In defense of cheap notebooks- pen test in $7 Artist Loft Dot Journal (first) followed by Moleskine pen test (second) for comparison. Brands/more info in comments! : r/bulletjournal
6 Pack: Necessities™ Sketch Pad by Artist's Loft™, 9 x 12
6 Pack: Hardbound Sketchbook by Artist's Loft™
Father's Day
Wirebound Sketchbooks
Drawing Pad by Artist's Loft 5.5 x 8.5 (13.9cm x 21.5cm) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing
I tested gouache paper : r/Gouache
Blank Artist Sketchbooks
Paper Pads
Art Supplies - Art Supply Store
Sketchbook Fashion Journal by Artist's Loft™
Blank Artist Sketchbooks
Wirebound Sketchbooks
Sketch Book 5.5x8.5 - Small Sketchbook for Drawing - Algeria