--- product_id: 290802050 title: "Large, Square Premium Lay Flat Smooth Thick Paper Elastic Enclosure and Ribbon Marker Sketch Book Hardcover Notebook (60kg)" brand: "illo sketchbook fair & square" price: "€ 118.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Illo Sketchbook Fair & Square" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/290802050-large-square-premium-lay-flat-smooth-thick-paper-elastic-enclosure store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # multi-medium compatible 60kg thick coated paper 112 lay-flat pages Large, Square Premium Lay Flat Smooth Thick Paper Elastic Enclosure and Ribbon Marker Sketch Book Hardcover Notebook (60kg) **Brand:** illo sketchbook fair & square **Price:** € 118.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your ideas — sketch smarter, not harder. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Large, Square Premium Lay Flat Smooth Thick Paper Elastic Enclosure and Ribbon Marker Sketch Book Hardcover Notebook (60kg) by illo sketchbook fair & square - **How much does it cost?** € 118.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/290802050-large-square-premium-lay-flat-smooth-thick-paper-elastic-enclosure) ## Best For - illo sketchbook fair & square enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted illo sketchbook fair & square brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Thick Paper:** 60kg coated sheets that hold ink, watercolor, and pencil without bleed-through or warping. - • **Effortless Lay-Flat Design:** Seamlessly transition between square and landscape formats for uninterrupted creativity. - • **Trusted by Creatives & Pros:** 4.8-star rated with thousands of reviews, this sketchbook is the go-to for millennial managers who demand quality and style. - • **Built-In Ribbon Marker & Folder:** Stay organized and inspired with a vibrant electric blue ribbon and a handy back pocket for loose sketches. - • **Elegant Hardcover with Elastic Closure:** Durable, sleek cover paired with a secure elastic band keeps your work pristine on the go. ## Overview The ILLO Sketchbook Fair & Square offers 112 pages of premium 60kg coated paper in a smart, lay-flat hardcover design. Perfect for sketching, drawing, and watercolor, it features a durable elastic closure, a vibrant ribbon marker, and a back folder for organization. Highly rated by creatives, it balances professional quality with sleek portability, making it an essential tool for millennial professionals seeking both function and style. ## Description This Square Premium Lay Flat Smooth Thick Paper Elastic Enclosure and Ribbon Marker Sketch Book Hardcover Notebook has 112 pages. These are heavy weight paper. Review: Sophisticated, Smart Product Offering with a Bright Future - Really cool product. I'll buy again when I fill my most recent illo purchase, for sure! I very carefully and maybe somewhat deceptively give this inspired entry to the world of modern sketchbooks a healthy and well-wishing 5/5 (I love it!) while fairly offering the one notable caveat that bear some mention for current buyers -- its paper isn't acid-free. This ends up being problematic for anyone like me who is looking to recommend this as a material option in classroom situations where adhering to acid-free products and best material practices is an industry-must. Given how thoughtfully and considerately built the rest of this product is, I was fairly surprised by this reveal and had to double-check the item description to make sure I hadn't missed any details. That said, it *is* thoughtfully and considerately built a product with a cool future. The favorable characteristics do outweigh the caveat mentioned above for personal use and serve as an excellent base form for any point down the road that the product finds itself becoming more archival. For example, it's a lay-flat sketchbook, which is great! And this is something that isn't mentioned in the item's description but serves to set this book aside from a great many others in the same price bracket that cut corners while ignoring smarter binding methods. With this feature, you're able to transition from a 1:1 square surface to a 1:2 landscape format (or 2:1 portrait!) with ease, which is just great. Also, the cover is sleek and durable and what you'd expect from books ~$10 more in cost. The book has a nice weight while remaining being clever and compact. It shares many of the features one might be familiar with through competitors like Moleskine, Hand.book, etc. It has elegant papering and a space for contact information on the first insert page. There's a sturdy folder folio in the back. It has a bright electric blue marker ribbon. The presentation is smart and exacting. The branding is clean, clear, and concise. It's all really something. At the very least in my case, the product even shipped with a friendly, handwritten note. It's hard to ignore the charm and care taken, truly. The short of it is that this is a great product from a wonderful startup in Detroit with a caring product team, and I see them and it doing very well over time. I fully intend to dive right in to have some fun committing some 'illos' to the page. If you aren't particularly concerned about the archival quality of your surfaces yourself, you are absolutely good to go here, as there isn't much in this price bracket that competes with how net-complete this product ends up being for the overall cost. If not for its acidic quality, this is solid enough to be a fully greenlit material requirement for my level 200 classes. Even with that part of it being known, it's still great for a wide variety of applications and should be scooped up by anyone even remotely curious about it. This is a company to keep your eye on... Review: Great - Good quality, smooth paper. The paper is thick and holds different media very well. ## Features - These are heavy weight paper - There are 112 pages - Great for all drawing mediums - It has sleek design ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B075DPKD46 | | Best Sellers Rank | #96,278 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,161 in Drawing Pads & Books | | Brand | ILLO SKETCHBOOK FAIR & SQUARE | | Brand Name | ILLO SKETCHBOOK FAIR & SQUARE | | Color | Gray, Blue | | Colour | Gray, Blue | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,774 Reviews | | Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds | | Material | Paper | | Material Type | Paper | | Paper Dimensions | 60gsm square paper | | Paper Finish | Coated | | Paper Weight | 120 | | Paper finish | Coated | | Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching, Drawing, Watercolor | | Recommended uses for product | Sketching, Drawing, Watercolor | | Sheet Count | 112 | | UPC | 630239832594 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ILLO SKETCHBOOK FAIR & SQUARE - **Colour:** White - **Material:** Paper - **Paper finish:** Coated - **Recommended uses for product:** Sketching, Drawing, Watercolor ## Images ![Large, Square Premium Lay Flat Smooth Thick Paper Elastic Enclosure and Ribbon Marker Sketch Book Hardcover Notebook (60kg) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vA46hoxqL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the paper acid-free?