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Maruman Croquis Drawing Pad, Medium, 12.13" x 10.04", Blue
Maruman Croquis Drawing Pad, Medium, 12.13" x 10.04", Blue
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From the brand
Maruman
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Since 1921, Maruman started as a sketchbook company in Japan. Our goal is to offer binders, loose leaf refills, notebooks and sketchbooks for everybody to truly enjoy. We are “Creative Support Company,” and we believe in helping people be more creative by offering our smooth writing and drawing papers. Most of Maruman products are proudly manufactured with the highest quality material following strict standard at our 2 factories in Japan.
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From the manufacturer
CROQUIS drawing pad, favored for more than 50 years
Maruman introduced the CROQUIS series to their product line in 1970. Since then, it has become one of Maruman’s most successful products for over 50 years and here are 5 reasons why:
# 1: Logo mark
The CROQUIS logo mark was invented by the designer, Susumu Tada. When the CROQUIS series first released in 1970, artists used them mainly for their paintings. This CROQUIS logo mark was designed with the hope that it would become more recognized by a larger population of illustrators and designers.
Although simple, created with only a compass and a ruler, this sophisticated logo has become a household symbol.
#2: Design on the spine
Susumu Tada also put his design on the spine of the CROQUIS wire-bound books. At the time, no other wire-bound books had such an eye-catching look, especially when lined up in the bookshelf. The well-known circular pattern on the spine matches the CROQUIS logo mark on the cover. It was such an innovative idea at that time.
#3: Durable but flexible cover
CROQUIS book cover is durable yet flexible enough to roll up. The idea of this type of cover came from a cardboard carrying case for a 6-pack bottled beverage. During one of Maruman president’s business trips, back 50 plus years ago, he and his team saw these cardboard beverage carrying cases and were impressed by its strength. Quality cardboard that is durable and won’t collapse, but is also flexible and can be rolled up was the perfect cover for Maruman’s CROQUIS wire-bound books.
#4: SC binding, a unique book binding system
Each sketch pad features a unique spiral bound system called SC binding. The continuous cover hides the coil loops inside the spine to give a stylish slimmed look. It also protects the wire from getting tangled or hooked.
#5: Premium quality papers
Although the history of its design and cover might be interesting, the most significant part of the CROQUIS line, is the utmost quality of its paper. This premium quality paper works great with drawing pencils for all your sketches. Papers are thin but durable so it won’t tear easily.
52.3g/m2, high quality light weight paper is originally designed by Maruman and manufactured in Japan.
Product Description
Maruman “CROQUIS BOOK” series includes this versatile size sketchbook that measures 308 mm x 255 mm (12.13” x 10.04”). Coquis art drawing pad contains 100 pages of 52.3g/m2, neutral PH acid free, Maruman’s original white coquis papers. It is a perfect economical solution for artist and fashion designer who do a lot of coquis drawing, quick sketch and fashion sketch, etc. With a smooth, flat texture, this high quality lightweight paper works great for use with dry media such as pencil, colored pencil, pastel, crayon and charcoal, etc. Durable art sketch paper allows for erasing without damaging paper surface and won’t tear easily. Each sketch pad features a unique spiral bound system called SC binding. The continuous cover is made of sturdy and flexible Kraft cardboard and hides the coil loops inside the spine to give a stylish slimmed look. It also protects the wire from getting tangled or hooked. Since first created in 1970, with its symbolized “CROQUIS” logo, this premium quality artist sketch notebook remains a bestseller in Japan and loved by artist, designer, and illustrator of all generations. Made in Japan.
