Watercolor book with fabric cover Smyth-sewn (thread-stitched) binding, reinforced with mull (gauze), color-coordinated endpapers, hardcover with a straight spine, fully bound in black linen. Contains 160 gsm machine-made, deckle-edged-style paper (35% cotton); offers excellent pigment adhesion, is wood-free and acid-free, and is bleached without elemental chlorine (ECF). Complies with ISO 9706 "longlife" standards. Usage: Equally well-suited for both wet and dry techniques—including watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and ink, as well as pastel, charcoal, colored pencils, sanguine, and graphite. Also serves as a high-quality guestbook.