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