This review is for the sketchbook that I bought August 2011.  I've filled it and wanted to buy a new one, but notice they don't seem to be the same.  I'm feeling a sadness.  I would hate to buy one and find out it has been cheapened.  Maybe if I just judge it for itself and don't compare it to this older one with the creamy soft pages that let the pen glide across leaving a perfect line every time.  But how could I not?  The other question might be to ask if there is anything else better.