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type: faq
title: "What is the difference between standard and premium Custom Calendars?"
description: "Premium calendars use heavier stock and wire-o coil binding that lies fully flat, while standard versions use lighter paper and saddle-stitch binding."
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# What is the difference between standard and premium Custom Calendars?

The main differences are paper weight and binding, and both affect how the calendar feels and lasts. Standard Premium Paper Lighter stock Thicker, heavier stock Binding Saddle-stitch Wire-o coil Lay-flat Partial Pages lay completely flat Premium calendars feel more substantial and stand up to a full year of daily use. Wire-o coil binding lets pages flip and lie flat, which suits desk and planning calendars.

Premium calendars use heavier stock and wire-o coil binding that lies fully flat, while standard versions use lighter paper and saddle-stitch binding.

|  | Standard | Premium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper | Lighter stock | Thicker, heavier stock |
| Binding | Saddle-stitch | Wire-o coil |
| Lay-flat | Partial | Pages lay completely flat |

- Premium calendars feel more substantial and stand up to a full year of daily use.
- Wire-o coil binding lets pages flip and lie flat, which suits desk and planning calendars.

[Order calendars](https://www.4over4.com/product/calendars)

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