Closed basenotes 2222 Paperbook in black, showing its clean minimalist cover and hand-stitched edge.
Open basenotes 2222 Paperbook showing black pages interleaved with tracing paper and a kraft notebook beside it.
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basenotes 2222 black Paperbook open flat at the centre, showing alternating tracing and black pages.
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2222b Sketchbook - Black Edition

£34.95

Finished with hand-sewn stitching, the 2222b Paperbook opens fully to reveal a symmetrical 22 × 22 cm square format. Its 120 GSM black acid-free paper transforms the page into a dark canvas, where light itself becomes the medium. Metallic inks gleam, pastels glow, and opaque pens stand out with striking clarity, while architectural sketches and night studies gain depth and drama. Interleaved tracing sheets shield each page, and two sections create a clear framework for organising work.

A Paperbook designed for bold expression, turning contrast into a tool for both creative and professional projects.

Details:

  • Format: Square, 22 × 22 cm
  • Paper: 120 GSM, black, acid-free
  • Pages: 96
  • Binding: Hand-sewn, lay-flat
  • Features: Interleaved tracing sheets
  • Sections: 2
  • Features: Interleaved tracing sheets
Specifications

Format: Square, 22 × 22 cm
Paper: 120 GSM, black, acid-free
Pages: 96
Binding: Hand-sewn, lay-flat
Sections: 2
Features: Interleaved tracing sheets

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Description

Finished with hand-sewn stitching, the 2222b Paperbook opens fully to reveal a symmetrical 22 × 22 cm square format. Its 120 GSM black acid-free paper transforms the page into a dark canvas, where light itself becomes the medium. Metallic inks gleam, pastels glow, and opaque pens stand out with striking clarity, while architectural sketches and night studies gain depth and drama. Interleaved tracing sheets shield each page, and two sections create a clear framework for organising work.

A Paperbook designed for bold expression, turning contrast into a tool for both creative and professional projects.

Details:

  • Format: Square, 22 × 22 cm
  • Paper: 120 GSM, black, acid-free
  • Pages: 96
  • Binding: Hand-sewn, lay-flat
  • Features: Interleaved tracing sheets
  • Sections: 2
  • Features: Interleaved tracing sheets
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

  • 22 × 22 cm · Square

  • Hardcover

  • Black drawing paper

  • 96 pages

  • 120 GSM

  • Section sewn

  • Interleaved tracing sheets

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Size & Orientation

11 × 11 cm | Square

Size & Orientation

11 × 22 cm | Portrait

Size & Orientation

12 × 16 cm | Portrait

Paper GSM & Type

120 GSM – Acid-Free Multimedia

Paper GSM & Type

120 GSM – Acid-Free Multimedia

Paper GSM & Type

120 GSM – Acid-Free Multimedia

Pages | Sheets

288 pages | 144 sheets

Pages | Sheets

192 pages | 96 sheets

Pages | Sheets

384 pages | 192 sheets

Binding

Hand-stitched binding

Binding

Hand-stitched binding

Binding

Hand-stitched binding

Sections | Dividers

5

Sections | Dividers

4

Sections | Dividers

7

Weight

330 grams

Weight

500 grams

Weight

650 grams

Tracing Paper

No

Tracing Paper

Yes

Tracing Paper

No

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