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Deciding upon custom ink stamps for your business or even for personal use can be an interesting task. There are many sayings, designs, colors, fonts, self-inking, pre-inked, special marking inks and sizes ranging from 1.5”x.05” to 3”x5” with some companies offering larger custom sizes. Here, we’ll take a look at a few of the choices there are for custom ink stamps to give you a heads up on what’s available.
Types of Stamp
General Purpose Stamp – Stamps are used for everything from stamping an address on an envelope to signing a payroll check. A general purpose custom ink stamp usually comes in three basic colors: blue ink, black ink or red ink, can range in size, and can be custom made to fit your need; however, are generally used for the following:
- FOR DEPOSIT ONLY
- FAXED
- PAID
- RECEIVED
- FRAGILE
- MEDIA ENCLOSED
- HOLIDAY GREETINGS (MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, ETC.)
- PAST DUE
- CONFIDENTIAL
- COPY
- ORIGINAL
- THANK YOU
- SIGN HERE
- URGENT
Large and Extra Large General Purpose Stamps – For individuals or companies that need that extra space for a custom stamp, large and even extra large custom ink stamps are your choice. Whether you need to specify the contents of a package or want to add special instructions to a document, just about any message can be created into a custom ink stamp.
Pocket Stamps – A pocket stamp goes where you go. It can fit in your computer bag, your purse, your jacket pocket or pants pocket. These types of custom ink stamps are generally about 1.5”x.05” and come in three basic inks as well; black, blue or red. These small stamps can also be custom made to meet a special need, but can also be used for the same purposes as the general purpose stamps listed above.
Date Stamps – Date stamps come in various sizes and usually come in the three basic ink colors: black, blue and red. You do have the option with some custom ink stamp companies to special order in different colors, but make sure you know if this is an option before selecting a particular company. Although most date stamps generally have the same message, some variations can include the company name, date and the following:
- APPROVED
- RECEIVED
- PAID
- PAST DUE
Signature Stamps – Your actual signature can be recreated on custom ink stamps. You select the color, the size, font and whether you want to add a border or even your initials. Anyone signing multiple documents or checks finds these stamps more valuable than anticipated. The never leave home without them.
Self-Inking and Rubber Stamps
You have the option with many custom ink stamps to order a pre-inked or non-inked stamp. Pre-inked stamps give you high quality impressions without the need for an ink pad. You can stamp thousands of times, and when it’s needed, you can simply add a few drops of ink to the stamp and away you go. If you prefer the ink pad, don’t worry, there are sizes available to meet your needs.