Custom 2" x 4" Mini Notepads by Captain Notepad
Printed in the USA · Based in Denver, Colorado since 2000
A 2" x 4" notepad is a slim mini notepad, narrow enough to ride in a shirt pocket, a small purse or a party favor bag. We print your logo, name or artwork in full color on every sheet, so each note someone tears off carries your design with it.
Order as few as 24 pads, or as many as 5,000, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. Free design help and up to 3 free proofs are included, and there are no setup fees. It's one of our 34 standard notepad sizes.
Included With Every Mini Notepad Order
Why a Slim Mini Notepad Works
Small pads get carried. A big legal pad stays on a desk, but a 2" x 4" pad goes into a pocket, a glove box, a lunch bag or a kitchen drawer, and it comes out whenever someone needs to jot a phone number, a parking spot or three things to pick up on the way home. The narrow shape gives you a few real lines to write on, not just a corner for a single word.
That makes custom mini notepads a practical giveaway. They're light, they don't take up room in a bag, and the logo at the top of the sheet is seen each time someone writes.
Mini Notepads for Party Favors and Goodie Bags
Mini notepads for party bags are an easy alternative to candy and plastic toys. Print a name and a date, a short thank-you line, or a design that matches the invitations, and add one to each favor bag. A few ideas:
- Birthdays and showers: the guest of honor's name with a simple illustration, plus lined space below.
- Weddings: the couple's initials and wedding date on a pad for each place setting.
- School and team events: a school logo or mascot on pads for welcome packets.
- Holidays: Christmas mini notepads with a winter design make easy stocking stuffers or client gifts tucked into a card.
The calculator's Custom Printed Top Sheet option prints a separate design on the first sheet of each pad, a nice spot for a welcome note or a thank-you message.
Branded Mini Notepads for Business
For a business, a branded mini notepad is a small, low-key way to stay in front of people. Our gallery shows a few approaches:
- Home services: the Rapid Flow Plumbing pad prints a bold logo, a 24/7 emergency service line and a phone number at the top, with lined space below.
- Small shops: the Marigold & Co pads use a Notes heading over a column of checkboxes and a floral border.
- Tech and repair: the Broken Pear Computer Repair pad keeps the logo at the top and the phone number and website at the bottom.
A home-service company can leave a pad behind after a visit; a shop can drop one in each bag at checkout. Pair the pads with custom pens and pencils for a matching set, or see more promotional products.
Mini Notepads in Bulk
The calculator goes from 24 to 5,000 pads, so the same page covers a small order of favors and a bulk run for a conference or a season of service calls. The per-pad price generally drops as the quantity goes up. For more than 5,000, or for several designs at once, call 888-268-7237 or request a quote.
Mini Notepad, Memo Book or Sticky Note?
These are easy to mix up. Our mini notepads are glued at one edge onto a chipboard backer, and each sheet tears off. They are not sticky. A memo book is stapled like a booklet, so the pages stay together; see our stapled memo books and recycled pocket notebooks. For repositionable notes, see our custom sticky notepads and Post-it® Brand custom sticky notes.
2" x 4" Notepad Specs
- Size: 2" wide × 4" tall.
- Printing: full color (CMYK) front; back-side printing optional.
- Paper: 50 lb. bright white text standard; 60 lb. or 70 lb. upgrades.
- Backer: chipboard.
- Sheets: 25 or 50 per pad.
- Quantity: 24 to 5,000 pads in the calculator.
- Turnaround: 8–10 business days after proof approval, or 5 business days with rush, plus shipping.
Options in the Price Calculator
- Production Days: 8–10 business days (standard) or 5 business days (rush).
- Page Count Per Pad: 25 or 50 sheets.
- Backside Printing: a second design on the back of each sheet.
- Paper Stock: 50 lb. Standard, 60 lb. Better or 70 lb. Premium.
- Artwork Bleed: color to the edge of the sheet; without it, a 1/8" margin stays unprinted, which is noticeable on a pad this narrow.
- Notepad Magnet: listed as "Yes (Not Attached)"; ask us what's included.
- Custom Printed Top Sheet: a separate design on the first sheet of each pad.
Options by Phone
Rounded corners, perforated sheets, sequential numbering, a hole punch, attached magnetic backing, a printed chipboard backer and landscape layouts are available. A pad without magnetic backing won't stay on a fridge; see our magnetic notepads if that's what you need. Call 888-268-7237.
