Branded Notebooks A6 Soft PU Leather with Luxury Color Edges
Soft PU cover journals with the page block edges painted in colour, gold or silver so the closed notebook shows a second brand colour on three sides. The inner block is 100gsm wood free paper printed by offset in ruled, plain, grid or dotted layouts, and covers are made in black, green, yellow, white, red or a colour you specify. Supplied in A4, A5 and A6 with a lead time of about 7 working days, they are bought as business gifts and travel planners where the notebook is seen closed more often than open.
What This Product Gives You
- Painted edges put brand colour on the three surfaces a closed notebook actually shows on a desk
- 100gsm wood free paper takes pen on both sides, so the full page count is usable rather than half of it
- A soft PU cover flexes into a bag pocket where a rigid hardcover will not
- Offset printing of the inner pages keeps ruling and grid alignment consistent across the whole run
- A lead time of about 7 working days closes the gap between approval and a gift date
- Four inner layouts of ruled, plain, grid and dotted let one cover serve a journal, a planner and a sketchbook
Where It Is Used and Who Buys It
Application Scenarios
- Business gifts handed to clients and partners
- Travel planners and journals sold as a retail range
- Conference and seminar delegate notebooks
- Executive desk journals in a matched brand colour
- Own-label stationery ranges sold through retail
Who It Is For
- Marketing managers producing branded business gifts
- Retail buyers stocking own-label journals and planners
- Promotional product distributors quoting PU notebooks
- Corporate buyers ordering matched stationery across offices
- Brand owners producing a gift item in a specific brand colour
What Goes Wrong Without It
- A closed notebook on a desk shows only a plain cover, wasting the edges where colour would be seen
- Thin inner paper lets ink strike through, so users write on one side and the book runs out early
- Rigid hardcovers do not fit a bag pocket and get left behind on the trip they were bought for
- Inconsistent ruling between print runs leaves two versions of the same notebook in one office
- Long lead times on a gift item push delivery past the event or season it was ordered for
Technical Features
- Painted page edges in colour, gold or silver
- Soft PU cover, with paper, paperboard, PVC and fabric also available
- Inner pages of 100gsm wood free paper
- Offset printing of the inner block
- Inner layouts in ruled, plain, grid or dotted
- Sizes A4, A5 and A6 or customised
Specification
| Size | A4, A5, A6 or customised |
|---|---|
| Cover Material | PU, paper, paperboard, PVC or fabric |
| Cover Options | PU leather, hardcover cardboard, soft-touch matte, eco-friendly kraft paper |
| Cover Colour | Black, green, yellow, white, red or customised |
| Inner Pages Material | 100gsm wood free paper |
| Page Layout | Ruled, plain, grid or dotted |
| Edge Finish | Painted colour, gold or silver edges |
| Printing | Offset printing |
| MOQ | 500pcs |
| Sample | Available |
| Lead Time | About 7 working days |
| Artwork Format | PDF, AI, PSD or JPEG at 300dpi minimum with outlined fonts |
Materials and Manufacturing Process
Materials
- PU leather
- Wood free paper 100gsm
- Paperboard
- PVC
- Fabric
- Kraft paper
Manufacturing Process
- Artwork preflight
- Cover cutting and PU wrapping
- Logo application to the cover
- Offset printing of inner pages
- Collating and binding
- Page edge painting
- Hand inspection
- Packing
How This Job Is Checked
- Artwork preflighted and a sample approved before the production run
- Edge paint checked along all three edges for even coverage and no bleed onto the page face
- Inner page ruling and registration checked against the approved proof
- Cover colour matched by hand against the approved sample on every book
- Photographs of the finished notebooks sent for approval before shipment
What You Can Change
- Size chosen from A4, A5, A6 or a customised dimension
- Cover colour set to black, green, yellow, white, red or a specified brand colour
- Page edges painted in a brand colour, gold or silver
- Inner layout printed ruled, plain, grid or dotted
- Cover material swapped to hardcover cardboard, soft-touch matte or kraft paper
- Logo applied to the soft PU cover in your artwork
Compared With the Alternatives
| Alternative | How This Compares |
|---|---|
| Plain edge notebooks | Painted edges show brand colour while the book is closed, though they add a finishing step and unit cost |
| Hardcover journals | A soft PU cover flexes into a bag pocket, while a hardcover protects the block better in transit |
| Kraft paper cover notebooks | PU leather wipes clean and takes a debossed logo, but kraft is the cheaper choice for a sustainability-focused range |
Getting the Best Result
- Specify the edge colour by Pantone reference so it can be mixed to a target rather than described
- Keep inner page artwork clear of the outer edge, since edge painting encroaches slightly on the page
- Choose ruled or dotted for a planner and plain or grid for a sketch or notes journal
- Pick a cover colour that contrasts with the edge colour so both are visible on a closed book
- Request a sample and check the edge finish before committing to the 500pcs run
- Allow about 7 working days for production plus shipping when setting a gift delivery date
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Branded Notebooks A6 Soft PU Leather with Luxury Color Edges FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
500pcs. Samples are available before the bulk order is placed.
What is the lead time?
About 7 working days for production, plus 3-4 days by express air or 15-18 days by sea.
What paper is used inside?
100gsm wood free paper, printed by offset in ruled, plain, grid or dotted layouts.
What colours can the edges be?
Any painted colour, plus gold and silver. Supply a Pantone reference for a brand colour match.
What cover materials are available?
Soft PU as standard, with paper, paperboard, PVC, fabric, hardcover cardboard and kraft paper also available.
What sizes do you make?
A4, A5 and A6 as standard, or a customised size to your specification.
What are the payment terms?
A 30-50% deposit before production with the balance before shipment, by PayPal, bank transfer or Western Union.
Quote Branded Notebooks A6 Soft PU Leather with Luxury Color Edges
Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.