The strong and robust D&S sketchbook has a solid thread stitching making the turning of the pages smooth and easy. The paper has a fine non-slip surface which superb abrasion properties that enables you to effortlessly create broad wide lines and the natural wide shade gives a pleasing and charming tone to enhance the subtle shades of colour in your pencil drawing. Besides pencil work the book is ideal for use with watercolour pencils as well. Finding your page in the D&S sketchbook is easy thanks to the handy red ribbon place mark (please note that this is not found on the D&S mini sketchbook).