2″ × 4″ beside other small notepad sizes
| Size | Shape and minimum | Common use | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2″ × 4″ (this pad) | Slim mini; from 24 pads | Favors, short lists, pocket notes | You are here |
| 2″ × 3″ | Smallest mini; from 25 pads | A name or a number | 2″ × 3″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 3″ | Small square; from 24 pads | Desk reminders | 3″ × 3″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 4″ | Small memo; from 18 pads | Daily memos | 3″ × 4″ custom notepads |
| 3.5″ × 4.25″ | Small memo; from 12 pads | Phone and desk notes | 3.5″ × 4.25″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 5″ | Index-card size; from 12 pads | Small notepads for pockets | 3″ × 5″ custom notepads |
| 2″ × 6″ | Narrow list; from 18 pads | Very short checklists | 2″ × 6″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 7″ | Skinny list; from 8 pads | Longer lists | 3″ × 7″ custom notepads |
How to Order Custom Mini Notepads
- Choose a quantity (from 24 pads), sheet count, paper and options.
- Pick 8–10 business days or the 5-business-day rush.
- Customize one of our ready-made 2″ × 4″ designs, upload your own artwork, or send your logo or party details to our designer.
- Review your proof, emailed within 1 business day; up to 3 proofs are free.
- Production starts the day after you approve.
Want a little more room? The 3″ × 5″ notepad is the classic small notepad size, and the 3″ × 6″ to-do list pad is a short list pad.
Real People on the Phone
Captain Notepad has been based in Denver, Colorado since 2000, and every pad is printed in the USA and shipped nationwide. Call 888-268-7237 about a design or an event date; Jace, the owner, often answers the phone.
Try a Free Sample
Not sure how small 2" x 4" is in your hand? Call 888-268-7237 for a free sample, or send us a message with your mailing address.
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.
Mini Notepad FAQs: 2" x 4" Custom Notepads
What size is a mini notepad?
Are mini notepads good party favors?
They can be. A mini notepad is useful after the party is over, it's light, and it fits in a favor bag without crushing anything. Print the guest of honor's name, the date or a short line such as “Thanks for coming!” For a theme, match the colors to the invitations.
Can I order Christmas mini notepads?
Yes. Any holiday design prints in full color: snowflakes, a winter scene, a family photo or a “Happy Holidays from” line with your company name. Mini notepads fit in a stocking or a holiday card envelope for clients. Order early in the season, since standard production is 8–10 business days after proof approval.
Can the top sheet of each mini notepad be different?
The price calculator has a Custom Printed Top Sheet option: the first sheet of every pad gets its own design, such as a welcome note or a thank-you message, and the sheets underneath carry your regular design. It's a simple way to make a favor or a gift feel personal.
Do mini notepads come with a pen?
Pens aren't attached to our pads, but you can order custom pens and pencils with the same logo and hand them out together. A 2″ × 4″ pad and a slim pen fit side by side in most favor bags and conference packets.
How much do mini notepads cost?
The price depends on quantity, sheet count, paper and options, and the live price calculator on this page shows the exact total as you choose. There are no setup or artwork fees, and the per-pad price generally drops as the quantity goes up.
What's the difference between a 2 x 3 and a 2 x 4 notepad?
Both are 2 inches wide. The 2″ × 3″ mini memo pad is the smallest pad we make, good for a name or a number. The 2″ × 4″ adds an inch of height, enough for four or five short lines, so it works as a tiny list pad as well as a note pad.
How many 2 x 4 notepads can I order?
The price calculator runs from 24 pads up to 5,000 pads in a single order, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. For more than 5,000, or for several designs in one order, call 888-268-7237 or request a quote.
Are 2 x 4 mini notepads sticky?
No. The sheets are glued along one edge onto a chipboard backer and tear off cleanly, but there's no adhesive on the back of each sheet. If you want notes that stick to a screen or a wall, see our custom sticky notepads and Post-it® Brand custom sticky notes.
Can I get mini notepads in time for an event?
Usually, if you plan ahead. Standard production is 8–10 business days after you approve your proof, plus shipping. For a closer date, choose the 5-business-day rush in the price calculator and rush shipping at checkout, or call 888-268-7237 to talk through the timing.
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.
