Custom 3.5" x 8" Notepads by Captain Notepad
Printed in the USA · Based in Denver, Colorado since 2000
The 3.5" x 8" notepad is our slim list pad: tall enough for a full grocery run or a day's to-dos, and narrow enough to live on a kitchen counter or beside a keyboard. It's the size behind our grocery, honey-do, to-do and real estate theme pads, and a favorite for realtors and local businesses who mail pads to clients.
Jace Rogat, who owns Captain Notepad, likes to point out that these pads "fit very nice into a number 10 size envelope, so it makes it really easy to put in an envelope and mail to your clients."
Order as few as 12 pads, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. Your logo, photo and contact details print in full color on every sheet, and a free proof comes before anything prints. It's one of our 34 standard notepad sizes. Want a pad half an inch taller, or a smaller first order? See our 3.5″ × 8.5″ slim notepads, which start at 6 pads.
Why Choose Captain Notepad?
The List Pad: Grocery, To-Do and Honey-Do
In Jace's words, the 3.5 x 8 is "just the right size for jotting down any sort of a to-do list or a grocery list." A list reads top to bottom, so a tall, narrow sheet suits it, and it tears off cleanly to take to the store.
You can start from a blank page with your logo, or build on a list layout we've already designed:
- Grocery and shopping lists: category sections, checkboxes and a "don't forget" line. Browse our grocery and shopping list pads.
- To-do and checklists: a bold header and a checkbox on every line, like the Summit Peak Co. "To Do" pads in the photos on this page. See our to-do and checklist pads and daily task list pads.
- Honey-do lists: a playful header for the fridge or the garage workbench. See our honey-do list pads.
- Job notes: job number, date and notes fields, like the Precision Electric pad shown here.
Realtor and Real Estate Notepads
A "Things To Do Today" pad with your photo, brokerage logo and phone number, like the realtor design in the photos on this page, keeps your name on a client's counter long after the closing. As Jace tells customers, "You've got a notepad that works double duty as a marketing piece."
- Farm-area mailers: the pad slips into a #10 envelope with a letter or market update.
- Door-to-door drops: add Door Hanger Bags in the calculator.
Find themed layouts in our real estate notepads, or pair a pad with an envelope in our notepads with matching envelopes. For runs of 1,000 pads or more, compare our best value real estate notepads and the 3.5″ × 8″ best value notepads.
What You Get with Every 3.5" x 8" Notepad
- Size: 3.5" × 8", portrait.
- 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 that keeps the pad flat while you write.
- Sheets per pad: 25 or 50.
- Bleed: optional 1/8" bleed when your design runs to the edge.
- Design: free design help from a real designer.
- Minimum order: 12 pads, up to 10,000 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
Choose these right on this page:
- Paper Stock: 50 lb. (Standard), 60 lb. (Better) or 70 lb. (Premium).
- Backside Printing: put a second design on the back of each sheet (a recipe, a coupon or your listings). It needs 60 lb. paper or heavier.
- Custom Printed Top Sheet: a first sheet that differs from the rest of the pad, perfect for a thank-you note to a client.
- Notepad Magnet: adds a magnet with each pad, shipped separately (not attached).
- Door Hanger Bags: for pads you plan to hang on doorknobs.
- Artwork Bleed: lets your background color or photo run right off the edge.
Options Available by Phone
Want the magnet attached? Magnetic backing, rounded corners, perforated sheets, sequential numbering, a hole punch, a printed chipboard backer and landscape layouts are all available. Call 888-268-7237 to set them up.
