Arts and crafts
SuFly 2-Pack Mini Sketchbooks 5.5 x 8.5 in — Spiral Hardcover, 200 Sheets
Product description
What you get: a two-pack of mini sketchbooks, each measuring 5.5 x 8.5 inches and containing a generous set of sheets for repeated use.
Paper and weight: each pad contains 100gsm (68lb) drawing paper that’s acid-free and pH-neutral. The sheets have a slight tooth that helps dry media—graphite, charcoal, colored pencil—grab the surface and blend well. The paper resists light erasing and keeps tones true over time.
Cover and binding: both front and back covers are stiff, hardbound boards that protect pages and offer a solid surface to draw on when you’re away from a table. A sturdy spiral ring binding allows the pages to lie flat or to rotate 360°, and perforated edges let you remove pages cleanly for framing or sharing.
Use and portability: the compact 5.5 x 8.5 size tucks easily into backpacks, messenger bags or suitcases, making these sketchbooks convenient for commuting, travel and outdoor sessions. They’re intended primarily for dry media; light watercolor washes can work if pages are removed and allowed to dry, but heavy marker use may bleed through.
Durability and care: because the paper is acid-free, artwork is less likely to yellow or fade in storage. The hardcover protects sheets from damage during transport, and the robust binding keeps pages secure through regular handling. These sketchbooks suit students, hobbyists and professional artists looking for a reliable small-format drawing pad.
Pros
- Portable hardcover with sturdy protection
- 100gsm acid-free paper with good tooth for dry media
- Spiral binding lies flat and has perforated pages
Cons
- Paper a bit light for heavy wet media
- Markers may show through if applied heavily
- Sheets may feel thin for some mixed-media uses
VerdictA solid pair of small hardback sketchpads designed for artists who sketch on the go. The 100gsm, acid-free pages provide tooth for dry media and survive light erasing; spirals let the books lie flat or fold back completely. Perforations make sheet removal simple. They’re best for pencils, charcoal and colored pencils; heavier marker work may show through. Good build quality, portable size and depe
Reader reviews
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Leslie A. 5/5
Excellent small sketchbooks — many colors and sizes
I own multiple sketchbooks from this line in several sizes and tones. The covers are firm, the paper texture is pleasant, and I can use charcoal, graphite and colored pencils without problems. I even pulled a page for a light watercolor test. Given the variety and quality, I keep buying them.
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Amy 5/5
Toned gray paper really makes sketches pop
The gray pages enhance both white and dark highlights. The sheet surface handles graphite, charcoal and colored pencils well with no bleed-through for dry media. Spiral binding is convenient and the page size gives ample room to work.
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Tawny 5/5
Will buy again
Good value and high quality. No bleed-through, pages arrived flat and the binding is solid.
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Rhonda 5/5
Meets art class needs
Exactly what my son needed for school projects. Paper is thick enough and the pages tear out easily. The ring binding holds up well.
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Jowanda McCrabb 5/5
Handy and as described
Fits the description — handy size and works well for sketches on the go.
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Jessica 4/5
Smooth surface, good for blending
Paper has a smooth texture that blends nicely. It feels a touch thin but remains durable. It’s excellent with graphite and charcoal and I like the warm gray tone.
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Edwerd Elerik 5/5
Perfect for young artists
I buy these annually for my granddaughters. They’re sturdy, easy to use and the pages tear out cleanly if they want to frame or gift their drawings. Each book has plenty of sheets and they make nice, simple portfolios.
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AUREY NATAREN 5/5
Excellent paper
The paper quality is outstanding and perfect for my daughter who loves drawing.
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Christina Alvarez 5/5
Great customer support; ideal travel size
There was an order issue that was quickly resolved by the seller, which I appreciated. The book itself is a comfortable travel size with a hard cover that feels premium. Pages are a bit thin for my taste, but they work well for pen and pencil sketching.
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FANNY 5/5
Top-notch notebooks
These are the best notebooks I’ve bought for notes and sketches. Thick pages, perforations for neat removal, and a very sturdy cover.
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Cassandra Jaqueline Montoya Islas 5/5
Lovely gift, high quality
Nice-looking and well made — I gifted one to a friend who really liked it. Would purchase again without hesitation.
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SURIANA 5/5
Great sketch paper
Good paper for sketching; very satisfactory.
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Casas 5/5
Material quality meets expectations
The paper and overall build deliver the quality I expected.
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