Personalized notebooks

We have been accustomed to receiving personalized diaries for a very long time. Companies that have promoted their brands with personalized items have always chosen to offer promotional diaries over time.

A brief overview of the history of printing, from 12th-century China, through 1440 when Gutenberg revolutionized the printing press by inventing movable type, and reaching the Enlightenment in the 18th century, shows us the importance of preserving knowledge on a written medium.

As the level of information has increased substantially in the modern era, the need arose to aid memory through a group of white sheets bound together – the precursors of today’s notebooks and diaries.

Personalized notebooks and diaries for companies

Choosing personalized notebooks is an essential strategy for any brand that wants to remain relevant in the minds of business partners. In a dynamic office environment, these planning tools combine utility with aesthetics, providing constant exposure to your logo.

Whether you opt for dated, undated or premium models, the quality of the finishes sends a clear message about the professionalism of your company.

The visual impact of well-executed personalized notebooks goes beyond the simple functionality of a notebook. They become style accessories that reflect the visual identity of the brand, being ideal for corporate gifts at events, fairs or conferences.

By integrating distinctive graphic elements and resistant cover materials, you ensure that your message remains visible throughout the year.

We invite you to explore our full range of available solutions. To see the configuration options and technical specifications of each product, visit our main custom office products section, where you will find additional details about the printing process and materials.

Invest intelligently in your company’s image through personalized notebooks that make a difference in any business context.

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Later, the blank sheets originally lined by hand began to be printed with lines or squares for writing, drawing or calculations.

Brands began to offer their customers as gifts notebooks printed with the company logo. Regardless of what we call them today – diaries, notebooks, notepads, notebooks – they are among the classic promotional items.

Features of a personalized notebook

Nowadays, notebook models vary not only in line style, but also in other features that we invite you to discover further. A small guide will be useful when choosing the right customizable agenda for your company logo.

1. Style

The style is determined by the destination, budget and especially the message you want to convey. You can choose an elegant style or a simple, but equally meaningful aesthetic.

2. Dimensions and fastening systems

The most common sizes for diaries and notebooks are A5 and A6. A4 format is also useful, both for employees and for users in educational institutions. Small personalized diaries in A7 format are effective in a campaign that has children as its target audience. Types of fastening systems: spiral or classic, vertical or horizontal, with elastic, flap – magnetic or simple, strap, etc.

3. Cover type

The classic delimitation is hard cover for diaries and soft cover for small notebooks. The novelty brought by multisensory marketing was the introduction of flexible, soft covers, also for large format diaries.

The textures of the covers differ depending on the material they are made of. The most common are special cardboard, thick paper, imitation leather, PVC, etc. You can pleasantly surprise your customers by choosing less conventional materials: recyclable cardboard, cork, felt, textiles.

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4. Pages – number, paper types and ruling

In the description of any personalized diary model, you will definitely find the number of pages mentioned. Sometimes, however, instead of the number of pages, you will find the number of sheets. All you need to remember is that a sheet means two pages.

Any brand wants to leave the most favorable impression on its customers and collaborators. The quality of the paper contributes substantially to this. You can choose a porous (offset), matte coated or glossy coated paper. The choice will also depend on the desired customization method, especially if you want customization on the corner of each sheet.

Types of ruling include dictando sheet (with lines), vellum sheet (plain, white), mathematical ruling (squares). A new style of ruling is the dots grid (with dots), appreciated by those passionate about diaries and planning, but also by those passionate about technical sketches. Inserts for presenting the company or certain products have a special effect.

These may be included with the notebook model, or may be specifically requested by the customer. Not every custom notebook model allows for such inserts, so it is a good idea to find out if the manufacturer makes such models.

5. Design and accessories

A special design, attached accessories or inclusion in an office set are effective elements for your promotional diary campaign. You can opt for a diary with USB included, a notebook with applied pockets or a diary with a wireless charger built into the cover.

At the end of the year you can choose to give a gift of a dated, undated or planner diary, possibly accompanied by a personalized pen or powerbank.

Ways of personalization

Take into account the characteristics of the cover, material, and accessory position to correctly determine the possible customization options. What you want to print on your personalized diary will determine the choice of its model.

You have multiple customization options available. You can use one of the following:

screen printing
digital printing or UV digital printing
polychrome printing
laser engraving on metal accessories
embossing (dry stamping) on PVC or imitation leather surfaces

A trendy personalization method is the light up logo. Using a laser cutout in a plastic insert in the cover, the logo details are defined. A battery-operated LED lighting system is inserted inside the masked interior. An on/off button will make your brand logo light up on the cover.

Ask a Lexonn consultant for more details about the latest news in the promotional agenda category, we are always at our clients’ disposal.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Personalized Notebooks

What is the minimum order quantity for a diary?

For notebooks we do not have a minimum order, for classic dated or undated diaries the recommended minimum print run is 50 or even 100 pieces, to have an optimal cost. This number may vary depending on the complexity of the requested customization.

What types of customization do you offer?

The most requested techniques are: dry stamp (for an elegant, deep look in the cover), folio (gold, silver or other metallic colors), full-color UV print or screen printing.

Can I see a simulation before placing the order?

Yes, we offer a free graphic simulation with your company logo on the chosen agenda model. Production begins only after we receive the “Printing Approval” (PA) from you.

How long does it take to deliver the order?

For products in stock, delivery takes between 5 and 7 business days from confirmation of the graphics, depending on the volume of the order and the chosen customization method.

Do you have dated or undated agendas?

Our range includes both variants. Dated diaries are ideal for strict planning, while undated ones and notebooks offer more freedom and can be given as gifts at any time of the year.

Can the inside pages be personalized?

Yes, for large volume orders, we can even insert 1 advertising tab (an insert) at the beginning of the diary, containing your company presentation or specific technical data, even in notebooks.
There is also the option of creating a fully custom diary, with your own graphics on the inside (rules plus images).

Personalized notebooks

Personalized notebooks and diaries for companies

Do you need personalized notebooks for your business?
Request a quote and we will help you with prices, models and consultancy in choosing the right solution.