What kind of pens and markers can I use in this notebook?

The 100 GSM paper handles most ballpoint pens, gel pens, pencils, and standard markers without bleed-through. Heavy wet media like brush pens or fountain pens with wet nibs may show through to the other side, so test on a back page first if you plan to use those tools regularly.

Does the notebook lay flat when you open it?

Yes, the binding allows the notebook to sit flat when open, which makes it easier to write or draw across both pages without fighting a curved spine.

Is this notebook better for drawing or writing?

It works equally well for both since the pages are completely blank. If you write in straight lines naturally or like to sketch freehand, you'll have no restrictions. If you need lines or grids to guide your writing, you'll find the blank format challenging.

Blackwing Volume 292 - Keith Haring "Tokyo Pop-Shop" Notebook

The 3-second version

Artwork from Keith Haring's Tokyo Pop-Shop on the cover
160 pages of 100 GSM blank paper with no lines or grids
Thick enough to handle most pens and markers without bleed
Completely blank pages with no lines or grids
Not suitable for heavy wet media or fountain pens

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Blank notebook featuring art from Keith Haring's Tokyo Pop-Shop on the cover

Most art-covered notebooks are just pretty bindings around mediocre paper. This one pairs bold, museum-worthy cover art with 100 GSM blank pages that actually handle ink and graphite without bleeding or feathering. It's built for people who want a notebook that honors Haring's ethos: art that's both serious and functional, made to be used rather than just admired. If you need a blank page that can keep up with your tools and a cover that doesn't apologize for taking up space, this delivers both.

Good gift when

People who sketch, diagram, or brainstorm without wanting lines in the way
Anyone who values Haring's bold, accessible approach to art
Those who want a notebook that works as hard as it looks

Skip it if If you write in straight lines or prefer guided structure, completely blank pages offer no support—you'll be free-forming every entry.

Specs

Page count: 160 pages
Paper weight: 100 GSM
Page style: Blank, no lines or grids
Cover art: Keith Haring Tokyo Pop-Shop design
Licensing: Keith Haring Foundation, licensed by Artestar

What's included

One blank notebook with Keith Haring Tokyo Pop-Shop cover art
160 pages of 100 GSM blank paper

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

Cover art is bold and distinctive, suitable for anyone familiar with Haring's work.

The details

This blank notebook carries artwork from the Tokyo Pop-Shop, one of Keith Haring's retail spaces where he made bold, graphic art accessible to everyone. The cover reproduces his instantly recognizable style—radiant babies, barking dogs, dancing figures—in the vivid colors and thick black outlines that defined his work in the 1980s.

Inside you get 160 pages of blank paper at 100 GSM weight. That's thick enough for most pens and markers without bleed-through, and the lack of lines or grids means you can sketch, diagram, write at any angle, or lay out ideas without a pre-imposed structure getting in the way.

The notebook sits flat when open, making it easy to work across both pages if you need the space. The binding holds up to regular flipping back and forth, and the paper surface takes graphite, ink, and light washes without buckling or feathering.

Haring drew in subway stations with chalk, covering black paper panels with his glyphs and figures while commuters watched. He exhibited in museums and also painted murals for children's hospitals and community health groups. This notebook brings that tension—between high art and public access, between the frame and the street—into something you can actually use every day.

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Blackwing Volume 292 - Keith Haring "Tokyo Pop-Shop" Notebook

A tribute to the artist who brought raw graffiti energy into galleries while keeping his work in the streets

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The 3-second version

Artwork from Keith Haring's Tokyo Pop-Shop on the cover
160 pages of 100 GSM blank paper with no lines or grids
Thick enough to handle most pens and markers without bleed
Completely blank pages with no lines or grids
Not suitable for heavy wet media or fountain pens

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Questions

What kind of pens and markers can I use in this notebook?: The 100 GSM paper handles most ballpoint pens, gel pens, pencils, and standard markers without bleed-through. Heavy wet media like brush pens or fountain pens with wet nibs may show through to the other side, so test on a back page first if you plan to use those tools regularly.
Does the notebook lay flat when you open it?: Yes, the binding allows the notebook to sit flat when open, which makes it easier to write or draw across both pages without fighting a curved spine.
Is this notebook better for drawing or writing?: It works equally well for both since the pages are completely blank. If you write in straight lines naturally or like to sketch freehand, you'll have no restrictions. If you need lines or grids to guide your writing, you'll find the blank format challenging.