Journal Books and Pens
The client was hosting an off site meeting tied into a conference. At the meeting the tables were set with journal books and pens branded with the client logo. Practical and useful and kept long term.
Journal books are a great option when you have a large amount of useful information that you want to share as we can bind in printed pages in multiple styles of notebooks.
What is an “FSC-certified” journal, and what does FSC paper mean?
FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council. If a journal is described as FSC-certified or made with FSC paper, it means the paper comes from responsibly managed forests and verified sources, tracked through a documented chain of custody. For buyers, it is a common way to specify a more sustainable paper option for branded notebooks and journals.
What is the difference between a journal, notebook, and sketchbook?
These terms are often used interchangeably, but they usually imply different interiors:
- Journal: Often suggests a premium feel and may include features like a ribbon marker, elastic closure, or dated pages. Interior can be lined, dot grid, or blank.
- Notebook: A broad term for any bound or spiral-bound book for notes, commonly lined.
- Sketchbook: Typically blank pages and often thicker paper designed to handle drawing media better than standard writing paper.
What do “GSM” and paper “weight” mean for journal pages?
GSM means grams per square meter, which is the standard way to describe paper thickness and sturdiness. Higher GSM usually feels thicker and reduces show-through from pens. For journals, buyers often choose higher GSM when they want a more premium feel or when the journal will be used with ink-heavy pens or markers.