** A: Our paper is not acid-free. **Q: What use is this sketchbook if the paper is not acid-free? Nobody has a use for a self-destructing product....** A: Thanks for your question. If you need acid-free paper there are a lot of other options out there. We created a premium sketchbook that is affordable. Our paper is not acid-free. Have a good one :) **Q: Does anyone know how the illo sketchbook compares to the Pentalic? I would want to put watercolor washes on it. I realize it is not 100% cotton rag.** A: Not familiar with Pentalic. This is the best sketchbook ive found for the price. I loved it so much, i bought 3. I dont know how picky you are about the watercolor but ive used heavy ink washes and it wont bleed through to the other side of the paper. Looked like it might warp with heavy water, no worries, let it dry and close the book, straightened right out. Like i said, im super happy with mine. I use ink in brush pens, ink washes, copic markers and acryllic paint. This book does it all. Very good quality mixed medium paper. Comparable to moleskine. Havnt used traditional watercolor but the ink is really harsh. I think it will do fine with watercolor. The book lays flat so you can paint across both pages. Plus I really like supporting small business. I follow these guys on instagram and there are comments all over their page. Very positive feedback. **Q: where is it made?** A: Made in China | Based in Detroit ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sophisticated, Smart Product Offering with a Bright Future *by A***S on 28 October 2017* Really cool product. I'll buy again when I fill my most recent illo purchase, for sure! I very carefully and maybe somewhat deceptively give this inspired entry to the world of modern sketchbooks a healthy and well-wishing 5/5 (I love it!) while fairly offering the one notable caveat that bear some mention for current buyers -- its paper isn't acid-free. This ends up being problematic for anyone like me who is looking to recommend this as a material option in classroom situations where adhering to acid-free products and best material practices is an industry-must. Given how thoughtfully and considerately built the rest of this product is, I was fairly surprised by this reveal and had to double-check the item description to make sure I hadn't missed any details. That said, it *is* thoughtfully and considerately built a product with a cool future. The favorable characteristics do outweigh the caveat mentioned above for personal use and serve as an excellent base form for any point down the road that the product finds itself becoming more archival. For example, it's a lay-flat sketchbook, which is great! And this is something that isn't mentioned in the item's description but serves to set this book aside from a great many others in the same price bracket that cut corners while ignoring smarter binding methods. With this feature, you're able to transition from a 1:1 square surface to a 1:2 landscape format (or 2:1 portrait!) with ease, which is just great. Also, the cover is sleek and durable and what you'd expect from books ~$10 more in cost. The book has a nice weight while remaining being clever and compact. It shares many of the features one might be familiar with through competitors like Moleskine, Hand.book, etc. It has elegant papering and a space for contact information on the first insert page. There's a sturdy folder folio in the back. It has a bright electric blue marker ribbon. The presentation is smart and exacting. The branding is clean, clear, and concise. It's all really something. At the very least in my case, the product even shipped with a friendly, handwritten note. It's hard to ignore the charm and care taken, truly. The short of it is that this is a great product from a wonderful startup in Detroit with a caring product team, and I see them and it doing very well over time. I fully intend to dive right in to have some fun committing some 'illos' to the page. If you aren't particularly concerned about the archival quality of your surfaces yourself, you are absolutely good to go here, as there isn't much in this price bracket that competes with how net-complete this product ends up being for the overall cost. If not for its acidic quality, this is solid enough to be a fully greenlit material requirement for my level 200 classes. Even with that part of it being known, it's still great for a wide variety of applications and should be scooped up by anyone even remotely curious about it. This is a company to keep your eye on... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by K***R on 3 April 2024* Good quality, smooth paper. The paper is thick and holds different media very well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect and great price *by C***T on 3 June 2026* These are my child's favorite sketch books. The pages don't bleed, the texture is great, the pages are thick. The binding and backing is so strong. She's young and we still have all of her old ones so they are very durable. Very portable she brings it everywhere. ## Frequently Bought Together - illo Sketchbook 8’’ x 8’’ Square Hardcover Sketch Book, (112lb/180gsm) Heavyweight Paper, Ribbon Marker, Back Pocket, Lays Flat, Minimal Bleed, Vegan, for Artists & Beginners - SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Bullet Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack - Prismacolor Col-Erase Erasable Colored Pencils, Adult Coloring, 12 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/290802050-large-square-premium-lay-flat-smooth-thick-paper-elastic-enclosure](https://www.desertcart.at/products/290802050-large-square-premium-lay-flat-smooth-thick-paper-elastic-enclosure) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*