Brustro Black Sketchbook | A5 | 200 GSM | 40 Sheets - Black Paper

Make light, bright and metallic colours pop on black pages. This Brustro Black sketchbook is A5, about 14.8 x 21 cm, and has 40 sheets of 200 GSM paper. Binding: Wire bound, perforated sheets. It is made for colour pencils, gel pens, chalk, pastels, metallic colours, gouache, charcoal, inks and acrylic paint markers. 40 sheets make 80 pages. The pack states the surface holds ink lines without feathering.

Specifications

Perfect for

• White gel pen and metallic pen art
• Chalk and pastel drawings
• Neon and bright colour sketches
• Greeting cards and journal pages

Compatibility

Works with: colour pencils, gel pens, chalk, pastels, metallic colours, gouache, charcoal, inks and acrylic paint markers.

Pairs well with: colour pencils.

Not suitable for: regular graphite pencil and black ink, which barely show on black pages.

How to Use

1. Choose light or bright media, since dark pencil will not show on black paper.
2. Sketch the layout lightly with a white or light coloured pencil.
3. Build highlights and colour on top in layers.
4. Let paint or ink dry fully before closing the book.

Before You Buy

• Dark pencil and ink will not show on black pages; use light media.

You'll Need

• colour pencils
• paint markers

You may also like

• crayons and pastels
• charcoal and graphite sticks
• more sketchbooks and drawing books

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets are in the Brustro Black A5 sketchbook?
It has 40 sheets of 200 GSM paper in A5, about 14.8 x 21 cm size, wire bound.

How is the Brustro Black sketchbook different from the Brustro Grey sketchbook?
The Black book has 200 GSM black paper for bright, metallic and white media. The Grey book has 120 GSM mid tone paper for graphite, charcoal and highlights.

What pens work on black paper?
Light and bright media show best, such as colour pencils, gel pens, chalk, pastels, metallic colours, gouache, charcoal, inks and acrylic paint markers.