The Many Uses Of Rubber Stamps

What people may not realize is that the humble and compact rubber stamp is one of the most widely used office utensils in the world. Many people believe that in the lightening fast digital age where everything is instant there isn’t a need for rubber stamps anymore. The rubber stamp isn’t obsolete yet as there hasn’t been a machine (or a series of) that has been able to complete the same amount of tasks that a rubber stamp can fill. Rubber stamps are not obsolete with all the different types of stamps available they have many uses even outside the office.

Rubber stamps can come in a variety of designs such as hand held, pre-inked and self inking. The hand held stamp is the most traditional model. It is a stamp that is attached to a handle that can be wood, plastic, metal, etc. It is no secret how these stamps work, you press the stamp into the ink pad and then you press the stamp onto the paper to make the impression. This type of stamp has been around for hundreds of years and is still utilized today. Pre-inked stamps are different. These stamps only require an ink refill after several hundred imprints. The ink is stored in the sponge like material the stamp is made of. Self inking stamp is also quite different. These stamps house the ink pad inside the casing. When you press down on the handle the stamp is automatically inked and then it is turned away and makes the mark on the paper. Pre-inked and self inking stamps have become more popular in the office as they are compact and reliable. But hand held stamps are also gaining popularity for nostalgia purposes.

Office workers usually utilize address, endorsement and signature stamps for corporate use. Secretaries and accountants can use an address stamp to label large quantities of envelopes to mail. They can also use endorsement rubber stamps to label all business paper work with the company name/logo. Signature stamps are usually used by people who are higher up. They are constantly signing documents, which can cause a strain in their hand and wrist. Using a signature stamp they are saving time and preventing injury.

Artists and other creative types of people use custom stamps. An artist can easily mark their art work for sale or for exhibits. Others can create a custom stamp to personalize household or everyday items. Outside the office people can still use an address stamp to mail letters and a signature stamp to sign documents quickly at home.

Rubber stamps are not obsolete at all. Equally so they aren’t just for business people either. Anyone can find a usage for a rubber stamp whether you are mailing a dozen holiday cards, signing checks, or marking a painting rubber stamps are there to help.

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