Specs

Description

Designed for work that relies on balance and proportion.

At 22 × 22 cm, the square format remains fixed, allowing compositions to develop within a stable and evenly proportioned surface. Hand-stitched and built to withstand repeated use, the construction maintains its form over time. Four internal sections organise ideas and iterations within a single volume.

Construction & Materials

The 2222 sketchbook uses 127 GSM acid-free paper selected for strength and responsiveness. The weight supports dry media and layered work while remaining practical within a 192-page format.

The block is hand-sewn in sections and opens flat across the desk. This lay-flat construction keeps the full surface of each spread accessible and stable during use.

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

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

- Structured sketching
- Visual drafting
- Layout development
- Design studies
- Balanced composition work

Specifications

  • 22 × 22 cm · Square

  • Hardcover

  • Multimedia paper

  • 192 pages

  • 127 GSM sugarcane paper

  • Section sewn

  • Interleaved tracing sheets

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 31 reviews.

Customer photo review of 2222 Sketchbook

Loving this sketchbook- it’s size and quality of paper working very well for me. Starting a new project that requires thinking and abstraction of ideas and the segmented sections are working perfectly for this.

2222 Sketchbook

Took awhile to get due to some hiccups along the way, but both parties working together helped it go more smoothly!

2222 Sketchbook

Lovely strong sketchbook. Was wanting a thicker paper to hold ink and perhaps some thin mixed media, acrylic ink, pen etc. May have purchased the wrong one.

2222 Sketchbook

Wonderful quality and very well made. Bought for artist friend who was super happy with it.

2222 Sketchbook

A really stunning sketchbook, love that the stitching allows the pages of open up fully and the quality is brilliant!

2222 Sketchbook

This is a substantial and weighty sketchbook split into sections and am looking forward to getting lots of use out of it. The pages are a bit thinner than I expected so I am hoping they will hold up to the different materials I want to use. I do like that each page is followed by a protective page and I chose this book specifically for that purpose. This will be useful for me as I like to use neocolor 2 watersoluble crayons, pencil crayons and pastels, which will prevent transfer of materials to the next page.

2222 Sketchbook

Nice design and plenty of pages. Tracing paper interleaving a plus for charcoal and pastel drawings. Paper thickness is too low however. Would much prefer fewer pages and thicker paper to reduce see-through and better absorption of wet media.

2222 Sketchbook

Absolutwly stunning sketchbook Thank you

2222 Sketchbook

Excellent quality - really impressed

2222 Sketchbook

It’s lovely quality

2222 Sketchbook

Great sketch book 2222 initially thought I would just use for graphite but paper is very versatile. I use gouache, neoart, I have used gesso on several Pages. Beautiful book will buy again.

2222 Sketchbook

Love it!!! The tissue paper inbetween the pages is such a nice touch!

2222 Paperbook

the perfect size for my new daily routine

2222 Paperbook

Lovely paper quality and the tracing paper inserts keep everything tidy. Especially enjoy the square format and of course the functional and beautiful lay flat binding!

2222 Paperbook

Perfect sketch book

2222 Paperbook

I was surprised how sturdy and substantial this sketchbook is. Looking forward to using it.

2222 Sketchbook

Really love this sketchbook, slightly disappointed that I couldn't get the heavy weight paper edition. Will buy another when I've filled this.

2222 Sketchbook

Really pleased with the book. Especially like the divided sections and tracing paper between pages. Also pleased with the tracking information and fast delivery. Very good shopping experience. Will be back. Thank you

2222 Sketchbook

I was very happy to receive my sketchbook and it is beautifully made and I know I will enjoy using it. The only one thing is that the bag supplied was the wrong size for my sketchbook, but that doesn't spoil anything. The service was efficient and quick. Thank you for making such beautiful books and I will order again.

2222 Sketchbook

Feels like a nicely made book and looking forward to using it!

2222 Sketchbook

Well produced!

2222 Sketchbook

I haven’t used it yet but looks like it’s going to be great to work in

2222 Sketchbook

Really surprised by the quality! Smooth paper, sturdy binding. Highly recommend!

2222 Sketchbook

Great quality and love the square format, the divided sections are so practical

2222 Sketchbook

Impressed by the quality and sturdiness of this sketchbook. The generous page count is a big plus couldn’t be happier!

2222 Sketchbook

Absolutely love the square format of this sketchbook! It’s a perfect fit for my creative needs and looks fantastic on my shelf as well.

2222 Sketchbook

Perfect for watercolour! The paper holds up beautifully with no bleed-through, even with heavier washes. I'm thrilled with my purchase!

2222 Sketchbook

Use this for drawing and painting, great product and quality paper.

2222 Sketchbook

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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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