How 3.5″ × 8″ compares to other slim sizes
| Size | Also called | Common use | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5″ × 8″ (this pad) | Slim list pad; 25 or 50 sheets; from 12 pads | Grocery, to-do and honey-do lists, realtor mailers, #10-envelope inserts | You are here |
| 3.5″ × 8.5″ | Slim pad, rack-card size; 25 or 50 sheets; from 6 pads | Half an inch taller; boutiques, bakeries and small first orders | 3.5″ × 8.5″ slim notepads |
| 3.5″ × 8.5″ Budget | Budget slim pad; 10, 15 or 20 sheets; from 48 pads | Lighter pads for mailers and handouts | 3.5″ × 8.5″ budget notepads |
| 3.5″ × 8″ Best Value | Bulk real estate pad; from 1,000 pads | Large realtor and farm-area runs | 3.5″ × 8″ best value notepads |
| 3″ × 8″ | Narrow list pad; 25 or 50 sheets; from 8 pads | Half an inch narrower; errands and shopping lists | 3″ × 8″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 9″ | Tall narrow pad; 25 or 50 sheets; from 8 pads | Longer lists in a narrow column | 3″ × 9″ custom notepads |
| 4″ × 8″ | Wide list pad; 25 or 50 sheets; from 12 pads | A wider list with room for notes | 4″ × 8″ custom notepads |
| 4″ × 9″ | Tall list pad; 25 or 50 sheets; from 12 pads | Long lists with extra writing room | 4″ × 9″ custom notepads |
| 4.25″ × 11″ | Quarter-letter strip; 25 or 50 sheets; from 8 pads | Extra-long lists, menus and schedules | 4.25″ × 11″ custom notepads |
Need a narrower strip? Try the 3″ × 8″.
How to Order Your 3.5" x 8" Notepads
- Choose your quantity in the price calculator, starting at 12 pads, then pick 25 or 50 sheets, your paper and any extras.
- Pick standard production (8–10 business days) or the 5-business-day rush.
- Start from one of our ready-made 3.5″ × 8″ 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, and nothing prints until you say so.
- Production starts the day after your approval.
Talk to the Owner, Not a Call Center
Captain Notepad has been in Denver, Colorado since 2000, and every pad we sell is printed in the USA. We're members of SAGE and ASI, the promotional-products trade associations. Call 888-268-7237 with a question about a list layout or a mailing, and you may well find Jace on the other end of the line.
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 a required in-hands 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 3.5" x 8" Notepads
What size is a grocery list notepad?
Most grocery list notepads are tall and narrow, because a list runs down the page. Ours is 3.5″ wide by 8″ tall, small enough for a kitchen drawer or a #10 business envelope. If you want a little more length, our 3.5″ × 8.5″ slim notepad is half an inch taller.
Can I get a grocery list pad with a magnet?
Yes. The price calculator has a Notepad Magnet option that adds a magnet to each pad, shipped separately (not attached). If you'd like the magnetic backing attached to the pad, call 888-268-7237 and we'll set it up. Or browse our ready-made 3.5″ × 8″ magnetic notepads.
Can I design a grocery list notepad with categories?
Absolutely. Every sheet prints in full color, so your list can be split into sections such as Produce, Dairy, Pantry and Household, with checkbox lines under each. Send us your layout, start from one of our grocery list designs, or ask our designer to build the sections for you at no charge.
What makes a good to-do list notepad for work?
A good work to-do pad is quick to scan: a clear header, a checkbox on every line and room for a date. The 3.5″ × 8″ shape fits beside a keyboard without taking over the desk. For finished layouts, see our daily task list pads and to-do and checklist pads.
Why do real estate agents give out notepads?
Because a notepad gets used. A realtor pad with your photo, brokerage and phone number puts your name in front of a client every time they write a list, and the 3.5″ × 8″ size fits a #10 envelope for mailing. See our real estate notepads for themed designs, or best value real estate notepads for larger runs.
How many grocery list notepads do I have to order?
The minimum is 12 pads, the smallest quantity in the price calculator. The calculator goes up to 10,000 pads, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. There are no setup or artwork fees, and up to 3 digital proofs are free.
How long does it take to print custom to-do list notepads?
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. Your digital proof arrives within 1 business day of receiving your artwork, and production starts the day after you approve it.
Is a 3.5 x 8 notepad the same as a 3.5 x 8.5 notepad?
No, they're two different cuts. This pad is 3.5″ × 8″, starts at 12 pads, and is the size our theme list designs use. Our 3.5″ × 8.5″ notepad is half an inch taller, the same footprint as a 3.5″ × 8.5″ rack card, and you can order as few as 6. Both fit inside a #10 envelope.
Where can I buy grocery list notepads near me?
Order online right here and we ship to you. Captain Notepad has been based in Denver since 2000, and every pad is printed in the USA. Prefer to talk? Call 888-268-7237; Jace, the owner, often answers. Request a free sample to see one first.
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.
