Ohuhu Marker Sketchbook (Square 21×21cm) 200GSM Acid-Free Paper, 156 Pages with PU Hardcover
Product description
The essentials
If you want a sketchbook that doesn’t fight your markers, the Ohuhu Marker Sketchbook is built around one clear idea: heavyweight, acid-free paper that stays tidy under everyday drawing. It’s a square 21×21cm book (not the usual rectangle), so you get a bit more space for larger compositions while still keeping it practical enough to slip into a bag.
On paper, it’s aimed at people who use alcohol-based markers and water-based markers (and also coloured pencils and charcoal). That “works with lots of media” message matters, because sketchbooks often fall into one camp or another. Here, the promise is about smooth, flat 200GSM paper designed to reduce bleeding, smudging and feathering.
There’s also a tactile detail that you’ll either love or ignore: the micro-perforated pages are meant to be torn cleanly if you want to remove finished pieces—without getting rough, ragged edges. Not everyone needs that, but if you do, it’s a nice quality-of-life feature.
What’s it for, in real terms
A square format changes how you plan pages. Instead of squeezing a subject into A5-ish proportions, you can sketch wider shapes, block in backgrounds, or frame small character scenes with more breathing room. A good example is marker sketching where you lay down a base tone, add shadows, then refine outlines—having a heavier sheet and a surface that’s meant to stay smooth helps keep lines looking crisp.
Because the sketchbook is double-sided (78 sheets / 156 pages), you’re also less likely to feel precious about wasting a page while you test colour combinations or practice textures like stippling or hatching.
If you’re using a marker-heavy workflow, the paper thickness (200GSM) is a meaningful starting point. Lighter pads can show problems sooner—this one is clearly positioned to cope better with marker use over time.
Key features that matter for buying decisions
The stand-out elements here are practical rather than flashy:
- 200GSM heavyweight, acid-free paper: designed to reduce bleeding, smudging and feathering, while also being acid-free for longevity.
- Smooth, flat drawing surface: helps keep marker marks consistent rather than patchy.
- Double-sided sheets: gives you more usable pages without doubling bulk.
- PU leather style hardcover: offers protection for the pages when you’re out and about.
- Micro-perforated pages: lets you tear down the original 21×21cm pages to 19.8×21cm when you want to remove a finished piece cleanly.
One nuance to keep in mind: while it’s marketed for a range of media (from markers to pencils and charcoal), the real performance can still depend on your exact ink/marker type and how saturated you draw. If you’re extremely heavy-handed or use very wet marker techniques, no sketchbook is guaranteed to behave identically in every scenario.
Tech specs
- Type: Marker sketchbook / art book
- Name: Ohuhu Marker Sketchbook
- Format: Square 21×21cm
- Paper weight: 200GSM
- Paper quality: Acid-free
- Pages / sheets: 156 pages (78 sheets), double-sided
- Cover: PU cover, hardcover
- Page tear-down: Micro-perforated edges, tear to 19.8×21cm
Who it suits (and who should look elsewhere)
It makes sense if you want one sketchbook that can handle day-to-day marker sketching and doesn’t force you into “only one medium” territory. You’ll likely appreciate it if you:
- sketch, draw cartoons or manga-style scenes, or do still-life studies,
- want enough space to work in a bigger square layout,
- prefer a book you can take out and keep protected with a hardcover.
It might not be the best match if your workflow is very specific. For example, if you only ever use a single type of dry medium and hate thicker paper or bulk, a thinner, cheaper pad could be more appealing. Likewise, if you never tear out pages, the micro-perforation feature won’t add much beyond the general build.
Care and practical handling
With a heavier, marker-friendly paper, the best approach is still to let layers settle. If you tend to stack colour quickly, keep an eye on how fast your chosen markers dry on the surface. Also, because the pages are meant to be micro-perforated for tear-outs, you’ll want to handle tear lines gently if you’re planning to remove artwork later.
If you’re using it like a working notebook, the square size is handy for composition studies. If you’re filing artwork, the tear-down option to 19.8×21cm is the bit to check against whatever folder or frame size you’re using.
Should you buy it?
Worth considering if you’re after a square 21×21cm marker sketchbook with 200GSM acid-free paper, double-sided pages, and a hardcover PU cover—especially if you care about reducing bleeding, smudging and feathering. It’s the kind of sketchbook that fits most people’s mixed drawing habits rather than demanding one “perfect” technique.
You may want to skip it if you prefer thin paper, dislike heavier sheets, or don’t need tear-out support at all. It also isn’t the simplest choice if you’re buying purely for one very niche medium and want the most optimised surface for that alone.
Mini FAQ - Is it suitable for alcohol-based markers? The product description says it’s designed for use with alcohol-based markers (as well as water-based markers). - Will marker colours bleed through? It’s intended to prevent bleeding, smudging and feathering, but results can still depend on how you draw. - Is it double-sided? Yes—78 sheets with 156 pages total, double-sided. - Can you tear pages out cleanly? The pages are micro-perforated, designed to be torn down to 19.8×21cm. - Is the paper acid-free? Yes, it’s described as 100% acid-free art paper.