Specs

Description

1122 is developed as a compact portrait-format sketchbook that opens into a full square working surface.

Closed at 11 × 22 cm, it remains easy to carry and handle. When opened flat, the spread forms a 22 × 22 cm square, providing a balanced surface suited to layout work, structured notes and visual drafting within a single continuous space.

Four internal sections divide the volume clearly, keeping drafts, research and sketches organised without separating them across multiple books.

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

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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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