Close to the perfect sketchbook, for someone who wants to jot down something, to draw something. It withstands watercolor, oils, acrylics, ink, but it wrinkles and changes its smooth surface. And generally, you won't be disappointed, it just takes some getting used to, but for its price... there is no competition. Yes, you can also draw on the back side, even if it's "odd" because you drew on the front, it even fixes it.