Journal Printing

We specialise in printing various journals, catering to various needs and themes. Alongside academic journals, we are adept at creating custom journals such as self-help journals, personal diaries, business journals, and specialised thematic journals like travel, wellness, or hobby-related. Our services are not limited to conventional types; we embrace unique and creative ideas to meet your journaling needs, ensuring each project is tailored to your vision. Whether for personal use, educational purposes, or a unique gift, we can bring your journal concept to life with our flexible and comprehensive printing solutions.

Journals can come in many sizes. Our minimum size for a paperback journal is A6 (148mm x 105mm) and the maximum size we can bind is 320 x 320mm. A standard printed journal is in the region of 216 x 138mm to 250 x 175mm.

For hardback journals, the smallest size you can have is A6 (148 x 105 mm). The largest size is 291 x 205mm (portrait) or 210 x 297 mm (landscape).

Our hardback books have a 3mm overhang on the top and bottom and 5mm overhang on the fore-edge. This means if you wish to have an A5 hardback book, the internal pages will be 210 x 148mm and the finished book with the cover will be 216 x 153mm.

We offer extensive customisation options to make your journal truly unique. In addition to standard customisations like paper type, size, and lamination, we can enhance your journal with advanced features such as:

• Gatefolds: For an impactful presentation, especially useful in art journals or where large format visuals are involved.
• Foil Blocking: Adds a luxurious and eye-catching touch to your journal’s cover, ideal for titles or special designs.
• Embossing: This creates a raised effect on the cover, adding texture and a sophisticated look.
• Spot UV: This coating technique highlights specific areas of your journal cover with a glossy finish, contrasting with the matte background.
• Binding Options: Choose from flexible paperback bindings for a classic feel, or opt for durable hardbacks. We also offer sewn hardback books for superior durability and an elegant finish.

We aim to provide various options to ensure your journal meets and exceeds your expectations. Whether you're looking for a simple, elegant design or something more intricate, our team can guide you through the process to achieve the perfect outcome for your project.

Yes, we strongly recommend obtaining a proof of your journal before proceeding with a large order. This proof serves as a sample and is an integral step to ensure that the final product aligns with your expectations. Typically, preparing this proof takes a couple of days. Reviewing a proof allows you to check and confirm every aspect of the journal, from the quality of the paper and printing to the accuracy of the design and layout. This process is designed to give you peace of mind and confidence in the quality of your order before full-scale production begins.

For our paperback covers, we use 240gsm cover board; however, other thicknesses are available. After printing, we usually apply a laminate, this would be either a gloss or matt lamination. For hardback books we use a 135gsm coloured wibalin cover wrapped around a 2750 micron board or we can use a PPC cover wrapped around the same board instead of the coloured wibalin. We are able to offer extra unique touches to our covers such as spot UV, please enquire for more details.