Resketch got its start as a Kickstarter campaign. I missed it at the time, but the makers were kind enough to send me a sample to review.
The concept is simple: a spiral bound notebook/sketchbook made of reclaimed papers of various types. Each one is slightly different, with papers of various weights, colors and designs. Mine seemed to have some survey maps, blueprints, and pages from an art class brochure, among other things.
At intervals throughout the notebook, there are pages called “creative prompts,” where you are given a quick exercise such as “listen for three interesting words… now draw them together as a new thing.”
I really like the sketchbook– at 100 pages, it’s nicely thick and sturdy, and the 7×9″ size is a nice balance between compact and roomy. It’s nice to know they are using paper that would otherwise go to waste, or perhaps be recycled in a more energy-consuming way. And I enjoy the surprises you get throughout– a non-blank page can be a great way to inspire creativity. The company also has plans to try to provide sketchbooks to low-income art students. You can buy the sketchbooks for $16.99, as well as a smaller notepad version in $9.99 3-packs, at their website.
I didn’t do any pen tests on this sketchbook, as there’s so much variety in the paper types used. So this pristine sample will be passed along in a giveaway to one lucky winner! Enter in any or all of these ways:
On Twitter, tweet something containing “@resketchbook @NotebookStoriesâ€, and follow @NotebookStories and @resketchbook.
On Facebook, “like†the Notebook Stories page and the Resketch page and post something containing the words “Resketch†on the Notebook Stories page.
On your blog, post something containing the words “Resketch†and “Notebook Stories†and link back to this post.
The deadline for entry is Friday February 6, 2015 at 11:59PM, EST. Good luck everyone!
And please remember to check my posts on Facebook and Twitter for an announcement of the winner. Please allow a couple of weeks for me to check all the entries and determine the winners.
[UPDATE 2/3/15: Whoops, I accidentally associated this with the Letternote brand when I carried over their name from my last giveaway. I’ll honor all entries that mention Letternote too but the post has been updated– Resketch and Letternote are not affiliated in any way!]