Specs

Description

1623 was developed as a steady, everyday working format.

At 16 × 23 cm in portrait, it offers enough surface for drawing and structured notes without becoming cumbersome to carry.

Construction & Materials

The 1623 sketchbook uses 127 GSM acid-free paper selected for durability and clarity. The weight supports dry media and repeated handling while keeping the book practical for daily use.

The block is hand-stitched in sections and opens flat across the desk. This lay-flat construction ensures the full surface of each spread remains usable, without tension at the spine.

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

- Daily sketching
- Drawing studies
- Visual note-taking
- Design development
- Studio practice

Specifications

  • 16 x 23 cm · Portrait

  • Hardcover

  • Multimedia paper

  • 192 pages

  • 127 GSM sugarcane paper

  • Section sewn

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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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