I've always used Fabriano Journals but kept seeing art people had created in their Moleskines and finally decided to get one. I was a bit hesitant bc I read many found the paper in the Art Plus Sketchbook Moleskine still unsuitable for some inks and watercolors-which I use often. I also read about differing paper colors ranging from cream to yellow and poor quality control, and how expensive they were compared to these inconsistencies. Well, Moleskines are cheaper than Fabrianos, so I figured what the heck. The sketchbook I received has cream colored paper. The binding lays relatively tight against the spine. The paper is very smooth. It does feel similar to card stock or a manilla folder. Microns do not bleed through or FC Pitt pens. I have a dip pen I've used with KOH-i-knoor ink and Winsor & Newton. They didn't bleed. I can faintly see outlines or darker spots through the page, but I use both sides and don't worry about it. Watercolors worked fine but I don't work exceptionally wet. I've not used acrylics yet but I imagine they would work fine. Overall I'm very pleased.