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Moleskine Art Plus Sketchbook, Large, hard cover — gift idea

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Moleskine Art Plus Sketchbook, Large, hard cover

A pocketable sketchbook with heavy 165 g/m2 plain paper that opens flat for drawing across both pages.

85/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 96
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 80
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 80
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 78
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

85 / 100

It nudges a casual doodler to carry a real sketchbook everywhere; the heavy paper takes ink and markers that would bleed through a regular notebook.

Best forA friend or teen who sketches, doodles or keeps a visual journal.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas, before a trip
Avoid ifIf they paint with heavy watercolor: this paper suits light washes only.
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Frequently asked questions

What paper weight is it?

165 g/m2 acid-free ivory paper.

Which media does it suit?

Dry media and light washes such as tempera, according to Moleskine.

Does it open flat?

Yes, it lies flat at 180 degrees.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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