Maria asked about seeing this item, so I looked for a link to send her. Can't find one anywhere, not even on the Winsor & Newton site. There's a number on a tiny sticker inside that says: 07/17 5100/4021. No clue what that means.
It's 4x6 inches outside with paper that's 4 x 5 3/4 inches. Nice weight paper, maybe 75 or 80# (like Aquabee sketchpaper but less sizing), with a pocket in the back and ribbon bookmark. The middle picture shows the endpaper, which is slick and not as white as the inside pages. They have a nice tooth.
I bought mine last week at the Sharon Arts Gallery in Peterborough, NH. The leather is stamped on the center back with the W/N name and logo. It cost $13.75, as I recall.
I've just started using it. A little bulkier than a pocket Moleskine because of the leather cover but much, much better paper for water media. Has anyone else ever seen these before?
I'm not moved by the Moleskine books (maybe I would be if I could find one!) but this looks highly desirable! I use a fairly nondescript looking Winsor and Newton pad but the paper is fab to draw on. It feels so good! I wonder if it's similar to your pad?
ReplyDeleteooooahhhhh this looks really lovely
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great book...I'll have to keep my eyes open for one! I like my moleskine, but I wish the paper took watercolor better.
ReplyDeleteWow-wow-wow! Thank you Nita! I will call the art gallery and see if I can have one (or two, or ten!) shipped to me in San Francisco!
ReplyDeleteI found these in two sizes at the CASS art store in London (on sale no less) and bought 4 - wish I had bought all they had - they are Wonderful and perfect for sketching and light WC - I too am searching for the 8x8 one I saw - Lord if anyone finds them let me know!!!!! Winsor and Newton has a goldmine here if they would make them find- able!!!
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