Step 1: Choose Your Binding Style

Binding affects how a notebook feels, functions, and holds up over time. Here's a quick breakdown:

Staple-Bound (Saddle Stitch): The most affordable option. Pages are folded and stapled through the spine. Best for lightweight journals, event giveaways, and high-volume orders where budget matters. Lies flat when open.

Perfect-Stapled: A staple-bound notebook with a flat, squared spine — gives the look of a perfect-bound book at a lower price point. Clean, professional appearance. Great for donor gifts and welcome kits.

Wire-Bound (Twin-Loop): A metal wire coil runs through punched holes along the edge. Pages fold back completely, making it ideal for note-taking in meetings, field use, and sketching. The most versatile everyday notebook.

Spiral-Bound: Similar to wire-bound, with a single plastic or metal spiral. Our Hodgepodge Journal uses spiral binding and is popular for creative journaling and mixed-media use.

Step 2: Choose Your Size

  • 3.5" x 5" Pocket notebooks, field notes, giveaways
  • 4.375" x 8.25" Slim field notebooks, event swag
  • 5" x 7" General use, student notebooks
  • 5" x 8" / 5" x 8.5" Standard note-taking, meetings
  • 5.5" x 8.5" Half-letter, professional use
  • 8.5" x 11" Full-size meeting notebooks, classrooms

Step 3: Choose Your Cover

80# Cardstock (216 GSM): Flexible, lightweight, and budget-friendly. Available in Kraft Brown, Gray, Black, Navy Blue, White, and Pink. Great for high-volume orders and event giveaways.

100# Cardstock (270 GSM): Heavier and more durable than standard cardstock. Holds up well with daily use. Available in Recycled White, Kraft Brown, and Black — with 100% recycled options.

22 PT Chipboard (The Chippy™ Lightweight): Rigid chipboard cover — the natural, unfinished look that signals sustainability and craftsmanship. Popular with nature centers, environmental organizations, and design-forward brands.

.057" Chipboard (The Chippy™ Heavyweight): Our thickest, most durable cover. A premium feel that makes a strong impression. Ideal for donor gifts, client gifts, and welcome kits.

Step 4: Choose Your Page Style

Blank: Maximum creative freedom. Great for sketching, nature journaling, and mixed use.

Lined: Traditional ruled lines for writing. The default for most note-taking applications.

Wide-Ruled Lined: Wider spacing between lines. Great for younger students and outdoor field notes.

Dot Grid: A subtle grid of dots popular with bullet journalers and planners. Works equally well for writing and sketching.

Graph/Grid: For technical drawing, data, and structured note-taking.

Custom: Work with us to create a custom interior page layout for your specific program needs.

Step 5: Choose Your Paper Weight

  • 20# (75 GSM): Standard writing paper Everyday notes, budget-friendly orders
  • 24# (90 GSM): Heavier writing paperInk-heavy use, professional feel
  • 28# (105 GSM): Premium writing paper Client gifts, premium feel
  • 67# Index (147 GSM): Heavy sketch paper Sketchbooks, mixed media
  • 65# Cardstock (175 GSM): Very heavy Specialty art journals

Not Sure Where to Start?

For giveaways and events on a budget: Standard Stapled Custom Notebook
For professional gifts and welcome kits: Classic Perfect-Stapled or Chippy™ Heavyweight Wire-Bound
For classrooms and outdoor programs: Standard Perfect-Stapled with lined or blank pages
For donor appreciation gifts: Chippy™ Heavyweight with full-color custom cover
For nature and environmental programs: Nature Notebook pre-designed covers + your logo

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which notebook is most popular for nonprofits?

The Standard Perfect-Stapled Custom Notebook is our most popular for nonprofits — great price point, professional look, and available with recycled paper options.

Which notebook is best for a trade show giveaway?

The Standard Stapled Custom Notebook starting at $2.00 each. Lightweight, affordable, and effective.

Can I mix sizes or styles in one order?

Contact us to discuss mixed orders — we'll work out the details.

Do all notebooks come in recycled options?

Not all styles, but our Classic Notebook and Classic Perfect-Stapled 100-Series both offer 100% recycled cover and paper options.

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Staple-Bound Notebooks

More staple-bound options are available.

Standard Stapled Notebook Standard Perfect-Stapled Notebook The Classic Notebook™ The Classic Perfect-Stapled
Notebook Standard Stapled Notebook Standard Perfect-Stapled Notebook The Classic Notebook The Classic Perfect-Stapled 100-Series Notebook"
SKU SSN SPSN CSN CPSN
Price As Low As $1.25 Each As Low As $2.10 Each As Low As $1.70 Each As Low As $3.75 Each
Sizes 3.5"x5"
4.375"x8.25"
5"x7"
5"×8"
5"×8.5"		 3.5"x5"
4.375"x8.25"
5"x7"
5"×8"
5"×8.5"		 3.5"x5"
3.5"x5.5"
4.375"x8.25"
5"x7"
5"×8"
5"×8.5"		 4.375"x8.25"
5"x7"
5"×8"
Cover Weight 80# (216 GSM) 80# (216 GSM) 100# (270 GSM) 100# (270 GSM)
Cover Color Options Kraft Brown
Gray
Black
Navy Blue
White
Pink		 Kraft Brown
Gray
Black
Navy Blue
White
Pink		 Recycled White
Kraft Brown
Black		 Recycled White
Kraft Brown
Black
Page Style Options Blank Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined		 Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined		 Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Page Count 36 Pages 60 Pages 40 Pages 52 Pages
Paper Weight 20# (75 GSM) 20# (75 GSM) 20# (75 GSM)
24# (90 GSM)		 20# (75 GSM)
24# (90 GSM)
28# (105 GSM)
Binding Stapled Perfect-Stapled Stapled Perfect-Stapled
Rounded Corner Option No No Yes Yes
100% Recycled Option No No Yes Yes

Wire-Bound and Spiral-Bound Notebooks

More wire-bound and spiral-bound options are available.

