Anupam Sketch-O Slate Black Sketchbook, 180gsm, 80 Pages, A5

Anupam's Sketcho Slate sketchbook swaps white paper for black, giving pencil, pastel and metallic media a dramatic new stage.

• 180gsm paper weight
• A5 size, 80 pages per book
• Black paper, distinct from standard white sketchbooks
• Acid-free paper for better longevity
• Wire-o bound with an elastic closure to keep the book shut

Drawing on black paper flips the usual approach, since light pastels, white charcoal, metallic pens and gel pens become the highlights instead of dark pencil lines on a white ground, which gives sketches a bolder, more graphic feel straight away. At 80 pages, this A5 book gives you plenty of room to experiment with the technique across many sketches before needing a second book.

The 180gsm weight holds up to pencil, charcoal, pastel and light media without the paper feeling flimsy, and being acid-free helps the sheets and any finished work last without yellowing over time. The wire-o binding with an elastic closure keeps pages protected on the move, making this a practical pick for artists who want to explore black-paper sketching in a compact, travel-ready format.

The elastic closure is a small detail that matters more than it sounds, keeping the book shut and pages flat when it is tossed into a bag alongside other supplies. At A5, it is small enough to carry everywhere, so it works well as a dedicated space for quick studies, moodier concept sketches or simply testing how a new white or metallic pencil performs against black paper.