Guide to Rubber Stamps

How are Self-Inking and Pre-Inked Stamps different?

Self-inking stamps have a built-in ink pad. A patented spring device automatically re-inks the die with your image between each impression. In slow motion, you can watch the rubber stamp as it flips up and then down against the ink pad – with each impression. In general our self-inking stamps use a water-based ink. Even though they typically need to be re-inked more than pre-inked stamps, the re-inking procedure is remarkably easy and mess-free.

Pre-Inked stamps also carry their own ink. But, pre-inked stamps do not use a flip-around device – just a die that is saturated with ink. The ink seeps through the die (which is also patented) at a controlled rate. Many find that a pre-inked stamp gives a better quality of impression than found with a self-inking stamp.



	Self-Inking Stamps	Pre-Inked Stamps	Traditional Stamps
Cost	Premium	Average	Lowest Cost
Maximum Size	2" x 2.75"	3" x 4"	4" x 6"
Impression Quality	Good	Best	Fair
Good for Multiple Impressions	Best	Better	Good
Advantages	• Business - Grade • Smooth Operation; good for Repeated Impressions • Built-In Ink Pad • Low cost ink refills	• Many Shapes • Traditional Design • No Ink Pad; Ink Built-In	• Low-Volume Users, Crafters • Largest size • Requires Ink Pad • Affordable • Good for curved surfaces
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