basenotes 1623B Black Paper book showing section dividers and exposed hand-stitched binding.

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1623b Sketchbook - Black Edition

Name: 1623b Sketchbook - Black Edition
Brand: basenotes
SKU: 1623B-BK-BL-TP
Price: 34.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.95

1623b is a 16 × 23 cm portrait sketchbook constructed with 120 GSM black acid-free paper.

The dark ground introduces a distinct working surface suited to high-contrast media. Metallic inks, white charcoal, pastel and opaque pens register clearly against the black stock, allowing line work and tonal layering to stand forward with definition.

Two internal sections divide the volume with clarity, keeping studies and project work organised within a single format.

Specifications

Format: Portrait, 16 × 23 cm
Paper: 120 GSM, black, acid-free
Pages: 96
Binding: Hand-sewn, lay-flat
Sections: 2
Features: Interleaved tracing sheets

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1623b Sketchbook - Black Edition

£34.95

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Description

1623b is a 16 × 23 cm portrait sketchbook constructed with 120 GSM black acid-free paper.

The dark ground introduces a distinct working surface suited to high-contrast media. Metallic inks, white charcoal, pastel and opaque pens register clearly against the black stock, allowing line work and tonal layering to stand forward with definition.

Two internal sections divide the volume with clarity, keeping studies and project work organised within a single format.

Construction & Materials

The block is hand-sewn in sections and opens flat across the desk. This lay-flat structure ensures the full portrait spread remains accessible and stable during use.

Interleaved tracing sheets sit between the pages, protecting finished work and allowing overlays or refinements without marking the surface.

Paper behaviour

120 GSM Black Paper

A rich, deeply pigmented 120 GSM black paper developed for depth, consistency, and durability. The full-bodied black tone runs evenly throughout the sheet, avoiding grey undertones and creating a clean, uniform surface.

Made from acid-free fibres, the paper is designed to resist yellowing and preserve its integrity over time.

The 120 GSM weight provides a stable yet flexible structure, offering substance without stiffness. A fine, controlled surface texture allows for precise mark definition while helping to minimise feathering and bleed-through.

Balanced, durable, and defined by clarity of contrast.

Suitable For

- High-contrast drawing
- Metallic and opaque ink work
- White charcoal and pastel studies
- Portrait-format drafting
- Dark-ground visual research

Specifications