Is the cover hardback?

No, the cover is not hardback, but I feel like it's still worth it as the paper inside is great for drawing. Oftentimes, to "personalize" covers like this, I will cover it using a piece of decorative paper or simple craft paper so I can create my own cover.

is the spiral bound on the top or the side

The spiral binding is on the 11-inch side for the 8.5 in. x 11 in. size, and on the 8.5-inch side on the smaller 5.5 in. x 8.5 in. size.

How smooth/toothy are the pages?

Very small tooth, but not enough to feather ink much. Not copy paper smooth though. I use a felt calligraphy pen that takes a moment to bleed any deep ink onto the page, so I only get a bit of feathering if I hold it down or the tooth will only catch wisps if I slash at the page (catching the crests of the fine tooth). My fountain pen feathers like crazy though, and bleeds a bit.

How does this hold up with ink? I like to go over my sketches with prismacolor pens.

I only use pencil. What I love about this book is I can erase, erase and erase and it still holds up. It seems to accept gel pens when I make notations. The paper is smooth and very strong.

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🎨 Unlock your next masterpiece—wherever inspiration strikes!

EFFORTLESS PAGE ACCESS - Spiral binding lets you flip, tear, and share your sketches with ease—no more stuck pages.
PREMIUM ACID FREE PAPER - 100 sheets of 60lb (90gsm) white paper ensure your artwork stays vibrant and archival-safe.
STUDIO CLASSROOM READY - Designed for professionals and students alike, this sketchbook supports experimentation and skill-building.
COMPACT CREATIVITY ON THE GO - Perfectly sized 5.5x8.5 inch sketchbook fits your lifestyle and inspires creativity anywhere.
VERSATILE MEDIUM COMPATIBILITY - Ideal for graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, pen & ink, soft and oil pastels, and conte crayons.

The Bienfang Sketch Pad is a portable 5.5x8.5 inch spiral-bound sketchbook featuring 100 sheets of high-quality, acid-free 60lb (90gsm) white paper. Its versatile surface supports a wide range of dry and soft media, making it ideal for artists, students, and professionals seeking a reliable, on-the-go creative companion.

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