Custom Notebook Types & Binding Singapore: Hardcover, Spiral, PU Leather & A5 Sizes
A notebook is the corporate gift that survives the year — but only if it’s the right one. The cover, binding and size decide whether it sits on a desk in daily use or in a drawer. Before you order a customised notebook, here’s a plain guide to notebook types, binding and sizes so you choose one people actually use.
The 30-second version: hardcover PU feels premium and protects pages; spiral/wiro lies flat for writing; A5 is the all-round corporate size. Match the cover and binding to the audience and budget. Our default MOQ is 200 pieces, though it isn’t strict — smaller runs are often possible when a style is in stock or the artwork is simplified.
Cover & binding types
| Type | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover PU leather | Premium, protective, debosses well | Executive & client gifts |
| Softcover | Light, flexible, lower cost | Mass giveaways, events |
| Spiral / wiro-bound | Lies flat, folds back — easy to write | Note-takers, students |
| Kraft / recycled | Natural, eco look | Sustainable gifting |
Sizes & paper
A5 is the corporate all-rounder — big enough to write, small enough to carry. A6 suits pocket notebooks; B5/A4 suit heavy note-takers. On paper, consider lined (default), dotted (bullet-journal fans), plain, or grid — offering a couple of options suits a mixed audience. A ribbon marker, elastic closure and pen loop are small touches that lift the perceived value. For branding methods across stationery, see our stationery printing guide.
Who’s it for?
Matching the notebook to the use-case — onboarding kits, conferences, gifts — helps narrow the choice; see our custom notebooks for onboarding & events guide. Browse styles in our customised notebook range.
Choosing a notebook?
Tell us the use and quantity and we’ll recommend the right cover, binding and size — costed in one business day.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the best notebook size for a corporate gift?
A5 is the all-round corporate size — big enough to write in, small enough to carry. A6 suits pocket notebooks; B5/A4 suit heavy note-takers.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our default MOQ is 200 pieces, but it isn’t strict — smaller runs are often possible when a style is in stock or the artwork is simplified.