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Softcover journal
Flexible cover, lay-flat pages, a quiet debossed tree.
Desired spec
- Softcover, roughly A5
- Sewn lay-flat binding
- 160–192 cream pages, ~100 gsm, narrow ruled
- Subtle blind-deboss logo
Shinola-style is a feel reference. Only the Printfection option is an actual Shinola journal.
My pick: Yuhe Print Company
YH-23110202 A5/B5 PU softcover notebook
Why: Yuhe actually lists 100 gsm ivory acid-free paper and sewn binding at a listed €1.05 base price at 500 (logo quote required) — the closest spec for a real event quantity. Sample it next to the Shinola journal from Printfection to judge the feel.
Four vendor options
Listed prices as of Oct 29, 2026 · original currency · shipping terms below
- My pick
Option A · Alibaba
Yuhe Print Company
YH-23110202 A5/B5 PU softcover notebook
PriceEUR €1.17 @300–499 · €1.05 @500–999 · €0.90 @1,000–4,999 · €0.50 @5,000+ (listed base tiers; logo quote required)
- Material
- PU or custom cover; 100 gsm ivory acid-free paper
- MOQ
- 300 base; 500 with custom logo
Specs, sample & timing
- Specifications
- 160 pages or custom; sewn or custom binding; A4/A5/A6/B5.
- Logo / customization
- Logo, colors and packaging custom; deboss, art and setup by quote
- Sample & setup
- Quote required
- Production
- 7 days to 500 · 10 days to 1,000 · 15 days to 5,000
- Shipping
- Quote required; confirm Vietnam vs Henan origin
Best published spec for the price; no reviews shown.
Option B · Alibaba
Shanghai Sidaixue Stationery
Custom PU leather softcover tri-fold journal
PriceCNY ¥20.60–26.12 each
- Material
- PU leather softcover
- MOQ
- 300
Specs, sample & timing
- Specifications
- Size, pages, gsm and binding by quote. SGS on-site assessment valid to Jan 2027; FSC certificate shown expired Jul 2026.
- Logo / customization
- Logo, material, size, color, packaging
- Sample & setup
- 7–10 business days; fee by quote
- Production
- 30–45 days (supplier general)
- Shipping
- Quote required
Credible manufacturer; tri-fold is more elaborate than the simple journal wanted.
Option C · US swag platform
Printfection
Shinola Medium Softcover Journal 5.25 × 8.25 in
PriceFrom USD $27.46 each, one-color foil included
- Material
- Linen softcover; 60 lb acid-free paper
- MOQ
- Quote required
Specs, sample & timing
- Specifications
- Smyth-sewn lay-flat, 192 lined off-white archival pages, elastic, ribbon, back envelope. Made in USA. Charcoal Gray or Harbor Blue.
- Logo / customization
- Front foil in black, gold or silver
- Sample & setup
- Quote required
- Production
- About 10 business days
- Shipping
- Quote required
The genuine Shinola benchmark; highest price, limited decoration.
Option D · US promotional vendor
CorporateGift
Core 365 Soft Cover Journal 5.25 × 8.25 in
PriceUSD $11.79 @40 · $11.29 @150 · $10.89 @300 · $10.39 @600 · $9.99 @1,200
- Material
- Flexible faux leather; FSC paper per page
- MOQ
- 40
Specs, sample & timing
- Specifications
- 96 cream wide-ruled sheets (192 sides), elastic, bookmark, back pocket, pen loop. Core 365 mark on back.
- Logo / customization
- One-location deboss included; setup $85 (page also says $80)
- Sample & setup
- Available; cost by quote
- Production
- Ready to ship in 11 days after art approval
- Shipping
- Quote required
Low MOQ and clear tiers; not linen and carries maker branding.
Logo application uses the original The Cottonwood artwork intact — no cropped or redrawn marks.