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| Articka vs. Vanrtto = Articka wins. |
I picked up a Vanrtto square hardback sketchbook. I thought it would be BETTER than that Articka, which I love. This feeling was based on the fact that the paper weight is 200 GSM for Vanrtto vs. 180 GSM for Articka.
But paper weight is not the only factor you should consider. Of course, I know this. I strongly prefer smooth paper, such as Bristol. And if you go looking for the Articka book, you will be recommended the Vanrtto book for some reason.
But when you peel off the shrink wrap you'll find an overall flimsier book with very toothy, disappointing paper.
This book is not good for inking.
It's fine for pencil drawing, though. And you can play around and get some nice dry brush effects since the paper is so toothy and rough.
I don't like it. I already bought 2 of them in a set so I'll use them. But god dammit, this is a step down.
Here are a few doodles I did in the new book. Like I said, I'll use them. And I'll enjoy it because I love to draw. But I'm disappointed the paper isn't smooth. I wish sketcbhooks like these would tell you on the cover if they are smooth or not.
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| Red Sonja ala Frank Thorne |
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| Fat Freddie's Cat from Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers |
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| Cherry Poptart |
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| RIP David Lynch |
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| Storm |
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