Pens at the ready, lawyers! Take note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what is a legal notepad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So what exactly is a legal notepad? What\u2019s the difference between a standard notepad and a legal notepad? Well, the answer is more than you think actually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main difference is that legal pads must have a 1-1\/4\u201d vertical line (commonly known as a \u2018down line\u2019) running along the left marginal edge of the pad\u2019s page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nowadays, there are a whole variety of different legal notepads available for those that need one, but legal pads are traditionally yellow with blue horizontal lines and red vertical lines. Times have certainly changed though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the standard legal notepad size?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a lot of confusion surrounding the sizing of legal notepads. It\u2019s commonly assumed that ALL legal notepads come in legal size (8.5\u201d x 14\u201d), but this is not necessarily true. Although you can certainly buy legal notepads in legal size, there are also numerous other size options available, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Junior size (5\u201d x 8\u201d)<\/li>
- Letter-size (8\u201d x 11\u201d) <\/li>
- A6 size (4\u201d x 5\u201d)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What are the different rulings you can get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To put it simply, the term \u2018rulings\u2019 refers to the horizontal lines on the page of your legal notepad. The width of these ruled lines can vary too. This means some pads have lots of lines on a page and some have significantly fewer. Typically, there are 3 main types of ruling widths: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Wide Rulings<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Also known as \u2018legal ruled\u2019, this width has the least number of lines on a single page. It\u2019s the best option for writers who have large handwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Medium Rulings<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Also known as \u2018college ruled\u2019, this width has more lines than \u2018legal ruled\u2019 and is the most common sizing for stand legal notepad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Narrow Rulings<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This width has the most number of lines on a single page and is the best option for writers who have small handwriting or write large quantities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is a typical legal pad yellow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As we\u2019ve already mentioned, legal notepads are typically canary yellow, but there are now other various colors available. But why was a legal notepad traditionally yellow in the first place? Well here\u2019s a fun story for you\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, the first legal notepad was invented around 1888 by a man named Thomas Holley<\/a>. He worked at a paper mill and eventually became frustrated that large quantities of paper would end up going to waste. So much so that he often collected all of the scrap paper at the end of the day and stitched them together to make collective pads of paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s thought that because these pads were made of scraps found on the floor, Holler would dye the low-quality paper a yellow color to make the scraps look more uniform. Makes sense, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, there\u2019s a twist in the story. Despite this making logical sense, a lot of historians contest this explanation as simply hearsay. Instead, it\u2019s suggested that legal notepads actually became yellow years after Holler\u2019s invention, simply because the color yellow<\/a> stimulates the mind and also doesn\u2019t show paper\u2019s age as much as white does. So we suppose we\u2019ll never know the true origin of yellow legal paper! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What personalized legal pads do Captain Notepad sell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What personalized legal pads do we sell here at Captain Notepad? Well, we offer a wide selection of legal notepads<\/a> that you can choose from. Whether you want a legal notepad for home or in the office, let\u2019s quickly take a look at the best legal pads you can order today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Economy Legal Pad – Small or Large<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our economy personalized legal pad<\/a> is the perfect option for those on a budget. The pad comes in a standard color imprint with a header you can customize with your own brand image or logo. It contains 30 sheets of 18 lb. white tablet blond paper and can be ordered in quantities of 250-2000. It also comes in two sizes: small or large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Padfolio with Cover – 5 1\/2″ x 8 1\/4″ or 8 1\/4″ x 11″<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our custom-printed paper padfolio<\/a> is one of our best legal pads, with print on both the cover and the front side of the interior pages. As a result, they\u2019re great for use at conventions, seminars, or jobs that require you to stand and take fast notes. Best of all, you can customize the cover in all sorts of ways, including your brand name and logo or even your contact information. It also comes in two sizes: 5 1\/2″ x 8 1\/4″ or 8 1\/4″ x 11″.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One Color Legal Pad – Small or Large<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our one-color legal pad<\/a> is a personalized legal pad any lawyer would be lucky to have. The sheets are perforated and the pad binding is stapled and covered in black tape, making it one of the most sturdy and convenient options out of all of our printed legal pads. It also comes in two sizes: small or large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Browse our wide variety of best legal pads today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still unsure how to choose the best legal pads for your business, then look no further than our selection of fully personalized legal pads<\/a>. We have a personalized legal pad for all types of law sector businesses, so browse our products now to find the right one for yours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best of all, you can customize all of our legal notepads with your own personal touches. Simply choose the personalized legal pad you love the most, then add your customizing instructions or upload your art. After we\u2019ve received the order, our creative design team will send you a proof for you to check over. Once we\u2019ve got your seal of approval, we\u2019ll get straight to work! Your 100% satisfaction is our priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have questions about our personalized legal notepads, please feel free to get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Narrow Rulings<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Medium Rulings<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Wide Rulings<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n