Are Leuchtturm sketchbooks good?

The paper was good and absorbent though, unlike the Moleskine sketchbook paper, and the inks and liquids stayed put and did not bead up or bleed. It’s actually nice paper, its just not sized for watercolors or a lot of heavy wet rubbing. I played with fine nib felt pens and the lines stayed fine and crisp.

What paper does Leuchtturm1917 use?

Which requirements do the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks meet? Our products are made out of FSC-certified paper and are sourced sustainably. The cover material used in our hardcover notebooks also meet the following standards: EU Reach, RoHS, CPSIA, EN71 Teil 3, TSCA, ISQ 8124 Teil 3, ASTM F963 and Prop. 65.

What GSM is Leuchtturm?

80gsm
Leuchtturm paper weight is rated at 80gsm (or g/m²). If you don’t really know what that means, here is a helpful paper weight reference: Common Paper GSM Weights: Newspaper – 40 to 50 gsm.

Can you use watercolors in Leuchtturm?

Usually, with watercolour, you can blend two colours on the page. The Leuchtturm paper didn’t allow the paint to mix in quite the same way. I also did an example using Khadi paper, this is a cotton watercolour paper, as you can see the colours mixed much better and created a gradient between the two colours.

How many pages are in the Leuchtturm sketchbook?

Enjoy a seamless sketching experience with these portable, elegant sketchbooks from Leuchtturm. feature a hard cover and 96 pages of high-quality, white, 150 gsm sketching paper that is acid-free.

Where are Leuchtturm notebooks made?

Germany
Leuchtturm 1917 – Supplying the World with Notebooks | Made in Germany | DW | 27.11.

Is Leuchtturm paper fountain pen friendly?

It is well made, feels very luxurious, has great paper and offers more features than many other notebooks on the market. While the paper is fountain pen friendly and can make your inks look great, it does have a high amount of ghosting, making it hard to use both sides of a page.

Where can I get a leuchtturm1917 notebook?

Leuchtturm1917 notebooks might be tough to get your hands on — this is especially the case for certain countries or regions. Being a German brand, I’m sure they’re all over Germany and available in other areas of Europe.

What kind of paper does the leuchtturm1917 pen use?

In a nutshell, most pens will work in the Leuchtturm1917 – even fountain pens. The paper quality is 80gsm. For comparison, Moleskine has 72gsm paper and Rhodia has 90gsm paper, so the Leuchtturm1917 is in right in between meaning it can handle more pens than Moleskines notebooks without bleed-through, but not nearly all pens like Rhodia.

What are the pros and cons of Leuchtturm journal?

This full Leuchtturm1917 review goes over the pros and cons of this journal so you can be ready when you set out to buy your next notebook. I have a fondness for journals.

What to do if you lose your Leuchtturm notebook?

When you open to the the notebook, you’re met with a little booklet on Leuchtturm1917’s history and a card detailing the company’s mission statement. Take those out and you’re met with a place to write your name and address. I recommend adding these in case you lose your notebook so that it can be returned to you.