Hands down, the best sketchbook for watercolor!

I will never buy another brand of sketchbook as long as Luchetti keeps making theirs! Everything about this makes me want to be creative. The quality and design is a work of art in itself. I was always a cold press painter, but not anymore. Haven’t tried the cold press yet because someone recommended I try hot press first. Let me tell you, this hot press is better than any surface I’ve ever painted on. Thank you!! Getting ready to order my 2nd book. Already filled the one I bought in May. (new record for me)
Thank you Carlo, you truly are an artist! ❤️

I absolutely love this watercolor sketchbook! I had some reservations—I was worried the paper might warp when it came into contact with water, or that the pigments wouldn’t look the way they should—but I was pleasantly surprised. The paper performed perfectly: it didn’t warp at all, and the pigments appear truly vibrant and intense. The color of the covers is very tasteful, and the overall presentation feels like a real luxury. Most importantly, what truly sets this sketchbook apart is the absence of edges, which allows the watercolor to flow with complete freedom. Thank you, LUCHETTI, for keeping artists in mind when creating this magnificent sketchbook.

I just received my "hot press" version of the sketchbook; this is my third Luchetti sketchbook, and I'm enjoying the surface; I've doused it with ink, coffee, tea, applied gouache, acrylic, charcoal....and the tick 600 sheets take all the abuse that I give it and stands up as if nothing happened. Try it; you'll be inspired!

Unbelievably good, a true artisan product that seems to elicit emotion all by itself… I have never had paper guide me before this, and I put that down to passion, pride, and attention to detail from luchetto.

Love my Luchetti sketchbook. Best watercolor paper ever! Handles wet on wet techniques really well.

I love this book so much that I just ordered my second one. The paper & quality are awesome!!!

This sketchbook could be the best I’ve ever owned. It’s thick, gutter-free, stays flat, and is large enough to fit all my ideas on a single spread.

I've been searching for a high quality, durable sketchbook like this for some time! The paper is thick, has a lovely texture and I love the "lay flat" feature! I will certainly be taking this on a future trip!

I love my new Luchetti True Flat sketchbook. The paper is very thick, really stays flat and I can paint on the front and the back side of each sheet with no problems.

The paper is wonderful! I did washes and added multiple layers of color. I was also able to easily lift color. The size is a bit intimidating, but now that I've completed a full-page painting, I'm excited to do more!

I am on my second Luchetti sketchbook using mostly watercolors and ink. The gutterless binding works perfectly. No bleed through onto other pages. Coming from A4 sketchbooks I wasn’t sure about the square 8”” x 8” format. However it hasn’t been a problem. The CP cotton paper has a nice texture, but maybe it could have a bit more sizing. I have not tried a very wet edge to edge very wet wash to see how the laminated pages hold up. I miss a back pocket for my random ephemera, but again not really a problem if you want a lay flat book. Overall a strong 9.5/10.

I finally own not one but two Luchettis! Within hours I started the journey to capture my art. So luxurious and such high quality. Will certainly buy more. One day I hope to see watercolour blocks of such high quality too! I am such a fan. Thank you!

I love my new sketch book . I
Had stopped using a sketchbook and I was painting directly on large panels ; then my inspiration departed after many years . The Luchetti sketch book is so gorgeous I was inspired . I began to draw right away. I soon realized that I had a skill that I was not using and I am creating one drawing with pencils and prisms colors in the sketchbook. It is a unique series that comes from my unique mind.

Wow! The paper is fantastic, the design of the book is amazing and the presentation simply beautiful!

1/2 way through my first one and already ordered another plus the 5x5. Love the thick paper and how it lies flat!

100% Cotton Hotpress Paper at 640gsm - 300lb is difficult to find in stores, & honestly, you have to special order it. Until recently, finding it in a sketchbook has been totally impossible and frustrating. Leave it to the Luchetti Family, good-old country Paisans, to show the common sense to provide Artists with what they truly need.

I am so happy I could explode, and often do, with joy, when I open my sketchbook and feel this QUALITY in every aspect of this product. This is EXACTLY what I want.

More Sizes in portrait and landscape orientations is the only ask I have anymore. 100% Cotton, Hot Press Paper Every other product on the shelves everywhere you go is 140lb Coldpress, useless for adding pen or pencil work. Mixed media paper buckles. You NEED 640 gsm 300Lb. 100% Cotton HOT PRESS Paper to work with Graphite, Watercolor Pencils and lots of wet media altogether. This lets you do it right in your happy little sketchbook environment!

From The Sargenti's, to The Luchetti's: Thank You & may your family be blessed for many generations!

Hotpress Paper at 300lb is difficult to find in stores and until recently close to being impossible to find in a sketch book. I have been stalking the Luchetti books for awhile and decided it was time to buy.

My very first page after drawing in it I knew I would be able to produce works that were similar than my other projects done on hotpress and I honestly forgot that it was lay flat while I was drawing. I went to my first sketch club meet up and everybody knew it by name but hadn’t seen it I.

This is well worth the price and I can see the personal pride from the packaging and the way it was shipped. Thank you so much for making my dream sketchbook! Look forward to ordering more.

I create illustrations both professionally and for myself, and this paper has completely changed how I view my materials. I don't feel held back by the potential of warping or limiting myself from going over gutters, it's just a solid substrate from start to finish. That, and the book itself is beautiful and a pleasure to bring with me. The smaller size is wonderful for traveling and tucking in a small bag. Thank you for making this sketchbook! It has, unfortunately and fortunately, spoiled me and I will find it very difficult to use anything else. <3

Love the 8 x 8” sketchbook! It came through with everything promised. Easy for plein aire painting as well. I highly recommend this lovely sketchbook.