Specs

Description

1111 is a compact 11 × 11 cm square sketchbook with 288 pages and six internal sections.

Despite its small footprint, the volume carries notable depth for its size, holding extended notes and small-format drawings within a single book.

The six sections structure the interior clearly, keeping studies, notes and sketches contained and organised without interruption.

Construction & Materials

The 1111 sketchbook uses 127 GSM acid-free paper selected for strength and responsiveness. The weight supports dry media and repeated handling while maintaining clarity across both sides of each sheet.

The block is hand-sewn in sections and opens flat across the desk. This lay-flat structure ensures the full square surface remains usable despite the compact dimensions.

Paper behaviour

Made from Sustainable Sugarcane Paper (Tree-Free)

Our pages are crafted from eco-friendly, tree-free sugarcane paper, made using agricultural by-products that would otherwise go to waste. By using sugarcane fibre instead of wood pulp, we help reduce deforestation while maintaining exceptional strength and quality.

The 127gsm multimedia paper offers a smooth surface with a subtle texture, designed for versatility and durability.

Suitable for:

- Pencil, graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, and pastel
- Fineliners, gel pens, fountain pens, and brush pens
- Ink work and light calligraphy
- Light watercolour washes and diluted inks
- Gentle mixed media layering

Strong enough for creative exploration, yet refined for everyday journaling, sketching, and note-taking.

Suitable For

- Compact sketching
- Visual note-taking
- Small-format studies
- Structured journalling
- Sequential idea development

Specifications

  • Square · 11 × 11 cm

  • Hardcover

  • Multimedia paper

  • 288 pages

  • 127 GSM sugarcane paper

  • Section sewn

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

Beautiful sketchbook, feels very substantial and high quality, with clear care taken in the binding. It appears exactly as the image shows and is perfect for me.

1111 Sketchbook

What a beautiful little book! I almost don’t want to use it, it’s so pretty and perfect. I’m no artist, but I know a piece of wonderful craftsmanship when I see it, and I know this book will help me with my plan to ‘do a drawing a day’ with no attachment to the outcome. I might even use it to collect hand-embroidered fabric samples because the pages open out completely (I totally love this about my Basenotes book), meaning you don’t have to keep pressing down to view your work. I can imagine the book becoming concertina-like as it collects all the treasures I’ve collected. It’s a thing of beauty and worth every penny.

1111 Paperbook

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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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