Choose the cover by how much rigidity and protection the notebook needs: 385gsm card for everyday use, 700gsm board for gifting and corporate use, or 1200gsm hard cover for a premium notebook meant to be kept.
📘 The three covers
| Cover | Feel | Best for |
|---|
| Card 385gsm | Lightweight and flexible | Everyday writing, school and economical gifts |
| Board 700gsm | Firmer and more durable | Gifting and corporate use |
| Hard 1200gsm | The most rigid | A premium notebook intended to be kept |
✨ Finish: gloss or matte
- Gloss gives stronger colour and sheen.
- Matte is softer, with less glare.
- Lamination can be added where the design offers it. The 700gsm board may support current corner-protector options.
ℹ️ Good to know: each notebook design is its own product, so not every design offers every cover, finish or protective option. The product page shows what yours offers.
🧭 Quick pick
- A school or office notebook that will be used hard: board or hard.
- A budget gift or a class set: card.
- A keepsake or executive gift: hard.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Does a thicker cover change the page count or paper?
No. Cover, paper and pages are separate choices. See 80gsm vs 120gsm paper.
Is this the same as custom notebook covers?
No. Cover boards for the custom service are covered in cover sizes and board weights.
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