Laurence King

I really like the look of this sketchbook, but the paper is just not smooth enough for use with pens unless you love lots of texture messing with your ink.

I have started drawing in it using lead holders, and I think it's just great for putting ideas down as long as you are OK using pencil or similar implements.

I give it 4 stars because I think it could be a useful, attractive notebook for somebody who uses pencil a lot. I like the way it looks on my desk, and that's good for something. :)

There is a pocket in the back cover which is nice, but it's non-expanding (non-accordion) so its utility may be a bit limited.