Mono Moment vs Other One Color Coloring Books
In short. Every one color coloring book works the same way: bold shapes, one pen, no palette. Where they differ is paper, page sides, binding, shape size, number of designs and editions. Here is how Mono Moment compares on each point, including where another book may suit you better.
I'm Caroline, and I founded Mono Moment. People often ask how our books compare with the other one color coloring books they've seen. Rather than name anyone, I'll do the more useful thing: go through the criteria that decide whether a book suits you, say plainly what ours does, and tell you what to check on any other book you're considering.
The Mono Moment books
Every edition is spiral bound on 160gsm paper and costs $24.90 with free shipping. Pick the one whose subject you would like to see on your table every evening.
Dual tip brush pensA brush end for large shapes, a fine end for edges, tested on the same 160gsm paper. Sets of 3, 6 and 12, from $9.95.
Mono Moment compared, point by point
| What to compare | Mono Moment | What to check on other books |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 160gsm, stated on every product page | Is a weight given in gsm? "Thick" or "premium" alone tells you nothing. |
| Page sides | Printed on both sides, so more designs per book | Single-sided pages are better if you want to remove and frame pages. |
| Binding | Metal spiral, lies flat and folds back | A glued spine has to be held open and hides part of each design in the fold. |
| Shapes | Large, bold shapes with the areas to fill marked | Look at a sample page: how big are the shapes, and how are the fill areas marked? |
| Designs | Original 65+, New Chapter 50+, Cats 50, Dogs 50 | Divide the price by the number of designs to compare fairly. |
| Editions | Original, New Chapter, Cats, Dogs, Woodland | Some brands offer seasonal or themed editions, which is worth knowing if you want a particular subject. |
| Pens | Sold separately: dual tip brush pens in sets of 3, 6 and 12 | Check whether a pen is included and what the maker recommends. |
| Price | $24.90 per book, free shipping | Check the shipping line for your country at checkout. |
Where Mono Moment is strongest
More designs for the price. At $24.90 for 65+ designs, the Original Edition works out at under 40 cents a design.
A flat page. The metal spiral lets the book lie flat on a lap, which matters when you fill large shapes with a brush pen.
Pens made for the paper. Our dual tip brush pens have a brush end for large shapes and a fine end for edges, and they are tested on the same 160gsm paper.
Editions for animal lovers. The Cats and Dogs Special Editions are devoted to a single subject.
What the pages look like once colored
Where another book may suit you better
You want to frame your pages. Our pages are printed on both sides. A single-sided book lets you remove a finished page without losing another drawing.
You want a seasonal theme. We don't have a Christmas or autumn edition. For seasonal pages, our free Christmas coloring pages and free fall coloring pages are a good start.
You want the lowest possible price. Paperback one color books sell for less. Check the paper weight before you buy: thin paper and markers don't mix.
Try before you choose
The simplest way to compare is to color a page. Our free printable one color coloring pages are drawn in the same style as the book, and one page downloads straight away without an email.
If you want the full comparison of the format, with honest limits for every book, read my guide to the best one color coloring books, or my checklist on how to choose an adult coloring book.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mono Moment the same as other one color coloring books?
The idea is the same: bold line art that you fill in with a single pen. The differences are in the details: paper weight, whether pages are printed on one or both sides, the binding, the size of the shapes, the number of designs and the editions available. This page compares Mono Moment on each of those points.
What paper does Mono Moment use?
Mono Moment books are printed on 160gsm paper. That weight takes water-based markers and brush pens without the ink showing through.
Are Mono Moment pages printed on both sides?
Yes. Printing on both sides gives you more designs in the same book. The trade-off is that you cannot remove a finished page without losing the drawing on its back. If you want to frame pages, a single-sided book suits you better.
How many designs are in a Mono Moment book?
The Original Edition has 65+ designs. The New Chapter Edition has 50+. The Cats and Dogs Special Editions have 50 designs each, and the Woodland Edition brings forest scenes.
Do Mono Moment books come with a pen?
No. Pens are sold separately in sets of 3, 6 and 12 dual tip brush pens, or together with a book in a bundle.
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65+ bold designs, 160gsm paper, a spiral that lies flat. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by our readers.
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