How is the paper quality? Is it thick? If I sketch in pencil and trace over it with a ballpoint pen or sharpie, will it leave marks on the other side?
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Its is thicker then other books & I always put paper between my pages when copying my pages so no there are no marks left, This is a very nice book & good quality.
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hi Evie, it is not a bright light. while I can't answer your question without knowing more I can say I use 20 lb. paper with ink / pencil and clarity is diminished at 4 sheets over original sketch. hope that's enough to figure it out.:-)
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Its not too thick a paper, so there are chances of you tearing it in case of a very sharp pen.. You might just wanna use a normal stick pen Hope this helps !!
364808
I just drew a line on a piece of paper; without bearing down. The line I created with a new pen is quite thin. Slightly less than 1mm in width.
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It will do fine with sharpies. I use mixed medium, primarily watercolors, and the paper holds up well with water. The book has more pages than other journals I've had. The cover is very sturdy. I'm pleased with this item.
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Considering that it is ink, even writing with a light touch on the pen the line thickness is still thicker than a 0.9 mm mechanical pencil. I just tested it. The line thickness is similar to a .5 or .7mm gel pen at regular writing speed.
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I would know the answer if it had ever arrived. I paid for it but it never showed up! In any event, I bought another graphite transfer paper at AC Moore and I was disappointed to find that I was unable to erase my lines. I assume most of these tracing papers would be the same.
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Interesting question. I did a little experiment for you. I picked 10 -15 pens randomly and wrote on black construction paper and also a shiny navy blue card stock school folder. The lighter colors, particularly the neon and glitter, showed up on the black construction paper similar to an ordinary pencil. Colored pencils actually showed up better. And, none of the pens did well on the slick, dark colored paper.
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I haven't used markers very much so far with this sketch book but what I have used hasn't bled much. I could see it bleeding through if you were using a heavy amount. Hope that helps.
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This one is like a real pen on a paper would write, it is black and white, but you can write words and draw anything. There is no lines or squares on the back, whole screen is the same with no kind of under surface as many similar screens have. I think it is the best of it's kind, the only thing if you are looking for colors it is not the product you need.
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The desk has a light texture I would not recommend drawing on without a pad/blotter under the paper, as the texture will likely show in the drawing. People still use pens/pencils?! Let me find one real quick and try it... nope, DEFINITELY shows in the writing. Use a desk blotter, there are plenty available on amazon.
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I placed a sheet of strathmore 140 lb watercolor paper over it and it went through without a problem. I then placed two sheets over it, and while the image wasn't as clear as on one sheet, it was still clear enough to trace the image.
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Nope, it's pretty thick... I use sharpies (large ones) and it doesn't show through. I actually draw on it and use for targets. Redneck, but effective. It's good stuff.
450547
The pages erase very easily (depending on eraser quality). I just tried several different pencils and varying pressures for writing. The page color and line color did not fade at all and the pencil marks came up more easily than if I was using copy paper. Also, I have had no smudging when my hand rests on existing writing. Hope this is helpful!
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Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too. Makes average handwriting - like mine - look fantastic. enjoy, Roger L. Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too.... » Read More Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too. Makes average handwriting - like mine - look fantastic. enjoy, Roger L. « Show Less
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It is smoother than heavier weight drawing papers, but it has more tooth than a standard computer paper. It may feel "softer" than the standard printing paper you are familiar with.
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I don't really draw -- that being said -- for some reason I imagine it might be a nice pencil for drawing. Lead is soft and I like writing with it because it's almost effortless. The downside to this is that it requires frequent sharpening, especially since i also prefer a very sharp point as well. And...since it writes so dark, doesn't erase as easily sometimes. For me, it's a very comfortable pencil. Wow, realize how OCD I sound. Anyways, hope this helps...