The Classic Wire-Bound Notebook The Chippy™ Lightweight Wire-Bound Sketchbook The Chippy™ Heavyweight Wire-Bound Notebook Hodgepodge Journal™, Spiral-Bound Junk Journal
Notebook The Classic Wire-Bound Notebook The Chippy™ Lightweight Wire-Bound Sketchbook The Chippy™ Heavyweight Wire-Bound Notebook Hodgepodge Journal™, Spiral-Bound Junk Journal"
SKU CWN CLWS CHWN HPWB
Price As Low As $2.70 Each As Low As $6.00 Each As Low As $12.50 Each As Low As $22.00 Each
Sizes 4.25"x5.5"
5"x7"
5.5"×8.5"
8.5"×11"		 4.25"x5.5"
5"x7"
5.5"×8.5"
8.5"×11"		 5"x7"
5.5"×8.5"
8.5"×11"		 5.5"×8.5"
7"×9"
8"×10"
8.5"×11"
Cover Weight 100# (270 GSM) 22 PT Chipboard .057" Chipboard .057" Chipboard
Cover Color Options Kraft Brown
Recycled White
Black		 Chipboard Chipboard Chipboard
Page Style Options Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Wide Dot Grid
Mini Grid
Grid
Rectangle Grid		 Blank Blank Hodgepodge
Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Wide Dot Grid
Mini Grid
Grid
Rectangle Grid
Page Count 25 Sheets
50 Sheets		 40 Pages 50 Pages 50 Pages
Paper Weight 20# (75 GSM)
24# (90 GSM)		 67# Index (147 GSM) 28# (105 GSM) 65# Cardstock (175 GSM)
Binding Twin-Loop Wire Twin-Loop Wire Twin-Loop Wire Spiral-Bound
Rounded Corner Option Yes Yes Yes Yes
100% Recycled Option Yes No No No

Custom Cover Staple-Bound Notebooks

More staple-bound options are available.

Standard Stapled Custom Notebook The Chippy™ Lightweight Wire-Bound Sketchbook Standard Perfect-Stapled Color Custom Notebook Standard Perfect-Stapled Color Laminated Custom Notebook
Notebook Standard Stapled Custom Notebook Standard Perfect-Stapled Custom Notebook Standard Perfect-Stapled Color Custom Notebook Standard Perfect-Stapled Color Laminated Custom Notebook
SKU SSCN SPCN SPCCN SPCLCN-FB
Price As Low As $2.00 Each As Low As $3.00 Each As Low As $3.50 Each As Low As $4.50 Each
Sizes 3.5"x5"
4.375"×8.5"
5"×7"
5"x8"
5"x8.5"		 4.375"×8.5"
5"×7"
5"x8"
5"x8.25"		 4.375"×8.5"
5"×7"
5"x8"
5"x8.25"		 4.375"×8"
5"×7"
5"x8"
Page Style Blank Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined		 Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined		 Blank
Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Page Count 36 Pages 60 Pages 60 Pages 60 Pages
Cover Weight 80# Cardstock (216 GSM) 80# Cardstock (216 GSM) 110# Index (199 GSM) 110# Index (199 GSM)
Paper Weight 20# (75 GSM) 20# (75 GSM) 20# (75 GSM) 20# (75 GSM)
Binding Stapled Perfect-Stapled Perfect-Stapled Perfect-Stapled
Cover Ink Color Black Black Full Color Full Color
Laminated Cover No No No Yes

Custom Cover Wire-Bound Notebooks

More wire-bound options are available.

Standard Wire-Bound Custom Notebook Standard Wire-Bound Color Laminated Custom Notebook Standard Wire-Bound Color Laminated Custom Notebook The Chippy™ Heavyweight Wire-Bound Custom Notebook
Notebook Standard Wire-Bound Custom Notebook Standard Wire-Bound Color Laminated Custom Notebook Standard Wire-Bound Color Laminated Custom Notebook The Chippy™ Heavyweight Wire-Bound Custom Notebook
SKU SWCN SWCLCN SWCLCN-FB CHWCN
Price As Low As $2.50 Each As Low As $5.50 Each As Low As $5.50 Each As Low As $22.50 Each
Sizes 4.25"x5.5"
5"×7"
5.5"x8.5"
8.5"x11"
 4.25"x5.5"
5"×7"
5.5"x8.5"
8.5"x11"
 5"×7"
5"x8"
8"x10"
 5"×7"
5.5"x8.5"
8.5"x11"
Page Style Blank
Dot Grid
Wide Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Mini Grid
Grid
Rectangle Grid		 Blank
Dot Grid
Wide Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Mini Grid
Grid
Rectangle Grid		 Blank
Dot Grid
Wide Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Mini Grid
Grid
Rectangle Grid		 Blank
Dot Grid
Wide Dot Grid
Lined
Wide-Ruled Lined
Mini Grid
Grid
Rectangle Grid
Page Count 50 Pages (25 Sheets) 50 Pages (25 Sheets)
100 Pages (50 Sheets)		 50 Pages (25 Sheets)
100 Pages (50 Sheets)		 100 Pages (50 Sheets)
Cover Weight 80# (216 GSM) 110# Index (199 GSM) 110# Index (199 GSM) .057" Chipboard
Paper Weight 20# (75 GSM) 24# (90 GSM) 24# (90 GSM) 28# (105 GSM)
Binding Twin-Loop Wire Twin-Loop Wire Twin-Loop Wire Twin-Loop Wire
Cover Ink Color Black Black Full Color Full Color
Laminated Cover No No Yes No