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Custom 5 x 8 All-Cardstock Booklets | Heavyweight Pages

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Full color, saddle-stitched. The cardstock you pick is used for the cover and every inside page. Page count includes the cover.

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5 x 8 All-Cardstock Booklets

5 x 8 booklets with every page on cardstock

Every page, cover and inside, is printed on heavy 80 or 100 lb cover stock, so these booklets feel substantial and hold up to constant handling. 5 x 8 is a little narrower than a half-letter page, a comfortable size to hold in one hand.

Order by 12pm and your booklets ship the next business day.

  • Menus
  • Event & wedding programs
  • Lookbooks
  • Portfolios
  • Product sheets
  • Anything handled a lot
5 x 8 saddle-stitched all-cardstock booklet held in hand
Custom 5 x 8 all-cardstock booklet, closed front cover

Why 5 x 8

Comfortable to hold and read

  • Classic notebook and trade-book proportions
  • Opens flat to 10" x 8"
  • Easy to read in one hand
  • Every page on sturdy 80 or 100 lb cover stock

Specifications

5 x 8 all-cardstock booklet specs

Finished size 5" x 8" (portrait)
Open (flat) size 10" x 8"
File size with bleed 5.25" x 8.25" (0.125" bleed on all sides)
Page count 8 to 20 pages, in steps of 4 (includes the cover)
Paper 80 or 100 lb Gloss or Matte Cover on every page
Binding Saddle-stitched with 2 wire staples
Printing Full color on both sides, high-definition digital press
Quantity Up to 2,500 per line, with bulk pricing that drops as quantity goes up
Production Order by 12pm, ships the next business day (proof approval included)

Paper guide

Choose your cardstock

Cardstock Feel Best for
80 lb Gloss Cover Sturdy, shiny, vibrant color Photo-heavy menus and lookbooks
80 lb Matte Cover Sturdy, smooth, low glare Programs and text-heavy pages
100 lb Gloss Cover Thick and rigid, high shine Premium menus and portfolios
100 lb Matte Cover Thick and rigid, elegant finish Wedding programs and keepsakes
Need more than 20 pages? Our regular 5 x 8 booklets go up to 96 pages with a separate cardstock cover.

Size guide

How big is 5 x 8?

Opens flat to 10" x 8". Here's how it compares with our other portrait sizes.

5 x 8 booklet compared with other portrait booklet sizes, shown to scale

How it works

From file to doorstep in 4 easy steps

Pick your optionsChoose paper, cover, page count and quantity. Your price updates instantly.
Upload your PDFOr order now and email your file later in any format. We'll prep it for print.
Approve your proofCheck your proof, or add a free printed sample video to see the real booklet first.
We print & shipOrder by 12pm and it ships the next business day from the location nearest you.

On-Time Delivery Guarantee

Your booklets arrive by the estimated delivery date you see when you order. If we're ever running behind on our end, we upgrade your shipping to overnight at our cost so your order still arrives on time.

Dates move if a file needs fixing or a proof is approved after the 12pm cutoff. Weather and carrier network disruptions are outside our control.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If your booklets arrive with a print or finishing defect, we'll reprint and reship them for free or give you a full refund, including shipping. Just email us within 30 days. Read the full guarantee

FAQ

Questions about 5 x 8 booklets

How fast will I get my booklets?

Order by 12pm and your booklets ship the next business day from our East Coast or West Coast location, whichever is closer to you. With free FedEx 2Day® on orders $99+, most orders arrive about 3 business days after you order. Enter your ZIP code above to see your estimated delivery date and shipping cost before you add to cart.

Delivery is covered by our On-Time Delivery Guarantee: if we're running behind on our end, we upgrade your shipping to overnight at our cost.

Will I see a proof before you print?

Yes. Every order gets a proof to approve before we print, and that step is already counted in the next-business-day ship time. Want to see the real thing first? Choose the free printed sample video: we print one copy of your booklet and send you a video of it to approve before the full run (adds about one business day).

How many pages can my booklet have?

8 to 20 pages, in steps of 4. Every page, including the cover, is printed on the same cardstock. Need more pages? Our regular 5 x 8 booklets go much higher, with a separate cardstock cover.

Which cardstock should I choose?

Gloss makes photos and colors pop; Matte has a smooth, low-glare finish that's easy to read and write on. 100 lb cover is noticeably thicker and stiffer than 80 lb, so choose it for menus, portfolios and anything that gets handled a lot.

How should I set up my file?

Upload a PDF with one page per page, in reading order, at your booklet's finished size plus 0.125" bleed on every side. Keep text and logos inside the safe zone. Our free print template above shows the trim, bleed and safe zone, and there's a PNG version for Canva.

I don't have a print-ready file. Can I still order?

Yes. Choose "Order now, email file later" and send your file in any format after checkout. We'll prepare it for print and send you a proof to approve before anything is printed.

What if something is wrong with my order?

Every order is covered by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If there's a print or finishing defect, we'll reprint and reship your order for free or refund you in full. Just email support@bklet.com within 30 days with your order number and a few photos.

Do you offer bulk pricing?

Yes. The price per booklet drops as your quantity goes up; you can see the savings in the run size table above. For more than 2,500 booklets per line, or anything custom, request a custom estimate and we'll get back to you quickly.

Do you ship outside the US?

Not yet. We currently ship within the United States only, from our East Coast and West Coast locations.