. Lohnt sich sehr, wenn man mit verschiedenen Medien arbeitet.