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Top Travel-Friendly Sketchbooks for Urban Sketchers
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Hahnemühle Travel Booklets
hahnemuehle.storeThese little booklets are fantastic for light and fast sketching on the go! They come in a pack of two and have a subtle texture that's great for pencil drawings, but also handles light washes well. - 2
Moleskine Art Plus Pocket Sketchbook
barnesandnoble.comA classic for a reason! This sketchbook is sturdy, travel-sized, and has decent paper quality for quick drawings and tempera colors. It even has an elastic closure and a back pocket for little keepsakes. - 3
Stillman & Birn Nova Series Softcover
stillmanandbirn.comIf you love working on toned paper, the Nova series is a dream! Available in beige, grey, or black, these softcover sketchbooks are great for mixed media and even light watercolor washes. They open completely flat, which is a huge plus. - 4
Global Art Materials Travelogue Watercolor Journal
amazon.comThis journal is bound in a beautiful linen cover and features 200gsm cold press watercolor paper, perfect for various wet and dry media. It also has a handy pocket in the back for your bits and bobs. - 5
Hahnemühle Watercolor Book
hahnemuehle.comWith its durable cover and high-quality cold press paper, this sketchbook is a favorite among watercolor artists. The paper has a nice tooth and can handle generous washes without buckling. - 6
Strathmore 500 Series Softcover Watercolor Travel Art Journal
odysseyart.wordpress.comDesigned with plein air painters and urban sketchers in mind, this journal features 100% cotton paper that can withstand scrubbing and other rough techniques. It's truly resilient for on-location work. - 7
Pentalic Aqua Journal
pentalic.comI've repurchased this one many times! It's fantastic for both inking and watercolor, making it a versatile choice for a travel sketchbook. The paper accepts watercolor nicely for less formal paintings. - 8
Seawhite of Brighton Landscape Watercolour Travel Journal
amazon.comThis hardbound journal is a fantastic option, especially if you prefer a landscape format for wide scenes. It handles watercolors beautifully and comes with an elastic band, ribbon, and a spacious pocket. - 9
Traveler's Company Sketch Paper Notebook (Passport Size)
shop.travelerscompanyusa.comFor those who like to keep things super minimal and compact, this passport-sized notebook is perfect. It's skinny enough to fit in any small bag and the paper is a bit heavier than their standard refills. - 10
Stillman & Birn Beta Series Sketchbook
stillmanandbirn.comKnown for its mixed media capabilities, the Beta series has 270gsm cold-pressed paper with a slight texture. It's a bit heavier, but the quality makes it worth it for those serious about mixed media urban sketching. - 11
Leuchtturm1917 Sketchbook
dickblick.comWhile often known for their planners, Leuchtturm1917 makes durable hardcover sketchbooks with smooth drawing paper. They're a reliable choice for various media and come in different sizes.
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