Custom 5" x 5" Memo Pads by Captain Notepad
Printed in the USA · Based in Denver, Colorado since 2000
A 5" x 5" notepad is a square memo pad: roomy enough for a phone message or a short list, compact enough to live beside a keyboard or on a front counter. The square shape gives your logo a natural home at the top or bottom of the sheet, and it looks different from the rectangular pads already in every desk drawer.
Order as few as 12 pads, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. Every sheet prints in full color, and you get free design help and a free digital proof before anything prints. It's one of our 34 standard notepad sizes.
Why Choose Captain Notepad?
What a Square Memo Pad Is Good For
Memo pads do the small jobs: a message for a coworker, a reminder stuck to a monitor, a quick sketch, a name and number at the front desk. A square sheet handles all of them without wasting paper, and it tears off cleanly from the chipboard-backed pad.
- Desk and reception: phone messages and visitor notes with your logo in view all day.
- Service counters: the Redline Auto Detailing pad in the photos prints Vehicle and Service Date lines, so every note doubles as a mini service record.
- Studios and workshops: the Dovetail Works pads show a "Notes" checklist with a clean logo header.
- Guest welcome: the Vacation Rentals pad shown here sits on a table for guests to jot down plans, with the phone number at the foot. See our hotel and hospitality notepads for more guest-room ideas.
Custom Memo Pads for Your Business
A custom note pad for business is one of the few promotional items people use every day. Hand them out at a trade show, include one in a client welcome kit, or leave a stack at the checkout. Because they're useful, they stay on desks and counters, and your name stays with them.
Common layouts on a 5" x 5" pad:
- Logo band at the top, open writing space below.
- Lined sheet with your phone number and website along the bottom edge.
- A short form, such as Date, Name and Notes, for service or sales calls.
- Grid or dot pattern for sketches and quick plans.
Making Memo Pads to Sell or Give
Illustrators, gift shops and small stationery brands can print their own designs with us. Send finished art, and we'll print it on every sheet. Want to test a design? Start with a small run, then reorder in larger quantities once you know what sells. For gifts, add a name, a monogram or a family photo and order as few as 12.
What You Get with Every 5" x 5" Notepad
- Size: 5" × 5" square.
- Printing: full color (CMYK) on the front of every sheet.
- Paper: 50 lb. bright white text paper as standard, with 60 lb. and 70 lb. upgrades in the price calculator.
- Backer: a sturdy chipboard backer.
- Sheets per pad: 25 or 50.
- Bleed: optional 1/8" bleed for edge-to-edge color.
- Minimum order: 12 pads, up to 5,000 in the price calculator.
- Production: 8–10 business days after proof approval, or 5 business days with the rush option, plus shipping time.
Options in the Price Calculator
- Production Days: 8–10 business days (standard) or the 5-business-day rush.
- Page Count Per Pad: 25 or 50 sheets.
- Backside Printing: a second design on the back of each sheet. Needs 60 lb. paper or heavier.
- Paper Stock: 50 lb. (Standard), 60 lb. (Better) or 70 lb. (Premium).
- Artwork Bleed: color or photos that run off the edge.
Options Available by Phone
Rounded corners (a nice touch on a square pad), perforated sheets, sequential numbering, a hole punch, magnetic backing, a printed chipboard backer and landscape layouts are all available. Call 888-268-7237 to set them up.
How 5″ × 5″ compares to other memo pad sizes
| Size | Shape and minimum | Common use | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5″ × 5″ (this pad) | Square memo pad; from 12 pads | Desk memos, counter giveaways, gifts | You are here |
| 3″ × 3″ | Small square; from 24 pads | Pocket reminders and mail inserts | 3″ × 3″ custom notepads |
| 4″ × 4″ | Square; from 12 pads | A compact square for desks | 4″ × 4″ custom notepads |
| 6″ × 6″ | Large square; from 12 pads | More writing room on the desk | 6″ × 6″ custom notepads |
| 5″ × 3″ | Wide memo; from 12 pads | Phone messages and short notes | 5″ × 3″ custom notepads |
| 5″ × 4″ | Wide memo; from 8 pads | Notes with a larger logo band | 5″ × 4″ custom notepads |
| 4″ × 6″ | Handheld; from 9 pads | Everyday notes and lists | 4″ × 6″ custom notepads |
| 5″ × 7″ | Tall handheld; from 8 pads | Lists and meeting notes | 5″ × 7″ custom notepads |
Need notes that stick? See our sticky notepads. Want a solid block for the desk? Browse our memo cubes.
