Hahnemuhle Watercolor Book, 100% Cotton, Cold Press 250gsm, A6 Portrait (10625350)

First of all, I ordered the small size accidentally. So I was distracted thinking they had sent the wrong size. However I decided to try it out rather than send it back. The paper is very white and I like that! Paper is also soft and stays soft and I think I like that. So far it's a new experience. I have used all cotton paper for the past year but haven't cared in my journals. I decided it's time for cotton only period. My last two journals where awful and I had to use them while staying in Arizona for three months. So this journal is great compared to my last two? I will let you know that it's very very small and cute. It has no envelope in the back. It has a string too mark your spot. It is well made and has a stitched binding. I have only painted a few pages so I'm not sure how much water you can toss on it.. I think I'm liking it enough to give the next size up a try. So as of right now it's too small for me but I think the larger one might end up as my preference journal, but I'm going to be trying out a few Cotton only journals to see how well they hold up.. no more cheap journals for me.. so my quest for a cotton journal that's well made is on...oh the pages are thick but not hard...and do not have a grain like most cold press but are not quite like hot press either... Just different and I think I like that.. Warning: I ordered the next size up and the paper is not the same. I'm not sure it's even cotton. I'm disappointed and will not order that size again. I'm afraid to order the large one for fear it's not the soft thick 100% cotton like the little first one... I'm still loving my little first one and plan on getting it again....

The pages are thick and the book itself feels very high quality. The texture is very smooth and perfect for gouache and watercolor.

This paper is worth every penny. The paper is super strong and holds up well with water on water. It's well made. This book will hold together ❤️ The cover is sturdy and lovely 😍 👌 This is a great investment for my art.

I was excited to try this sketchbook, but ended up a bit disappointed due to the paper quality. It feels more like a cellulose paper. While it is still a good sketchbook, I would rather have gotten a cheaper 300 gsm cellulose sketchbook or a better cotton sketchbook like the Etchr mixed media sketchbook. - The sketchbook feels well-made, with a sturdy cover and no binding issues. The paper is thick enough. - The sketchbook is a bit larger than expected. The paper itself is A5 size so with the cover it is closer to 6.25” x 8.625”. The A5 Etchr mixed media 100% cotton sketchbook I’m used to is a bit smaller, with the entire sketchbook itself being A5 size. - For a cold-pressed paper it is way too smooth. The paint doesn’t want to move very much across the surface. - The paper does not perform as well as other cotton papers like Arches, Baohong, Fabriano, or Etchr. Painting on it feels more like cellulose paper. Normally I can be more careless on cotton paper and the colors will dry smoothly. On this paper it is not as easy to get smooth washes. - Masking fluid, masking tape, and washi tape all rip the paper.

This is the best w/c sketchbook bar none. It has a nice texture, doesn't buckle under broad washes of color and the pages lay flat when opened. My preference is to paint over two pages across the gutter. The sketchbook works for me.

I use these for ink and wash watercolor or just ink drawing, they are absolutely perfect for that- the paper is heavy enough to do straight watercolor on too as long as you clip the corners down to the cover. They are labeled col press but are a bit smoother than typical so work well for drawing. I find the size is perfect and have bought them several times now.

Nicely bound, good for putting in handbag. Paper behaves like hot press rather than cold press as labeled. Artist tape and masking fluid tear paper. Not sturdy enough for bokeh effects. Will use for preliminary sketches.

Paper is great and holds up to wet on wet painting. I like the cold press texture, feels consistent on both sides of the pages. The book lays flat pretty easily. I'm about 3/4 of the way through the smaller size book and will get the A5 size next now that I know I like the paper.

Nice little sketch book,perfect for quick watercolours on the go.

Great paper and good size to keep in your bag.

Precioso cuaderno, me encantó! 100%algodon, muy cómodo tamaño.

La carta è spettacolare. Per l'acquarello difficile trovare di meglio.... Consigliatissimo...

Ich habe schon viele Aquarell-Skizzenbücher ausprobiert und war oft enttäuscht – entweder hat sich das Papier stark gewellt, die Farbe ist durchgeschlagen oder das Papier hat bei zu viel Wasser einfach aufgegeben. Dieses Skizzenbuch war daher eine sehr positive Überraschung! Das Papier ist erstaunlich stabil: Es wellt sich beim Malen kaum, selbst bei der Nass-in-Nass-Technik. Auch bei Doppelseitenmotiven ist bisher keine Farbe durch die Bindung gedrungen. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich, dass das Papier nicht ausfasert, selbst wenn man mit viel Wasser arbeitet – das habe ich so bei kaum einem anderen Buch erlebt. Einziger kleiner Nachteil: Manchmal „läuft“ die Wasserfarbe unkontrolliert in trockene Bereiche aus und bildet dort feine Äste. Das passiert mir mit hochwertigem Baumwollpapier wie z. B. von Arches nicht – aber in dieser Preisklasse ist das absolut verschmerzbar. Gefunden habe ich das Skizzenbuch übrigens mit Hilfe von ChatGPT, nachdem ich dort alle meine Anforderungen an das perfekte Produkt definiert hatte – und tatsächlich, die Empfehlung war ein Volltreffer! Fazit: Wer ein verlässliches Aquarell-Skizzenbuch sucht, wird hier sehr wahrscheinlich zufrieden sein. Klare Kaufempfehlung!