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Notebooks are available for sale in a wide range of types. Consumers can choose from models of different sizes, designs, in ordinary and exclusive designs. It is even possible to get confused by the abundance of offers. It is especially difficult to find your way if you have to order several of them at once as a gift for colleagues or employees. Let's try to figure out what to pay attention to buy notebooks not just beautiful, but practical and functional.
A universal present for colleagues
Corporate gifts have long been in vogue and are practiced in many companies as one of the most important measures to unite the team and increase loyalty to the company. They are given on the main holidays or memorable dates of the enterprise. And diaries are one of the most common corporate gifts that are given to employees, colleagues, clients and partners. What is the reason for their popularity? The answer is simple - practicality.
A notebook is a necessary and necessary accessory for any business person. And even if you don't have the habit of keeping a planner of everyday affairs, you can always use it for urgent notes or sketches. And if you buy a diary in an author's design (you can order the application of a logo, corporate symbols or the name and surname of the owner) from handmade masters, then it will become a stylish accessory and will surely occupy a prominent place on your desk or case with documents.
The main varieties
Notepads differ primarily in design. This parameter largely determines their purpose and ease of use. Yes, it is possible to single out several of their main types:
- ordinary notebooks or sketchbooks. They have absolutely clean sheets, which makes these models convenient for sketches;
- notebooks. Their leaves are usually outlined, sometimes numbered. Can be used both for notes and sketches. This is a universal option for business people, if there is no question of clearly planning the daily schedule;
- special This includes dailies. Their distinguishing feature is the dated pages. They are convenient to use as planners for everyday tasks.
In addition to varieties, it is worth paying attention to the performance characteristics of the products.
Layout and design of notebooks
We pay attention to 3 parameters:
- fastening of blocks of sheets;
- type of pages: blank or drawn;
- cover quality.
These properties are key to determining the practicality and functionality of notebooks.
According to the method of fastening, they differ in:
- glued This is the simplest and cheapest method of binding, but also the most short-lived. With active use or frequent tearing of leaves, even from excessive heat, glued blocks can simply fall apart;
- sewn or joined with staples, wire. Such diaries are durable and resistant to loads. The connection method is selected depending on the number of pages. But the downside is that it is not always possible to carefully pull out a leaf (especially in stitched models);
- on a spring These are stylish and practical notebooks. They are the most resistant to loads, they can be easily and without risk unfolded and turned inside out. It is also convenient to pull out the pages without damaging the overall structure.
According to the way the sheets are designed, 2 large groups can be distinguished: with clear and drawn ones. The latter are available in different designs: with dots (rarely encountered and more intended for people in technical specialties), lines and checkered (a universal option for both notes and drawings and sketches).
Another selection criterion is the design and cover design. They differ in the following parameters:
- type of material;
- stiffness of the base.
There are soft, semi-hard, and hard covers. The first ones are the least resistant to wear, quickly crumple and can tear. Semi-solid with careful handling can maintain a neat appearance for a long time. For active use, it is better to choose diaries in a hard cover. It is not only the most durable, but also protects pages well from damage.
As for the type of materials, among hand-made products you can choose diaries with covers made of genuine leather, PVC, fabric and even wood. All of them look stylish and beautiful, but differ in performance and price. The most durable, but also the most expensive, are gliders with a leather or wooden cover. They look solid, rich. Such a notebook can be presented to business partners, the boss. PVC models are practical, aesthetic and affordable. Externally, they look concise and elegant, they are optimally suitable as a gift for employees and colleagues. Diaries with textile covers (denim, linen, cotton, velor, etc.) are a stylish and effective accessory. The texture of the material adds aesthetics to such products and gives them originality.