How to Order Your 5" x 5" Memo Pads
- Choose your quantity (from 12 pads), sheets, paper and extras.
- Pick standard production (8–10 business days) or the 5-business-day rush.
- Start from one of our ready-made 5″ × 5″ designs, upload your own artwork, or ask our designer to create a layout from your logo.
- Check the digital PDF proof we email within 1 business day. Up to 3 proofs are free.
- Production starts the day after your approval.
A Real Person on the Phone
Captain Notepad has been based in Denver, Colorado since 2000, and every pad we sell is printed in the USA. Call 888-268-7237 with a question about a memo pad layout, a gift order or a resale run; Jace, the owner, often answers the phone.
Request a Free Sample
Request a free sample by calling 888-268-7237, or send us a message and tell us where to send it. Have an event date? Tell us before you order so we can plan for it.
Production: Standard production is 8–10 business days after proof approval, plus shipping time. When the date is tight, pick the 5-business-day rush option in the price calculator, and choose rush shipping at checkout. Production begins the day after proof approval.
Frequently Asked Questions About 5" x 5" Memo Pads
What is a memo pad used for?
A memo pad is a small tear-off pad for quick notes: phone messages, reminders, a name and number, a short checklist. A 5″ × 5″ square is big enough to write a real message and small enough to sit by the phone, on a reception desk or in a kitchen drawer.
Can I order custom memo pads for my business?
Yes. That's what this page is for. Your logo, colors, phone number and website print in full color on every sheet, so each note someone writes carries your name. Businesses use them as desk supplies, counter giveaways and thank-you gifts for clients.
How do I make my own custom memo pads?
Three ways: start from one of our ready-made 5″ × 5″ designs and add your logo, upload your own artwork if you already have a finished design, or send us your logo and ask our designer to build the layout for free. We email a digital proof within 1 business day, and nothing prints until you approve it.
Can I make memo pads to sell?
Yes. Artists, shops and stationery brands send us their own designs to print. Because the artwork is yours, you decide how to sell the finished pads. The calculator runs from 12 to 5,000 pads, so you can test a small batch before a larger run.
Who will print my custom memo pads?
We will. Captain Notepad has been based in Denver since 2000, and every pad is printed in the USA. You deal with us directly from proof to delivery, and when you call 888-268-7237, Jace, the owner, often answers.
How many custom memo pads do I have to order?
The minimum is 12 pads, the smallest quantity in the price calculator, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. There are no setup or artwork fees, and up to 3 digital proofs are free.
Can I design a custom notepad online?
Yes. Open the 5″ × 5″ design templates to customize a layout in your browser, or use the upload page for print-ready art. Notepads keep a 1/8″ non-printable margin, so choose Artwork Bleed if your color should run to the edge.
Can I order just a few personalized notepads as a gift?
You can order as few as 12 pads, which works well for a family gift, a small team or a wedding party. Add a name, a monogram or a photo, and our designer will help with the layout at no charge.
How does a 5 x 5 notepad compare to a 5 x 7 or 5 x 8?
Can I get a 5 x 5 grid or graph memo pad?
Yes. A grid, dot grid or lined pattern can be part of your design, and it prints on every sheet with your logo. If you'd rather have a bound book than a tear-off pad, see our 5″ × 5″ bound notebook.
Need a different size? Call 888-268-7237 for a custom quote, or request a quote online. Or explore every style on our Custom Notepads page.
