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Custom Journals & Notebooks: The Complete Guide to Branded Journals

Custom branded journals are one of the most practical corporate gifts and event giveaways you can order. Here is everything you need to know about customization options, sizing, and bulk pricing.

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A branded journal sits on someone's desk for months. It goes to meetings, on flights, and into daily routines. Unlike a t-shirt that might stay in a drawer or a mug that stays in the kitchen, a journal is carried around and used in front of other people — which makes it one of the highest-visibility branded items you can give.

Two Customization Methods

Custom journals can be personalized with either laser engraving or full-color UV printing, and the two methods produce very different results.

Laser engraving removes a thin layer of the leatherette cover to reveal the material beneath. The result is a subtle, tactile mark that looks and feels premium. Engraving works best for single-color logos, monograms, company names, and minimalist designs. It is permanent and will never fade or peel.

UV printing applies full-color ink directly to the cover surface, producing vivid, photo-quality artwork. This method is ideal for multi-color logos, photographs, illustrations, or any design with gradients and detail. The print is cured with UV light for durability.

FeatureLaser EngravingUV Printing
ColorsSingle color (exposed material)Unlimited, full spectrum
FeelTactile, etched into the coverSmooth, flush with surface
Best forLogos, monograms, textPhotos, gradients, complex art
DurabilityPermanent — will never fadeUV-cured, long-lasting
Premium lookUnderstated eleganceBold and vibrant

Sizes and Page Options

Two sizes are available: standard (5¼ x 8¼ inches) and large (7 x 9¾ inches). Each journal contains 112 pages of 100-gram paper, thicker than standard notebook paper. Pages are available in lined or blank format.

Every journal has a hardcover leatherette binding and a black satin ribbon bookmark. Journals are case bound, so pages cannot be refilled.

Eleven Leatherette Colors

The leatherette cover is available in eleven colors: Black, Navy Blue, Dark Blue, Teal, Dark Green, Purple, Burgundy, Red, Brown, Gray, and Pink. Laser engraving looks particularly striking on darker covers where the contrast between the surface and the engraved area is strongest.

Best Use Cases

  • Corporate gifts and client appreciation — a branded journal signals professionalism
  • New employee welcome kits and onboarding boxes
  • Conference and seminar giveaways
  • Bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts with personalized names
  • Retail products for boutiques, bookstores, and gift shops
  • Small business branded merchandise
  • Teacher and educator appreciation gifts

Bulk Pricing

Bulk discounts apply automatically at 5, 12, and 24+ units, and the price for your quantity shows live on the product page. No minimum order — you can start with a single journal. The design tool lets you preview your artwork on the journal cover before ordering, and you approve the final proof before production begins.

Upload your logo and preview it on a custom journal with our live design tool.

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