Hahnemuhle - The Grey Book

The Grey Book

8.19 in. x 5.77 in. / 40 sheets
SKU: 81313
MPN: 10628681
8.19 in. x 5.77 in., 40 sheets
List: $20.06
$16.05
SAVE 19%
11.58 in. x 8.19 in. / 40 sheets
SKU: 81316
MPN: 10628682
11.58 in. x 8.19 in., 40 sheets
List: $26.82
$21.46
SAVE 19%

Sketch with white highlights that pop against smooth gray pages

Smooth gray paper transforms how bright pigments appear; white ink and pale colors gain presence that disappears on traditional white stock. Hahnemühle's Grey Book provides this tonal foundation in a format built for sustained work. The 120gsm sheets handle Indian ink, fountain pens, and acrylic markers without feathering, maintaining clean edges essential for line work and lettering. Non-absorbing surface treatment keeps colors crisp while allowing controlled layering from dark tones through highlights.

Thread-stitched binding lets pages open flat against the fold, critical when drawing continuous compositions across spreads or working right to the spine. Multiple-layer construction provides stability that prevents ink show-through while maintaining flexibility for comfortable handling. The textured cover mimics wood grain with tactile depth that makes the book pleasant to hold during sketching sessions.

Acid-free composition ensures longevity for finished work. A sewn-in red bookmark keeps your place without damaging pages. This format suits urban sketchers working in pen and ink, letterers exploring contrast effects, and illustrators who want their highlights to genuinely pop rather than blend into white paper.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • 120gsm smooth gray paper minimizes abrasion
  • Works well with ink, fountain pens, acrylic markers
  • Non-absorbing surface makes colors stand out
  • Bright to dark layering with white accents
  • Thread-stitched binding allows drawing at fold
  • Acid-free paper ensures high longevity
  • Red bookmark for convenient page marking
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